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Albion Unlimited

BBC Sussexwww.bbc.co.uk

Our special show talking all things Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, with special guests each week. We look back at their last match, and preview their upcoming game.

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Episodes

Season 2 Episode 27: Hughton Sacking

On the podcast we reflect on the sacking of Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton with former players Warren Aspinall and Gary Chivers, get the forthright views of Ian Wright, plus football journalist Paul Hayward of the Daily Telegraph. We look at what next for the Seagulls with BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips.

May 14, 201954 min

Season 2 Episode 26: Kieran Maguire & Andy Buckley

On the latest edition of Albion Unlimited we speak to football finance expert and Albion fan Kieran Maguire about his new research that valued all clubs in the Premier League with the Seagulls at £224 million. We also speak to the BBC's Manchester City commentator Andy Buckley to preview the title race and the last game of the season.

May 07, 201950 min

Season 2 Episode 25: Gary Dicker and Phil McNulty

Former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Gary Dicker chats to the podcast about the end of the season & his experiences of survival on the last day of the season. The BBC's Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty talks about how the club have done this season. The team also preview the upcoming clash with Arsenal.

Apr 30, 201956 min

Season 2 Episode 24: Steve Cook & Kris Temple

Former Brighton & Hove Albion defender Steve Cook joins the podcast to chat about his career and looks ahead to the game against his current club AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Apr 09, 201956 min

Season 2 Episode 23: Gordon Smith, Francis Benali and Adam Blackmore

Former Brighton & Hove Albion striker Gordon Smith joins the podcast to chat about the upcoming FA Cup semi-final against another of his former sides Manchester City. Ex-Southampton defender Francis Benali and BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore preview the upcoming Premier League clash between the two sides.

Mar 26, 201951 min

Season 2 Episode 22: Gary Chivers & Karl Bates

Albion Unlimited podcast looks back on the historic win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League. We speak to the former Brighton & Hove Albion defender Gary Chivers on the upcoming FA Cup quarter-final tie and we get the view from Millwall commentator Karl Bates.

Mar 12, 201948 min

Season 2 Episode 20: Dan Ashworth & Alan Cork

Brighton & Hove Albion's new Technical Director Dan Ashworth speaks to Albion Unlimited about his role at the club. Former Wimbledon FA Cup winner Alan Cork who worked with Ashworth as a scout with England gives us his thoughts on the appointment and looks forward to the Seagulls next Premier League clash with Leicester City. Joe Brewin from Four Four Two magazine also joins the show.

Feb 19, 201951 min

Season 2 Episode 19: Former Albion keeper Eric Steele leads tributes to Gordon Banks

Former Brighton & Hove Albion keeper Eric Steele leads the tributes to former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks. Match Of The Day Editor Paul Armstrong discusses his time with BBC flagship football programme and it's running order. BBC Derby commentator Ed Dawes talks to us ahead of the FA Cup fifth round tie with Derby County.

Feb 12, 201951 min

Season 2 Episode 18: Craig Mackail-Smith & Bob Booker

The podcast chat with the former Brighton & Hove Albion striker Craig Mackail-Smith and ex-Seagulls assistant manager Bob Booker. We have an assessment on the Premier League defeat to Manchester United and preview the FA Cup fourth round tie with West Bromwich Albion and the trip to Fulham.

Jan 22, 201954 min

Season 2 Episode 17: Andy Rollings and Russell Beardsmore

The podcast team are joined by former Brighton & Hove Albion captain Andy Rollings to assess the recent form and the January transfer window. We get the thoughts of ex-Manchester United midfielder Russell Beardsmore ahead of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Plus we hear from Albion supporter Ronny Aukrust from The Seagulls Norway.

Jan 15, 201949 min

Season 2 Episode 16: Tom Barclay & Ian Kennedy

The podcast returns for 2019. On this edition we reflect on Brighton & Hove Albion's FA Cup win over AFC Bournemouth and the 4th round draw. We discuss the January transfer window and Albion's progression with The Sun's football writer Tom Barclay. We look ahead to the upcoming clash with the Premier League leaders Liverpool with BBC Radio Merseyside sports editor Ian Kennedy.

Jan 08, 201953 min

Season 2 Episode 15: Tommy Elphick and Keith Andrews

Former Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tommy Elphick along with ex-Seagulls midfielder Keith Andrews join the podcast to look back on the season so far, and preview the upcoming Premier League clash at AFC Bournemouth.

Dec 18, 201857 min

Season 2 Episode 14: Gary Chivers and Joe Crann

Former Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea defender Gary Chivers joins the podcast to preview the upcoming clash between the two sides in the Premier League. We also get the lowdown on Seagulls striker Percy Tau from South African based journalist Joe Crann.

