My fellow teammate Michel Kuipers has announced his upcoming testimonial. For those interested in going here's the details...
Albion legend Michel Kuipers' testimonial will take place on Tuesday 7th August, with Premier League Reading providing the opposition at the Amex.
With Albion's season due to kick off a week after the match, Gus Poyet is likely to field a full-strength side – with Kuipers expected to play a part in the match, alongside the 2012/13 squad.
Brian McDermott has also promised to bring a strong Reading side to the Amex, with their Premier League campaign starting eleven days after the testimonial.
Kuipers said, "Having been with the Albion as a player for virtually the entire time we were at Withdean, the dream for us all was to get the new stadium. "
"I am proud to have been part of that journey to realise the dream, alongside the fans, and I am delighted to have the chance to play in front of the Albion fans at the Amex."
"I would like to thank Gus Poyet. The game is an important part of the pre-season build up, so I am grateful that he is giving me the opportunity to play for the club again! "
"Thanks must also go to current chairman Tony Bloom, for granting me the opportunity to play the testimonial at the Amex, and also to his predecessor Dick Knight, who was my chairman for most of my time as a player at the club."
"Finally a big thank you to Crawley town for allowing me to play in the game."
To celebrate Michels' testimonial the club have created some fantastic hospitality packages. Please see details below of how to upgrade your matchday experience.
Please note this testimonial is not included within the 1901 Club membership
Premier Plus package includes:
1901 Club seat in the lower west stand
Two-course meal with coffee and chocolates served prior to the match
Guest appearance from Michel Kuipers and other football legends
Lounge host
Price £50 (inc VAT) per person
1901 Club seat in the lower west stand
Two-course meal with coffee and chocolates served prior to the match
Guest appearance from Michel Kuipers and other football legends
Lounge host
Price £50 (inc VAT) per person
Piglet's Pantry Pie and a pint of draught beer on arrival
Guest appearance from Michel Kuipers and other football legends
Lounge host (TBC)
Price £30 (inc VAT) per person
To book hospitality or for more information please contact Jo Brooks or Ashleigh Woods on 01273 878 282 or email 1901clubbrighton@azure.uk.com. Please note packages must be booked before 5pm on Thursday 2nd August.
General admission tickets are due to go on sale on 1st July, and will be priced £15 for adults, £12 for over-65s and £6 for under-16s. These will be available via all the usual methods.
Parking is available on site for £10 per car, car parking can be booked through customer services on 0845 873 0251.
