Brighton appoint David Weir as technical director

Brighton have confirmed David Weir’s permanent appointment as technical director following Dan Ashworth’s move to Newcastle.

The former defender of Scotland, Rangers and Everton had held the role on a temporary basis since Ashworth resigned and began a period of garden leave in February.

Ashworth’s departure was formally confirmed on Monday when Newcastle announced they had reached an agreement with the Seagulls to appoint him sporting director at St James’ Park. Brighton, followed by making Weir’s position full-time.

Chairman Tony Bloom said: ‘David’s credentials are very strong, as he has shown in the various roles he has fulfilled with us.

“In his recent role as Acting Technical Director, he has used his experience, knowledge and ability to support both Graham Potter and the first men’s team when we set a top flight record, and Hope Powell and the women’s first team.

During that time he has further enhanced the already excellent working relationship with both (chief executive) Paul Barber and me, as well as our executive team responsible for running the club.

“David will oversee all football activities, including recruitment, analysis, medical and player welfare, for both the men and women.”

Weir, 52, has been with Albion since 2018 and worked as a credit manager before joining Ashworth on a temporary basis.

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Before that, he had a brief stint as manager at Sheffield United and held coaching positions at Everton, Brentford, Rangers and Nottingham Forest. As a player, he earned 69 Scotland caps and also represented Hearts and Falkirk.