In The Pod Squad this week are Russ, Andy K and Alan, to further reflect on Albion’s fantastic win over Mancashter Sheiky in the last game week, to revel in Albion’s continued successful start to their WSL campaign, to round up the week’s wider football news and to talk about the new docu,emtary that’s been screening at the Amex throughout last wee…

An epic MDS this week as The Mighty Albion triumphed in a massive match with a massive noise down in Falmer. We hear from Andy Bass, Pete, Chris, Alex, Duncan, Pam, Kevin, Matt, John, Big Dave, Paul, Ian (originally) from Henfield, Sam (still) from Henfield and of course your host Russ from Enfield (I don’t need an H at the start of my location!!! …

The Gent joined Russ online to dissect the concluding half of the double bill with LFC, where our hosts prevailed 2-1 in a closely fought, high quality encounter. They also discuss the rapid and glorious rise of former Albion player Viktor Gyokeres, the continued rise of Albion Women (third in the table!) and a potential new employee to Albion’s ke…

Russ welcomed back @FACupFactfile’s Phil Annets to take us through the story so far of this year’s epic competition, which has already been rattling along for three months since early August, with particular focus on the recently contested and highly eventful First Round Proper. Stand or fall! UTA! Up The FA Cup! Down with the cowardly FA!!! @Brigh…

We came, we scored, we got conquered (again)! Wasn’t to be vs Liverpool (again!) - the story of our week. Alastair and Nick guided us through their matchday in the company of Margaret, Ben and Chris. Stand or fall! UTA! Good effort, lads! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in al…

Glad to be back at The Glad for the first time in quite a while! We welcomed Dutch Albion fan Jeroen Jansen to the pub to tell us how he came to be a Seagull, how to pronounce the names of our Dutch playing contingent, that Joel Veltman used to be his neighbour! and to talk about former Netherlands players at the club. We also review the 2-3 League…

Friend of the show Neil Atkinson, from The Anfield Wrap, joined Russ for a chat about all things Liverpool under new head coach Arne Slot this season and with a look ahead to the big Wednesday night League Cup clash between our teams at Falmer. Neil will be back on the next pod to review the game and look ahead to part two of this week’s double hea…

This week it’s Russ, Pete, Alan and Andy K revelling in a marvellous triumph up in The Toon. There were encouraging signs of adaptability from Fab and the boys engineered a hard fought 3 points for their troubles. Plus wider musings on the PL, further musings on Tuchel, sniggering at Palace’s ongoing pains and more Albion news including the long aw…

Pete and Russ welcomed Away Boys member Hayden Baker and club match commentator Peter Vale back on to give us their thoughts on all things Worthing FC: last season’s roller coaster of a season that included losing their manager and going all the way to the final of the play offs, only to be beaten in dramatic style; the major refurb of Woodside Roa…

Sunday saw the very definition of ‘a game of two halves’ as Albion overturned a 0-2 deficit thanks to goals from an improving Minteh, Rutter like butter on mashed Spuds and record-chasing Wele, Our latest pod debutante Matt Stelling was there to watch it and to then pop on the BRP to recount the happenings on the hallowed turf and to tell us of his…

Back to West London and the home of the BHA Wannabes, in the company of Russ, Pete, Ian, Beany, Graham, Karen, Courtney, Dunc and Dunc! Stand or fall! UTA! RIP Barry Lloyd, Maggie Smith and BHA unbeaten start! 😩😩😩 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rat…

Russ and Pete were joined by Graham Phillips to run the rule over Rob Jones’ dreadful performance on Saturday, with further thoughts from Will Smith. Stand or fall! UTA! It’s a little bit funny. @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable addres…

Margaret Wallis and Raymond ‘The Gent’ joined Russ to review Albion’s PL start and our 3-2 win over The Wolves, then in Part 2 previewed the big kick off for Albion Women this weekend. There’s also thoughts on Forest’s visit - will it be humble pie or a Sunday roasting?! Stand or fall! UTA! Shegulls!!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.co…

Pete and Russ looked back on a disappointing home draw with newboys Ipswich. It was a tight game with limited clear chances but could and should Albion have prevailed? Joining the debate in Part 2 we were delighted to welcome Joe Fairs from the @BlueMondayITFC podcast to debate the key points and find out what it’s been like on The Tractor Boys’ ri…

The BRP were delighted to welcome a very distinguished debutante to the pod. Punk poet, real alesman, Albion fanatic and veteran of The War Years, John Baine aka Attila The Stockbroker, talking all things Albion AND St Pauli. Stand or fall! UTA! Down with nation state ownership! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Socia…

