BURNLEY boss was naturally disappointed with his side's display.
Clarets boss Stan Ternent said: "IT was a very poor start for us, we didn't play well and the basic fundamentals of our game were missing.
"We were lethargic and we started off that way.
"We deserved to be beaten, they were far and away the better team.
"Whether the players felt that they could just roll Brighton over I don't know. I've been down that road with Bury, getting two promotions.
"They were well organised and worked hard.
"Dimitri Papadopoulos looked lively but Robbie Blake was hopeless and I told him so. He looked like he had divers boots on.
Brighton manager Martin Hinshelwood on his first game in charge said: "Managing is a piece of cake - I am going to resign now!
"I am very pleased because the team has worked hard in pre-season. I have only had four weeks in charge and this is a great start.
"We knew it would be difficult because we knew what their strengths were and I though my defenders were magnificent today.
"It was a shame about the late goal because I thought my back five deserved a clean sheet.
"We are looking forward to the season and we have not talked about fourth from bottom. We want to get out of this league by going up but we know mid-table would be good for us.
"It is a great result for everybody, the players, directors, coaching staff and the supporters.
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