Dec 11, 201847 min

Season 2 Episode 13: Guy Butters, Gary Dicker and Paul Ogden

A change of personal on this edition of Albion Unlimited as former Albion defender Guy Butters joins the podcast alongside the former striker Warren Aspinall as they assess the draw at home to Leicester. Former Seagulls midfielder Gary Dicker talks about Aaron Connolly's prospects at the club and BBC Leeds reporter Paul Ogden previews the upcoming clash with Huddersfield Town.

Nov 27, 201851 min

Season 2 Episode 12: Jules Breach & Ian Stringer

The podcast returns with a review of Lewis Dunk's England debut, thoughts on Glenn Murray's extended contract and an assessment of Paul Barber's new role as Deputy Chairman. TV Presenter and Albion fan Jules Breach gives her view on the season and BBC Leicester commentator Ian Stringer provides the inside track on this weekend's opponents in the Premier League.

Nov 20, 201850 min

Season 2 Episode 11: Kieran Maguire & WW1 Remembrance feature

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire discusses the impact of a possible European Super League. We mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One with a feature about Albion goalkeeper Bob "Pom Pom" Whiting and the podcast previews the trip to Cardiff City.

Nov 06, 201854 min

Season 2 Episode 10: Tommy Elphick, Kevin Ratcliffe & Louis Myles

Former Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tommy Elphick joins the pod to discusses the achievements of Glenn Murray after the striker's 100th goal for the club. Ex-Everton centre-back Kevin Ratcliffe previews the upcoming game in the Premier League. Seagulls fan & filmmaker Louis Myles talks about the DVD release of his film Kaiser! The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football.

Oct 30, 201854 min

Season 2 Episode 9: Elliott Bennett, Don Goodman and Spencer Vignes

The podcast team reflect on the historic win over Newcastle United. Former Albion midfielder Elliott Bennett discusses his history with Wolverhampton Wanderers and ex-Wolves striker Don Goodman gives his views on the start to the Premier League season. Seagulls fan and author Spencer Vignes chats about his new book 'Bloody Southerners' which documents Brian Clough and Peter Taylor's time at the club.

Oct 23, 201852 min

Season 2 Episode 8: Tributes to broadcaster and Albion fan Peter Brackley

Albion Unlimited pays tribute to football commentator and Albion fan Peter Brackley who recently passed away. Seagulls fan Ben Thatcher from Brighton band Royal Blood joins the podcast. Finally we get the thoughts of ex-Newcastle defender John Anderson ahead of the trip to St James' Park.

Oct 16, 201853 min

Season 2 Episode 5: Alan Mullery

Former Brighton & Hove Albion boss Alan Mullery talks to the pod about his memories in charge of both Brighton and Tottenham. BBC Radio London Sport commentator Nick Godwin previews the upcoming clash at the Amex. And football researcher Craig Pulling from the Institute of Sport at the University of Chichester chats about a study which shows how young footballers would benefit from more time learning to read the field - and less on ball skill.

Sep 18, 201855 min

Season 2 Episode 4: Adam Virgo & journalist Henry Winter

Former Brighton & Hove Albion Adam Virgo discusses with the panel the season so far for the Seagulls and the striking options in the side. The Times' chief-football writer Henry Winter gives his assessment on the club and his visits to the Amex. Plus the pod preview the clash with Southampton in the Premier League.

Sep 11, 201855 min

Season 2 Episode 2: Kieran Maguire and Kerry Mayo

Talking Premier League finances with expert and Seagulls fan Kieran Maguire and the pod are joined by Ex-Albion defender Kerry Mayo.The podders assess the defeat to Watford in the opening fixture of the season and preview the upcoming home game against Manchester United at the Amex.

Aug 14, 201849 min

Season 1, Episode 29: The Albion Season Review

In the final podcast of Brighton & Hove Albion's debut season in the Premier League the podders discuss a new contract for Chris Hughton, the upcoming transfer window and the departures of Steve Sidwell and Liam Rosenior.

May 15, 201849 min

Season 1, Episode 28: Peter Ward and Mark Lawrenson

Our penultimate episode of the season we speak to the former Brighton & Hove Albion striker Peter Ward about watching the winning moment against Manchester United. We also hear from ex-Seagulls defender Mark Lawrenson talking about how important it is for the Albion to build on next season and we get the low down ahead of the trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City from BBC commentator Andy Buckley.

May 08, 201849 min

Season 1, Episode 27: Andy Ritchie and BBC Manchester's Bill Rice

On the pod this week, we speak to the former Brighton & Hove Albion striker and one-time record signing for the club Andy Ritchie who discusses his move from Manchester United, his old dressing room and the prospect of facing the Red Devils in the Premier League on Friday. BBC Radio Manchester's Bill Rice chews the fat on Jose Mourinho's team selection.

May 01, 201850 min
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