Other than starting with the letter B, there aren't many similarities between Brighton and Blackburn.

The two clubs are at polar ends of the country. Different demographics, different cultures, different weather. Yet, in a footballing sense, the link has never been stronger.

Both clubs have a philosophy of developing young talent. 20 years ago, it would've been hard to imagine that the football food chain would develop as it has, but Rovers have been grateful recipients of the Seagulls' talents.

Jan Paul van Hecke has gone from strength to strength and is the poster boy for the successful partnership. Andrew Moran was bright and Yasin Ayari speaks fondly of his time at Ewood Park, even if he didn't get the minutes he'd perhaps hoped for.

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Amario Cozier-Dubbery is the latest from the production line to swap Sussex for rainy North-West skies. As he joins us at the Senior Training Centre, he instantly comes across as warm, humble, unassuming but ambitious.

"There's been a lot going on in the window. It was stop and start, I am happy it's sorted and to be here," he said after arriving on transfer deadline day. Cozier-Dubbery had his pick of Championship clubs but chose Blackburn Rovers.

"I spoke to JP (Van Hecke), Yasin and Andy, who've all had good loans here. They spoke very highly about Blackburn Rovers and that made me happy to pick to come here.

"I think the environment, being in a men's first-team and Blackburn Rovers has a big history, a big club. That was a big part of my decision-making.

"It's been good, I have enjoyed it so far. All the boys are really welcoming.

"The standards are really high, it's very intense here. It's definitely what I've needed. We've had tough sessions and I'm very much enjoying it.

"It's a big season for me, I want to hit the ground running and show the fans what I can do."

Cozier-Dubbery is a young man but clearly has the right support network around him. He made the bold step of walking away from Arsenal, his boyhood club, in the summer.

The Gunners wanted to keep him and it caused a bit of a ripple in Academy circles as he committed his long-term future to Brighton. A big, bold and brave decision for any young player to make, let alone a supporter.

But when the teenager explains his backstory, mainly spent playing football in the park with his friends, rather than the pristine conditions of Academy football, you understand why his drive is to play football.

He didn't join Arsenal until Under-15s and spent his Sunday mornings on the local fields, tearing it up with his friends. "I have learned a lot but I got to play football with my mates, there is less pressure," he says.

He went from the 21s in North London to a first-team training camp with Brighton, vindication for that decision early on. A loan move was always likely to continue his development and Rovers were the ideal choice.

"It was very difficult, I'm an Arsenal fan but my priority is playing football," he explained.

"I want my career to be the best it can be. It was a very tough decision but I'm happy with it and I'm looking forward.

"The two clubs I've picked (Brighton and Blackburn) have two good pathways. They help their young players and so I'm delighted to be a part of it.

"It was a really good experience, everyone was very welcoming (going to Brighton). Coming from Arsenal's Under-21s to Brighton's first-team for that pre-season camp.

"It was always up for discussions when I left Arsenal for Brighton that a loan would be possible. It was down to how things played out in pre-season, what the squad looked like.

"The aim for me is to go out and get experience. Enjoy my football and play regularly. I've got a lot to learn and hopefully, I can gain some experience and work my way to the Premier League."

Rovers fans are eager to see their new flying winger in action. This squad is full of technically gifted wide men but they have lacked electric pace a dynamic, fearless, one-vs-one dribbling ability.

Not since another former Brighton man, Reda Khadra, have they felt the full benefits of that.

"I think I'm best on the right wing. You'll see me coming inside, get my shots off, combine with team-mates with my left foot," Cozier-Dubbery says on what Rovers fans can expect.

"The gaffer has been really good since I've come in. He's said to me that he wants me to express myself, there is a lot of competition in those spaces.

"He said to work hard, keep my head down and show what I can do. We had conversations about what I could bring and he talked about pace and one-on-one dribbling.

"I hope I can show that's something I can do and I'll take my chance when it comes."