Brighton manager Graham Potter supports Russell Martin taking charge at Swansea.

The 35-year-old former Norwich defender is now in charge at the Championship outfit, signing a three year contract.

The former Brighton academy star, who recently coached MK Dons in League One, said he spoke with Potter before finalizing his commitment to Swansea.

Martin said, per The Argus: "I spoke to Graham and he spoke so highly of the club, of the people and of the area.

"He spoke about his connection with the fans and the staff who worked here.

"My mind was already made up to come here but to hear that was nice and reassuring and gave me a lot of confidence that this is the right place to move forward and progress."

He added: "There is no doubt the supporters and club are connected to a certain way of doing things [playing good football].

"I am looking forward to giving them a team that excites them, that they enjoy. I want to watch our team from the side of the pitch and enjoy it, otherwise what's the point?

"I don't want to be involved anything that I don't enjoy - and that includes watching our own team."