Albion Roar

Latest TV's Jamie Walker in the studio and former Albion stalwart Adam Virgo in Exeter join Ady & Al for a discussion on the Newcastle and Bournemouth games. Adam gives an excellent insight into the Albion's defending at corners, while the rest of us shudder every time one is taken by the opposition. Plus, with the upcoming FA Cup match with Crystal Palace - and the delightful prospect of another armchair referee having some say on the match - the foursome discuss the pitfalls and benefits of VAR. And we look back at the mark made by Jamie Murphy at the Amex as he leaves Brighton for his boyhood club, Rangers. Phil's Shirt of the Week is MASSIVE.

Richie and Steve are joined by former Australia ODI cricketer David Hussey (admit it - who knew David was a Brighton & Hove Albion fan?) The guys talk about David's Albion supporting history, plus a look back at the Christmas period for the club, and a look ahead to the Palace FA Cup match.

Roar regular Andy Bass joined Ady & Al for a review of 2017. From great days against Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday, through forgettable performances against Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest, to a sublime great free kick and, of course... April 17th 2017. And more besides. Plus Phil Shelley offers up a beauty of Shirt of the Year. WARNING: May contain traces of positivity.

Jo from Piglet's Pantry and Tam from Ridgeview Wines joined Ady and Al in the studio to discuss their two magnificent Sussex success stories (try saying that in a hurry…). As leaders in their field, Jo mixed and matched the best pie to go with the best wine on offer from Tam's Ditchling vineyard. Marcus Hancocks also dropped by to approve the high quality of savoury pastries and viniculture on offer - and talk about some footy too, especially the frustrating 0-0 draw with Burnley. We also talked of Boxing Days past involving the Albion, and Ady set up a Not-So-Secret Santa ahead of the Watford game. And Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week was another psychedelic offering from the mid-1990s.

Leading Brighton 'Slice of Life' photographer JJ Waller joined Ady and Al in the Open Market studio to talk about his three 'Brighton' books, and his celebrated 'Brighton & Hove Albion' book - all four of which are up for grabs in our fabulous competition. Listen in to have a chance of winning... We chewed over the Huddersfield and Spurs matches with increasing levels of disdain, while Al met up with Kirsty Hulland, Albion Women's General Manager to talk about the club's successful bid for Tier One status in the Women's Super League. And, for once, Al guessed the club in Phil Shelley's 'Shirt of the Week'...

Ady, Al and Andy dissect the Liverpool routing from the previous weekend - paying tribute to the Reds' frontline attack - and the FA Cup draw with Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Ady talks to former Brighton and Huddersfield defender/midfielder Kieran O'Regan. Is 54 years old 'getting on a bit'...? Also, why Andy is offended by Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week?

John and Neil from The Anfield Wrap came down from Liverpool to offer their take on life in the Premier League. Kieran Maguire, also working in Liverpool, talked about the possibilities of a Liverpool taker over, and a Blackpool FC buy-out. Plus there were discussions on Manchester United, Romelu Lukaku, Crystal Palace nil, and idiots storming the exit gates. Plus Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is a familiar club name.

Marcus 'Sir Rantsalot' Hancocks joined Ady & Al in the Coastway studio in Kemp Town for a 'Season So Far' debate. Naturally, the conversation turned to the Stoke City game (aka 'The Lee Mason Show'), THAT non-penalty, and the thickness and intensity of Glenn Murray's red mist. Also on the agenda was a look ahead to Manchester United and Crystal Palace, including a quick natter with Paul Reid, and we're asking you which is your favourite Albion-related commentary... Plus, of course, Hopalong Shelley's 'Shirt of the Week'.

Richie and Steve get together once again to discuss all things Albion from an antipodean exile perspective. Paul Reid shares his memories of Albion beating Palace at Selhurst in 2005, while the main guest is Brighton-born ex-Millwall and Palace winger Paul Ifill, now plying his trade for Tasman United in the New Zealand Football Championship. At the age of 38.

Bob Booker and Mark McGhee return for part two of their evening at Komedia we recorded back in September. Listen to Bob's time as a trainee upholsterer, and Mark's apprenticeship in an architect's office. There's more outrageous stories from the puerile (Bob's fart machine) to hero-worship (their collective love of The Who) through to the friendship between Booker and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. Listen to how Peter Taylor's first training session with the Albion went, and Mark's attitudes to modern day agents, wages and professionalism. And their ongoing appreciation of Adam Virgo. Plus there's Freddie. You may need to wait for the TV show for fully appreciate it though...

