Chris Iwelumo today revealed how his move to Albion has rekindled his enthusiasm.

The 6ft 4in Scot has been out in the cold at Stoke in the face of fierce competition for forward places.

The Potteries club's top scorer for the past two seasons has not featured in their first team for two months, so Iwelumo is eager to make an immediate impact on his Albion debut at Chesterfield tonight.

"My time at Stoke was up and I am just looking forward to it," he said. "I have not been excited like this for a while now.

"All you need is a goal, then the adrenalin can get you through nearly anything."

Iwelumo watched Leon Knight slot another penalty in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Port Vale. He is looking forward to linking up with the 23-goal marksman in Albion's bid for a first away win since November.

"I've heard all about him and I knew of him before he came to Brighton as well," said Iwelumo. "He is a great player, with great feet and finishing ability.

"Hopefully we can pair up nicely."

Iwelumo met his new team-mates for the first time in their East Midlands hotel last night.

Albion have signed the 24-year-old on loan so that the deal could be completed in time for him to play this evening.

That will be converted tomorrow into a free transfer for the rest of the season.

The Seagulls will then pay Stoke nominal fees if he helps them to promotion and/or signs a longer contract.

The arrangement means manager Mark McGhee will still have one loan left, which he hopes to use to re-sign Trevor Benjamin from Leicester.

McGhee wanted Iwelumo earlier in the season but Albion could not afford Stoke's £50,000 asking price.

"I like his physical strength and presence," McGhee said. "He can score goals as well.

"He hasn't been in Stoke's first team recently, so we have to get him up to pace quickly.

We hope he is the type of player who will give us the opportunity to build play, which was Trevor Benjamin's job."