Russ and Clive popped down the pub in South London for a chat with the delightful Toby (terrible taste in football teams though! 😉) on the eve of the big game at Selhurst. Anecdotes, favourite moments, thoughts on the season so far and Russ spilling a third of a pint over himself were all on the agenda. Stand or Fall! UTA! Pure Guinness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Albion failed to score in a Premier League game. Once that shock wave has subsided listen to the opinions of the day from before, during and after! srand or Fall! UTA! We can take this one on the chin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s us winning our Europa League group. Marvellous!!! Starring a plethora of excited Albion fans. Oh happy days. Stand or fall! UTA! Limbs! Limbs! Limbs! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars on Apple and any other platforms that pro...
In this latest episode Russ went down the pub to chat to larger than life Albion fanatic Jack “Albion” Stephenson about his passionate support, his groundhopping antics, that bloody Burnley match! and the European campaign. Before that Russ caught a word on the train home from the Burnley game with Ted, a San Fransican Seagull who was visiting his in laws and taking in the game. Stand or fall! UTA! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can b...
It’s long overdue! No, not the PL home win (although maybe so!), but the pod debut of Russ’s old mate Alan Willard aka Wills aka Le Wills (the beret wearing Albion heartthrob), telling us about his Albion backstory, his battle with the club during The War Years, about his incredible personal collection of BHA memorabilia and how he keeps naming his pets after latter day Albion legends. Oh and there’s also a mini MDS as Albion casually strolled to victory over Brentford, with post match comments ...
Craig Pawson. Discuss 🥵 Warning: episode contains bad language. Very bad!! Stand or fall! UTA! 🥵 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars on Apple and any other platforms that provide the opportunity to do so! Why not write a review wh...
A great day out and a fantastic, much needed win on the road in the East Midlands, including a debut for Will Smith (not THAT one!) and an extended retro-chant bonanza on the train home. Plus Pete and Margaret’s thoughts on the Monday and Russ’s moan about yet more homophobia. And don’t forget the comfy chairs!!! Stand or fall! UTA! Anthony Taylor is an over sensitive **** *****! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all thei...
Russ had the pleasure of an extensive and interesting chat with Albion’s former rock at the back, Guy Butters, discussing his upbringing, early football interests, path into the game as a player, time with his various clubs including, of course, The Albion, post-playing career and current role(s) with the club. There was also time to talk Gazza, points deductions, England, RDZ, Lewis Dunk and this weekend’s trip to Forest. Stand or fall! UTA! Thanks for the winning bet at Upton Park, Guy!!! @Bri...
Pete, Russ and The Gent with further reflections on Amsterdam, a look back at our latest frustrating encounter with a poor team and our FA Cup review, plus the rest of the week’s news. Stand or fall! UTA! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us fi...
Russ documented his Weds-Fri trip to Amsterdam for Albion’s historic first away win in Europe, speaking to an array of Seagulls including Alan, Peter, Andy Bravery, David, Si, Chris 1, Chris 2!, Ray, Clive, Scott, Nigel, Duncan, Robin, Ian, Gerard and Belinda. Our posse met many new and old friends besides, as Albion took over the Dutch capital for the duration and indulged heavily in the new Ansu Fati song. What a trip! What a result! What memories! And WHAT a party!!! Stand or fall! UTA! Have ...
Pod Squad: Russ, Pete and Alan Part One: VAR a dead duck, petty bureaucrats, Tarkowski The Thug, WSL latest, Moder’s return, a new contract for Jason Steele and a first call up for João Pedro. Part Two: Ajax preview featuring our guest, Dutch football expert Michael Statham of football-oranje.com @FootballOranje Part Three: FA Cup round up Stand or fall! UTA! Over Land and Sea!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all thei...
Pete and Russ were joined by Fulham fan and podcaster Emilio to debate the controversy and review Sunday’s game. Then in Part 2 P&R had a look at the rest of the weekend’s main talking points from PL to National League South inclusive and Pete had a FIFA rant! Stand or fall! UTA! God, I really hope Leno is alright! His cripplingly bad cramp looked potentially career ending! 🙄 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their g...
A sizeable array of the usual suspects plus debuts for Dan Salter and his son Finlay(sp?), plus Brittany - wife of podcaster Josh who made his first MDS appearance gave their views on Albion’s historic first European win. Albion cruised to a total-football inflected 2-0 win over our European royals and we bloody loved it!! Stand or fall! UTA! Fati!!!!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suit...
Debuts from Matt and Gerard plus a spattering of the usual suspects as The Pod Squad enjoy a regulation weekend of great socials and endure a regulation defeat in East Manchester. Stand or fall! UTA! Get well soon Danny and Solly 💙 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us re...
Russ and Pete paid their latest visit to Woodside Road to watch Worthing FC progress to the First Round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in 25 years, meeting up with friends Paul Novis and Big Dave for the occasion. The boys had a chance to chat to manager Adam Hinshelwood post match to discuss the game, the season so far and how proud he is of his son making waves along the coast at The Albion! stand or fall! UTA! And Up The Rebels!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
A bumper episode recounting the experiences of the past week including the trip to Marseille, the brace of tutus and the Mo Salah goal gift set! The pod squad this week comprised no less than Russ, Pete, Alan, Andy Bass, Jack Phillips and Si Tipple of The Tipple Family on tour fame 😉💙 Stand or fall! UTA! Stop having fun in our city!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www...
