Albion Roar

Ady & Al were, of course, saddened to hear of the death of supreme commentator, raconteur, writer, broadcaster, mimic - and fellow Albion fan - Peter Brackley. Brackers was on fine form when he came by the old Blackman Street studio in August 2014, in the week where Sami Hyypia's side had just beaten Leeds United 2-0 at Elland Road. We had many wonderful stories from behind the mic from Peter (needless to say the best ones are always told when the mics are off - sorry about that), and his warmth and support for the show were very much appreciated. Here, minus the match reports, is our tribute to Peter Brackley. Enjoy.

In the week when Lewis Dunk became the first Brighton player to be selected for the full England squad since 1982, Ady & Al discuss his rise through the ranks. We spend a good half-hour chatting with former Albion full-back Don Shanks about his career, and how as an 'OAP' (his words) he will be running the New York marathon to raise funds for Stan Bowles and for The Alzheimer's Society. We also have Episode 2, Part 1 of 'A Question of Roar' with Albion fans and happy Quiz victims Jared Evans and Russell Guiver trying to out-knowledge each other on the Albion's history. Shirt of the Week is a Balkan beauty.

With two matches - Manchester City and West Ham - to talk about, Dan Hermitage and Roar debutant Alex Batt came by the Radio Reverb studio in the Open Market to debate and pull apart the two very different performances - and sing the praises of two of the Albion's current in-form players. Shirt of the Week is a classic Brazilian strip - as it were.

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.