Albion new boy Arron Davies hopes Russell Slade can kick start his career for a second time.

The Nottingham Forest attacker has joined the Seagulls on loan until January and joins his new colleagues for training today.

Davies helped Yeovil to the League One play-off final in 2006-07 when Slade was manager and rates it his most enjoyable season in football.

Now he hopes for something similar as Albion look to climb away from the foot of the table.

Davies was given the choice of a switch to the Seagulls, Yeovil or Carlisle as the transfer window closed on Tuesday.

He said: “When I went in at Forest I wasn’t allowed to train because some teams wanted me on loan.

“The club did the negotiating and it more or less came down to where I wanted to go.

“I knew the gaffer at Brighton from our time at Yeovil, where we had a lot of success. I know he’s a good manager and that swung it.

“We had a very happy squad at Yeovil. It was my most enjoyable year in football. It was a great time for me and it got me a move to Forest.

“The gaffer did a lot for me then and hopefully the same happens this time.”

Davies scored twice in a stunning 5-2 play-off win at the City Ground which sent the Glovers to Wembley.

Highlights of that night, easily found on the internet, will have made good viewing for Albion fans this week.

“That game’s my trademark,” the 25-year-old admitted with a laugh.

“I’m still the lad who scored two at Forest and was then signed by them.

“I’ve played the majority of my career in this division and I got promoted with Forest and nearly went up with Yeovil.”

Davies arrives at Withdean with a reputation for being versatile.

He said: “I spent the majority of the time on the left at Yeovil but I’m not too fussed where I play.

“I’m delighted with the move. I just want to play first team games here.

“I’ve had quite a frustrating time at Forest but the gaffer was kind enough not to stand in my way when I wanted to go and get first team football.”