Albion Roar

Co-founder of Proud Seagulls, Stuart came into the studio to chew over the fat with Al about the Spurs games, VAR, referees, train tickets, homophobia in men's football, Brighton Pride and much more. Meanwhile, Al chatted to Football Supporters' Federation Chief Executive Kevin Miles about the issues the organisation is taking up with the Premier League in two weeks' time.

Band member Andy Bass joined Ady & Al in the studio to talk over the Southampton game, and to put some perspective of Anthony Knockaert admission of depression. Author Spencer Vignes has a new book coming out next month about Clough & Taylor's time at the Albion in the mid 1970s. We have part two of 'A Question of Roar', and Phil's Shirt of the Week left Ady tongue-tied. Again.

Broadcaster and all-round TV sports dude Dave Beckett joined Ady & Al in the studio to chew the fat over his Albion fandom, and working for TV companies around the world, including at the Euros in France, and the World Cup in Russia. We also have Part One of 'A Question of Roar' between show regular Marcus Hancocks, and Albion Fan of the Year Ken Valder. The Shirt of the Week is from the West Country.

With the new Albion Women's season upon us, we talk to manager Hope Powell and midfielder Chloe Peplow about the upcoming season, and how they have prepared for it. Marcus Hancocks joined Al in the studio to run over the Fulham game, and get a little misty-eyed over Glenn Murray. We also talked to an Albion newbie - Laura Ellen Ashcraft from Pittsburgh, PA - six weeks behind the bell to gain an idea as to what makes someone in the States want to support the Albion. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is boating blazer-tastic.

Former Fulham and Albion defender Simon Morgan had a chat with Al about his 11 years at Craven Cottage, and his final year as a pro at Withdean. Matthew Wilkin dropped by the studio at the Open Market to discuss the Liverpool and Southampton matches. This week's Shirt of the Week from oldfootballshirts.com hurts the eyes.

The beasting of Manchester United looms large in this week's Albion Roar. 'Brighton, But Only At Home' blogger Jason Thackeray came into the studio to offer his words of wisdom. And we considered Tomer Hemed's loan move to QPR. We also invited - six years ago - BT Sports presenter Jules Breach on to the Roar. This week, she finally succumbed. And we welcomed back Mark Lawrenson, who terrified Ady with his prediction for the Liverpool game. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is Balkantastic. Note to editors: No flasks were hurt in the making of this programme. In fact, no flasks were even mentioned...

Sports writer, and former Juice FM reporter Bradley Stratton made his Roar debut this week, discussing his first game, Watford, 39th match, and more besides. Meanwhile, Jim 'Jim Bob' Salveson gave his perspective ahead of the United game from Manchester. The Shirt of the Week is another Chevronned beaut. (Prefer the Union St-Gilloise shirt personally).

On the eve of a brand new football season, we run the rule over Chris Hughton's new signings, and over some of the big money signings of the Premier League returnees. Plus we get the views of former Albion assistant manager Bob Booker and former Southern FM presenter Nicky Keig-Shevlin. Phil's Shirt of the Week is a retro fancy.

The band gets back together for the first Albion Roar of the season. Andy and Marcus join Ady and Al for a quick look back at last season's performances, analysing the strengths and weaknesses, plus we run the rule over the new signings. And we've everyone for their pre-season predictions. Let's hear what you have to say about that. The Shirt of the Week is weird - designed by a committee

Ahead of the new football season, football writer Nick Szczepanik made a quick return to the Radio Reverb studio, along with comedy writer and actor Mark Brailsford (who visited Russia) to chew over the 2018 World Cup, now the dust has settled. Ady joined us on air from Chester, and Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is a South American classic. We also had the first playing of Carolina Lins & Os Planatos version of the Kaiser Chiefs' 'I Predict A Riot' from Louis Myles' film 'Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never To Play Football'.

For our 46th and final Albion Roar of the season, top scribes Brian Owen and Nick Szczepanik joined Ady & Al at the Open Market for a season's review, focusing on players' performances, plus a look forward to hopes for next season. Phil Shelley provided us with two 'Shirts of the Season'.

A bumper edition marking the Albiohn's survival in the Premier League with Sky Sports presenter Jules Breach, Royal Blood stickman Ben Thatcher and former Albion midfielder Matt Sparrow joining Richie and Steve. 90 minutes of Albion all the way.

After five years of hassling, Danny Cullip finally relented and joined the returning Guy Butters in the Kemp Town studio - initially for a chat about Albion In The Community and the Brussels to Cologne bike ride. However, what we got was a trawl through Danny's and Guy's careers, both at the Albion and pre- and post-Brighton. Some fabulous stories, fascinating philosophies and consideration from over the past 25 / 30 years of their respective careers. And we managed to fit in talking about their award-winning roles at AITC - and how they were tricked into coming to the awards ceremony... This is 99 minutes of great stuff every Albion fan should listen to. Cover pic - © Paul Hazlewood

On the back of some sore heads, and tired eyes following Brighton's safety-securing win over Manchester United, Marcus joined Ady & Al at the Open Market. Judith Burke, resident in Brunei told her story of taking her five day-old daughter to Hereford in 1997, including the appalling behaviour of the Hereford stewards. Ady turfed Albion Cup Finalist Gary Stevens out of bed in Thailand for a chat about the Albion's first season in the top flight for 35 years. Naturally, Ady tripped over Phil's Shirt of the Week.

Richie and Steve chew over the Spurs game, while looking ahead to the Albion's remaining fixtures. Now that the club is in the Premier League, Johnny tells of - through the BBC - the Albion's reach across the world.

Albion Fan of the Year 2018 Ken Valder made his Albion Roar debut live at the Open Market. Ken reminisced about his Albion supporting history - over 50 years of it - and how he was stitched up (literally, he needed to buy a new suit for the occasion) at the Albion Players' Awards evening. Ady had a natter with former Albion midfielder Alan Navarro about his time at Withdean and the Amex. Ken got the Shirt of the Week first time.

Roar semi-regular Marcus Hancocks dropped by the studio, fresh from his daily duty of shouting at trains, along with REMF chairman Mike Langridge. Palace, Spurs, Pascale Gross and many other topics were discussed. Ady also had a natter with former German footballer turned TV pundit Ralph Gunesh, about his former Ingolstat team mates Gross and Suttner, and how Brighton are thought of in Germany. And VAR... Phil's shirt of the week was a doozy, where the badge was a star.

Roar regular Andy Bass came in to talk about the Huddersfield game, contesting red cards and VAR. Ady had a chat with Gary Hart ahead of the match with his beloved Tottenham Hotspur. Al had a chat with Alex and Nicola from Albion's chosen charity RISE, which deals with domestic violence issues across Brighton & Hove. Phil shirt was all Greek to Ady,

In the week of Brighton playing away at Palace, one of the heroes of the famous 1-0 (McShane in the 79th) win as Selhurst, Brighton's '2nd favourite Aussie' Paul Reid joins Richie Parker and Steve Longly for a natter on all things Albion, especially life at Withdean 10 years ago.

A packed show this week. US sports presenter Josh Lewin flew in on a weekend pass for his debut match at the Amex. He took some time out - in the pub, of course - to chat to Al about the whys and wherefores of supporting Brighton from the States. Al also had a natter with Hope Powell and Dani Buet. You can hear the full interview on the Albion Roar channel here on Audioboom. Film maker Louis Myles came by the studio. He has two football films out this year - one about to be released "Kaiser - The Greatest Footballer Never To Play Football", and "Calcio Storico", due for release in July. Shirt of the week was actually fairly easy. For once.