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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 0 - 2 | C Palace |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Dean Hammond |
| Age | 30 |
| Club | Brighton and Hove Albion |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad No | 14 |
| Born | Hastings, England |
| Height | 1.83m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Brighton and Hove Albion | 31 Aug 2012 | On Loan |
| Colchester United | Southampton | 19 Aug 2009 | Undisclosed |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | Colchester United | 31 Jan 2008 | £ 250,000 |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | Leyton Orient | 17 Oct 2003 | On Loan |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | Aldershot Town | 18 Sep 2003 | Undisclosed |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| npower Championship | Brighton and Hove Albion | 33 (6) | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| The FA Cup sponsored by Budweiser | Brighton and Hove Albion | 2 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Capital One Cup | Southampton | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6th October 2012
Brighton boss Gus Poyet is confident his team are heading in the right direction following a 0-0 draw with Derby at Pride Park.
5th September 2012
Dean Hammond has attempted to appease Brighton's fans by apologising for the goal celebration which has overshadowed his return to the club.
1st September 2012
Dean Hammond has returned to his hometown club after signing a one-year loan deal with Brighton from Southampton.
22nd December 2011
Dean Hammond has no doubts Southampton are moving in the right direction as he prepares to make his 100th appearance.
5th December 2011
Southampton skipper Dean Hammond does not believe there is any reason to worry following Saturday's shock loss to lowly Doncaster.
22nd September 2011
Southampton captain Dean Hammond has signed a new three-year contract, saying: "I've enjoyed every minute of it since I arrived."