Russ, Pete, Dunc, Andy K, Nathan, Matt & John The Gooners, Dom & a rare Fiona cameo! Great point well won! Stand or fall! UTA! Letter of the law!! @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 a…

Russ and a collection of Pod Squadders at the League Cup 2nd Rd match vs the arse end of Sussex brigade and their scummy no mark thug Williams. Opinion at the game and a review a couple of days after, by which time the “bad injury” verdict was made on our new guy Matt O’Riley. Stand or fall! UTA! Please nobble that wanker this weekend, Barnsley!!! …

JP, down the pub with RG, talking football, Albion, his own career in the game and the charity set up in memory of his niece. Stand or fall! UTA! DONATE! DONATE! DONATE! @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…

The usual suspects and more, including a debut for Tegan! Stand or fall! UTA! Last minute winners, eh?! Eh?! @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…

Pod Squad: Russ, Pete & Alan Guest: Peter McMonagle (Man U fan) Reviewing our glorious triumph up at Goodison, Sean Dyche’s delusional disposition, Sue Smith’s horrendously biased ‘non-biased’ views, the latest transfer news and a look ahead to the big match down Falmer Way, with friend of the show Peter McMonagle providing the opposition view. Sta…

Our final (?) visit to Goodison in all its glory, featuring Ady from Albion Roar, debutante Dave and our north correspondents, amongst many others. Stand or fall! UTA! Can you win a staring competition vs Hürz?! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rathe…

The Pod Squad (Alan, Andy K, Russ and Pete) review all the Albion’s summer transfer business, discuss what we might expect from our new charges and preview the season which kicks off at Goodison on Saturday. There’s reference to the midweek fans’ forum and also diss Chelsea and laugh at Leeds….standard ! Stand or fall! UTA! 💙🤍💙🤍💙 @BrightonRockPod b…

Russ and Pete chatting nonsense on their day out to the west of England to watch Worthing’s dramatic high-scoring comeback win which was a ‘Mare for Weston Super!!! Also there was plenty of EFL, Albion and vestibule talk. Stand or fall! UTA! Up The Rebels! You can’t drink from a pin badge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…

Russ and Jack Albion pubcasting about Jack’s Japan trip plus the latest on Albion’s summer preps and transfers. Stand or fall! UTA! Mind your head, Jack! @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 u…

Andys Bass and Knott plus Alan D joined Russ for a final word on the Euros and a catch-up on all the latest Albion happenings including analysis of the club’s trip to Japan. 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 addr…

Russell chatted England and Albion with The Gent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Brighton Rock

Russ and Pete discuss the array of new signings at the Albion plus a new women’s head coach appointment, Knocky’s retirement announcement, England’s QF and SF successes and the build-up to Sunday huge Final showdown with España. Stand or fall! UTA! Bart for France!!! 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The Terrible Trio (Pete, Russ & Andy K) are back for another helping of Euros chat but more importantly all the reaction to the official presentation of new Albion head coach Fabulous Fabian Hürzeler. Stand or fall! UTA! Long live The Friendly Authority! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that ca…

German football phrases, Dunk’s ketchup obsession, PSR shenanigans AGAIN and the flower of Scotland has wilted. Russ, Pete and Andy K marvel at it all as well as casting a further eye over inbound Albion head coach Fabulous Fabian Hürzeler. Stand or fall! UTA! Come on 🏴! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcas…

Looks like Fabian Hürzeler is the new chosen one. We gauged opinion down the pub, before and after the latest Seagulls Over London meeting where Kevin Day was guesting - plus we had a catch-up with Palace friend of the show Toby Kinder. Stand or fall! UTA! Everybody Hürz @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcas…

Andy K joined your regular hosting duo to discuss the European club cup finals, the Championship play off final, Man City’s shameless announcement of intention to sue the PL, the latest on the hunt for Albion’s new head coach and most importantly of all the big reveals on Difficult Place To Go Bingo and The Brighton Rock Player of the Season winner…

Pete and Russ were joined by prominent sports writer, journalist and author Nick Szczepanik for our grand and bumper season review, revelling in the European memories made, the good start to the league campaign and the 4 points (definitely should have been 6!) gained against our baby brothers from the wrong side of Gatwick!, but also lamenting what…

In this episode, Russell was joined by the founder of supporters’ group Shegulls to review The Albion Women’s season, talk about his Albion supporting backstory and how the advent of Shegulls game into being. Plus a word on the men’s season and the departure of RDZ. Stand or fall! UTA! Sheeeeeeeguuuuullllsss!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@…