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, the BRP are here publishing again the first half of an episode that we recorded in June of this year with our guest Dan Aitch. Dan is an Albion fan who has suffered major mental health issues and came on to talk about experiences, as well as his love for The Albion, of course. Here again is that chat from June. Stand or fall! UTA! Look after each other! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thoughts on our delightful visit to Villa before, during and after the oh so enjoyable match contained within! 🙄🤦🏻♂️ This week’s Pod Squad were Russ, Andy “Wedge” Gresty, Peter, Alastair and Fartmaster Duke The Dog, whose contributions were exclusively olfactory but in no way insubstantial and certainly worked brilliantly as a metaphor for the day’s football and officiating! Stand or fall! UTA! You’ve sung your scornful, nasty little song instead of cheering your own team, Villa, now f*** of...
Join the usual suspects and some new friends from Japan as we enjoyed another winning day out at The Albion: 3 PL wins in a row….at last! *warning: contains some naughty language* Stand or fall! UTA! 15 points out of 18, don’t you know! Chris said so (quite a few times)! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk Please follow us for automatic downloads of new...
Some of the usual crew plus debutant Tom Thorby in their element experiencing Albion in Europe….yes, that’s right! ALBION IN EUROPE!!! Ok it went pear-shaped on the pitch but no matter! We are underway, the story has begun. Stand or fall! UTA! Let the learning curve begin! @brightonrockpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Russ and pod sponsor Raymond ‘The Gent’ Wright were joined for this extra episode by author and journalist Phil Dennett, who has added to his past publications on Albion strikers Tommy Cook and Charlie Webb, with a new book called Goal Kings of Brighton & Hove Albion, a work listing the top strikers throughout Albion’s history, working on a goals per game ratio basis. Phil, who amongst other things used to work for The Argus, also describes how and when he fell in love with The Albion and specif...
Pete and Russ at Bromley v Oldham but much more importantly Alastair, Nick, Alison, Ahmed, Richard N, David T and the Albion away fans in the background at happy hunting ground Old Traffers! Goals aplenty and joy all round as RDZ and his charges marched on. Even England rugby players are joining in!!! Stand or fall! UTA! Have that Utd fans, you arrogant whatsits! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this r...
Russ welcomed Johnny back on the pod to give his views on Albion’s recent successes, RDZ, Albion’s senior and youth players’ involvements in the recent internationals, preps for the Europa campaign in which he’ll be on commentary duties with BBC Sussex and to look ahead to the weekend’s visit to Old Trafford, when Albion aim for a 4th straight league win over The Red Devils. Stand or fall! UTA! Pray for Warren! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Netwo...
Russ and Pete were joined by Graham Phillips to further reflect on the Newcastle game (and talk De Zerbi Ball), to discuss this seasons new rule adjustments & interpretations, mull over the releasing of certain VAR audio clips to the public, to talk reffing (and ref assessing) in general and to have another rant about Burnley fans, post-MeToo Spanish Neanderthal administrators and Jordan Henderson’s pitiful attempts as reasoning his way out of the moral redundancy quicksand. We toyed with Loose ...
All the matchday thoughts and reactions (the two grandads refers to Milner and Lallana, poor things!!!) as Albion cruised to a very convincing win over Saudi FC. Starring Alan, The Gent, Andy Bravery, Clive Steed and making their debuts Clive’s son Harvey and Alan’s old mate Steve. Stand or fall! UTA! Bad luck, Beheady Howe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Down The Caxton for the live draw for Albion’s history-making first European adventure and confirmation of the stunningly eye-catching signing of World star in the making Ansu Fati on loan. What’s not to like!?! On audio were some of the usual subjects plus a returning Simon “Levo” Levinson and debutante John Palfrey. Stand or fall! UTA! Europe here we come!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rath...
Pre, during and post-match opinion from a pod squad comprising Dogma’s Parker and Rich, John ‘Bottle Top’ Orchard, Sheebo, Tony Brown, Kirsty Stewart, Alan and your intrepid host, Russell Guiver The Dogma boys broke the news of a new brew, Hammers broke their Albion hoodoo, The Spanish Federation boss continued to break appropriate boundaries and Russ announced this is all you’re getting in terms of match reaction as his internet has continued to be broken. It’s broken Britain, folks!!! Stand or...
Pete, Russ and Andys Knott and Bass were joined by football finance guru and Price of Football co-host Kieran Maguire, to marvel at Albion’s great start to the season, with another 4 goal haul - this time on the road at Molineux. Also under discussion were the transfer latest, The Swiss Ramble, Mary Queen of Stops and a conspicuous absence of replica GK shirts, Spain’s triumph amidst troubled waters, Chelsea’s finances, the Saudi League, Mason Greenwood, new reffing directives and ‘hive minds’. ...
Russ, Pete, Alan and The Gent talking the parting of the ways (waves) for Albion and Moises, PL, EFL, initiation songs, the very first ever controversial refereeing / VAR decision for the home team at Old Trafford, anti-social media, dodgy Worthing co-commentators and of course the Hatters matters from last weekend, all packed into our milestone 300th episode. Yes that’s right! We’ve recorded 300 episodes of absolute drivel these past 3 and a half years. We thank you all for listening to us and ...
Debuts from Mr & Mrs Locky aka Marcus and Yvonne, from bar billiards whiz Nigel and from Paul aka Dover in the pub pre match, followed by a resounding opening day win for the team vs The Hatters and breaking news on Albion’s British record-breaking transfer sale of a certain Ecuadorian, a-ha! Stand or fall! UTA! Chelsea: Albion’s cash cows since 2022 👍😂 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather su...