How does the club unearth the next Lewis Dunk or the next Solly March? What is involved in getting kids to a level where they can make it as a professional? Listen to John Morling talking about the set-up at Lancing and across Sussex and Surrey, and how it interacts with the professional, senior side of the club. We also touch on the Swansea game, plus there's Uncle Phil's Shirt of the Week Down Under.

Former Albion manager Mark McGhee and assistant manager Bob Booker entertained an audience at Brighton's Komedia in early September regaling tales from Portakabin Central. Spend an hour re-living these tales from the 2003/04 promotion season - including Dick Knight's smoking habit, the coach roof, 'ice' in the beer - and Bob's 'favourite' restaurant.

Richard in New Zealand and Steve in Australia return for the second Albion Roar Down Under podcast. In this episode, Steve talks about the REMF match in Sydney between Brighton & Crystal Palace which took place recently. Former Albion player and REMF stalwart Paul Reid gives his impressions of the charity and the match. Plus we have John Moriarty, the first indigenous Australian to play football for his country. He talks about the 'John Moriarty Football', encouraging aboriginal players into the sport at junior and grass roots level. Richard Bayliss, executive producer and presenter at Optus Sports is the special guest. Richard talks about Optus' presentation of the Premier League in Australia, and his take on Albion's start to the season.

With 386 matches between the sticks from 1962 to 1974, Seaford-born and bred Brian Powney is the most prolific goalkeeper in the history of Brighton & Hove Albion. He has a wealth of experience, knowledge and stories from his time at the club. Which skipper would bawl him out? Who was the defender who helped Brian in the early days? Who was the best player he played alongside on all those years in Hove. Find out what he thought of the various managers and, most importantly of all - who was Brian Powney's favourite goalkeeper from the Goldstone days? A fabulous trip down Memory (Goldstone) Lane.

Ady, Al and Andy give their views on the Everton and West Ham matches, Michael Oliver, Bruno, and a gushing appraisal of the enormous Gestalt entity known as 'Duncan Duffy'. Plus we talk about the best away days in London, and Phil Shelley of OldFootballShirts.com has given us an on-topic Shirt of the Week.

Martin Perry swung by the studio to give the latest on the Monk's Farm development at Lancing, which includes around 600 new houses, a primary school and an IKEA store. Plus he pays tribute to the individuals on the Falmer For All team, as well as all other fans for their hard work in all aspects of Brighton's campaign and journey, plus some of his own recollections of his time as a director over the past 20 years. And the home game against Everton is an AITC takeover day. So please bring a pound. And Phil gave Ady another impossible tongue-twister for Shirt of the Week.

The pilot episode of The Albion Roar Down Under by and for Brighton fans living in Australia and New Zealand. Original Roar presenter Richard Parker talks to Seagulls Down Under (SDU) founder Steve Longly about the season so far, the membership of SDU, what it's like following the Albion from the other side of the planet, and a reminder of the REMF Down Under charity match coming up soon in Sydney. Plus, Richard talks to Kevin Waterman, an Everton fan in New Zealand about the upcoming match. To get in touch, email roardownunder@gmail.com

Albion fan Piers Benjamin and former Sussex seamer (and Albion fan, of course) Lewis Hatchett join Ady & Al for an extended podcast. Up for discussion are the Arsenal away match, including talking about Matt Ryan and Lewis Dunk; equality and homophobia issues across football and cricket; respect for officials and rules; and Lewis is open about Poland Syndrome, which affected the development of his upper body, and ultimately accounted for his early exit from first class cricket - and his plans for Tokyo 2020. Plus we have Shirt of the Week - a minger.

Ady, Al and Jason Thackeray discuss the Newcastle United match, and discuss whether sports and politics should be allowed to mix. Don't forget to check out Jason's excellent blog - 'Brighton But Only At Home'.

Paul Barber recorded this episode of the Albion Roar over the phone - hence the crackly quality - to talk about various things currently on Brighton fans' minds including... • Harvesting of loyalty points • The transfer window • Moody merchandise • Second hand tickets • Women's football • Mustard jumpers ... and more besides.