And so the season ends, with Albion spluttering to a halt, following a momentous season in which we travelled Europe to watch the boys in the stripes. This match, which Albion easily deserved to win, marked the final game in charge for legendary head coach Roberto de Zerbi, who dared us to dream! Also departing was vastly experienced midfielder Ada…

Will he? Won’t he? Well at least we now know and have the whole summer to plan ahead. Stand or fall! UTA! Noooooooo, Roberto! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Brighton Rock

The Gent, Sheebo, Kev and another example of absolutely impartial refereeing feature, plus praise for Creepy Crawley’s outstanding performances in the play off semis. Stand or fall! UTA! I’m sure Salisbury did not have a steak{sic] in the game?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Al and Nick guest hosting our MDS from the North East as Albion engineered a creditable point on our last away trip of the season. Surely and easy win, eh, Chris?! Stand or fall! UTA! Howay Draw The Lads! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suita…

Russell and The Gent, further analysing the Villa game, discussing lessons learnt by The Albion this season, highlighting a potentially preferred area for the women’s team, summing up the playoffs so far and previewing the final run-in for Roberto’s boys. Stand or fall! UTA! Who is En-sigh-zo?! 👀 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part …

At bloody last! A win! A win v VILLA! 😮 And an open play goal (sort of!)! Cameo’s from Neal in WSU, Margaret in the North concourse after the final whistle and Dom down the pub celebrating post-match all featured alongside some of the usual suspects as Albion got back on track in their bid to be once again top half finishers and Kings of the Coast.…

In the Pod Squad this week to discuss the City and Bournemouth defeats, the fans’ forum, the continuing climax to the season in the EFL and non-league and the proposed changes to PSR are Russ, Pete, Andy K and Alan. Stand or fall! UTA! Just a Slip of The Foden! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network …

Russ and Pete went 🎵 Daaaarn to Margate 🎵 along with Pete’s American friend Eugene to tick off yet another ground and dip back into The Isthmian League scene. It seemed timely with the furore over the PL / FA decision on Cup replays freshly on topic. We ranted somewhat and also gauges the view from Margate fan Graham(sp?) on this rather emotive iss…

The season is petering out, which seems appropriate on a week when Peter was out himself, due to prior commitments but Russ instead had the pleasure of Turf Moor attendee Andy Bass to give his take on the give and take of the defensive possession errors that marked this blustery affair. In Part 2, the boys then cast eyes over the exciting run in up…

Worthing confirmed a play off place again and Pete and Russ were there at Dartford to see it. They also further reflected on the weekend’s disappointing result for Albion. Stand or fall! UTA! Up The Rebels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAf Brighton Rock

The Arsenal MDS, rants about pubs, rants about Cantankerous Dickweasel General and Chelsea whinger Andy Jacobs and plenty more chat besides. Stand or fall! UTA! Heart In Hand, Head In Shame @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: ww…

All the chat from in and around The Gtech including a lovely chat Russ had with Albion legend Iñigo Calderon down the pub! 💙🤍💙 Stand or fall! UTA! 🎵 He scores with his face 🎵 @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.…

No joy at Anfield but Wele shone with his quality hold up play and stunning strike on the occasion of his 100th PL appearance for The Albion. There’s also record PL profits and a new Paul Barber deal to discuss, hot off the press. Plus we look ahead to this midweek’s trip to Brentford. Stand or fall! UTA! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.…

It wasn’t to be but at least Albion went out on a high after their 1-0 win at The Amex, claiming a 4th clean sheet in their last 5 Europa outings. Here’s the Pod Squad opinions from before, during and after the match. Oh and Totti likes pineapple on his pizza, apparently! 😅 Stand or fall! UTA! Arrivederci! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail…

Back to winning ways, to our collective relief, after a run of 3 consecutive defeats for the first time in RDZ’s reign. Russ, an array of the usual suspects plus David the Forest fan were there to see it. Stand or fall! UTA! Timbeeeerrrr! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Well the game didn’t go according to plan but we all had a great day anyway. From the bus queue ‘til the early hours of the morning, here it all is! As friend of the show Josh said “so long as we don’t get dicked 4-0” 👀 Stand or fall! UTA! Pass the limoncello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Albion are into the knock out stages of The Europa League at the first time of asking! Russell was in The Eternal City with a sizeable posse from The Pod Squad plus there were debuts for Ben from Cheltenham, Sam & Molly and also Per, our new Swedish chum. Stand or fall! UTA! Forza Brighton! Bellissimo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…