Our Michael Yiakoumi pictured with Chris Hughton manager of promoted Brighton.
Michael as KOPA League General Secretary presented Chris with a KOPA League anniversary book in which he is included
as he was once the coach of Ethnikos who played in our league.
Brighton and Hove Albion were promoted to the Premier League as goals from Glenn Murray and Solly March secured a 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic in the Championship on Monday.
Brighton’s rise to the top flight was confirmed after Huddersfield Town were held to a 1-1 draw at Derby County in the late game.
That result left Brighton on 92 points, seven ahead of Newcastle United and 13 clear of third-placed Reading with four games remaining.
Brighton fans had invaded the pitch at the end of their game to celebrate their return to the top flight after a 34-year absence.
They deserve every bit of credit,” Brighton manager Chris Hughton said.
“I knew we had a group of lads that were capable of doing it, but being capable of doing it and actually doing it are two different things.
“They’ve been good all season. They’ve bounced back and shown good determination and desire to win as many game as possible. It is a wonderful achievement,” he added.
Second-placed Newcastle slumped to a 3-1 loss to Ipswich Town in what has been a disappointing Easter for Rafa Benitez’s team who were held to a 1-1 home draw by Leeds United on Friday.
Reading kept up the pressure on Newcastle and are now six points behind them after coming from a goal down to beat bottom side Rotherham United 2-1 thanks to second-half strikes from Lewis Grabban and John Swift.
Fulham defeated Aston Villa 3-1, taking advantage of Leeds’s 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers to climb above them into sixth position and the final playoff spot.
Sheffield Wednesday maintained their playoff push and are in fifth place on 75 points, two ahead of Fulham, after a 2-1 win at Queens Park Rangers.
You can now buy the KOPA League official 40 year anniversary book online
Click on the link below
The book includes and documents 40 years history of the KOPA football league with photos and text from the very first day till now. A must for your personal library .
For more information on how to buy the book telephone 07958 207412.
