Audio review as Albion win on final day - and look ahead with optimism
Albion ended their season in terrific style – even if it did not keep the European door ajar.
Our audio review from the side of buzzing Tottenham High Road looks back on a 4-1 win for the Seagulls over Spurs.
We look to convey some of the atmosphere from a big occasion in North London.
And there is a look at the eighth-place secured in the context of a season of transition.
We also take a look at what lies ahead – including the Joao Pedro situation.
And there is a nod to other sides who made this quite a sporting weekend.
Europa League winners Tottenham were brought back down to earth.
Why Milner was sent on late at Spurs - and was it goodbye?
How four-goal Albion did it in style - and enjoyed their own party at Tottenham
Hurzeler proud of his team as they finish it in style
Dominic Solanke put Spurs ahead after 17 minutes to continue the feel-good factor after Wednesday's 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao ended a 17-year wait for silverware.
With uncertainty over the future of Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, the Australian would have been eager to end a horrid domestic campaign with one final victory, but Jack Hinshelwood struck twice in quick succession after the break for the visitors.
It was followed by a late third by Matt O'Riley's penalty before Diego Gomez struck a superb fourth in stoppage time to help Brighton finish eighth, but that was not enough to secure European football.

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