MONDAY: Albion reject a £1.5 million bid for Bobby Zamora from second Division promotion chasers Wigan.

Chairman Dick Knight reveals: "We had the offer last week from Wigan in writing. I spoke with their chief executive and we politely turned it down. It does not match our valuation of Bobby and we are not in the business of selling him at this moment in time."

Boss Micky Adams fears a promotion blow-out following the surprise 3-1 defeat at Cheltenham.

"I am seeing signs now that when the going gets tough there are people not mentally strong enough and that worries me," he says.

The under-19's enjoy a 3-0 home win over Brentford.

TUESDAY: Goalkeeper Mark Cartwright is dropped and transfer-listed for the clash against Blackpool at Withdean as Adams plans to make two loan signings.

"I brought Mark into the club, but I don't think he is good enough," explains the manager.

Recalled keeper Michel Kuipers makes a sensational late stop as Albion beat Blackpool 1-0 with a freak goal from Andy Crosby.

Darren Freeman asks for a transfer after being left out of the squad. The under-17's draw 1-1 at Brentford to stay on course for the title.

WEDNESDAY: Assistant boss Bob Booker defends the decision to axe Freeman. "Looking at the way things went it was right," says Booker. "It was one helluva save by Michel and it's all about winning and staying in that second spot."

Crosby reveals the ball rebounded in off his left ear for the vital goal.

Freeman and Cartwright feature in a 1-0 defeat for the reserves at Peterborough.

THURSDAY: Albion legend Peter Ward backs Zamora to beat his 36-goal club record.

"I want him to keep scoring, because that means Brighton are going well," says Ward. "Whether Brighton can hold on to him is another matter."

Adams pledges his faith in rookie Adam Virgo to provide cover in the centre of defence.

FRIDAY: Adams blasts Freeman for his attitude in requesting a transfer.

Adams says: "There is a wrong way and a right way of knocking on my door and he chose the wrong way."