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/adchoicesAv 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/adchoicesAv 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…

Yes another game vs Fulham, another frustrating performance and result as a still injury ravaged Albion rotated in prep for Roma Part 1 and the rather curious starting 11 couldn’t muster a goal. The social was nice though, as we welcomed back to the pod three former guests: Fulham fan and podcaster Emilio joining us in person for the first time and…

Herein lies a MDS with our erstwhile Greater Mancunians Al and Nick, followed by further musings and lamentations from Russ and The Gent. 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 foll…

Andy Bass joins Pete and Russ to talk Everton (groan!), Roma, the Great Maidstone Cupset, Blunderland ‘Til I Die, the worst goal celebration ever and it’s pathetic imitators, Barnet coming home and in the middle section we were also delighted to welcome back our regular FA Cup expert Phil Annets to preview the 5th round including Albion’s tie at Wo…

Roma! Whay hay hay! Another exciting adventure awaits us as the UEFA bods pull Di Rossi’s boys out of the hat (well, see through bowl, anyway! Pete and Russ discuss this and other news including pain in the neck Mito injury, Jewell robbery and giving the blue cards the red card! Stand or fall! UTA! Have you ever seen the Palace meet the pope?!! @Br…

Pete and his Dad joined Russ at Welling United v Worthing on Tuesday night for yet another goalfest and to look back to the one on Saturday when Albion wiped Sheff Utd out in a fashion a little like how Mason Hilgate tried to wipe out Kaoru Mitoma!!! Poetic justice was served. Stand or fall! UTA! Forged in steel, thrashed on grass!!! @BrightonRockP…

As Andy Knott said, towards the end of this episode, “shit happens… and it did!”. This was the tale of what could’ve been, as Albion succumbed to a late winner, costing them a share of the spoils on another fruitless visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Duncans Rouse and Lees joined Russ to give their views, plus the aforementioned Andy Knott, J…

Russ, Pete, Andy Bass and Will Smith on this week’s pod squad to bask in the glory of Albion’s imperious display, enjoying Dunky’s celebration, the “quashing of their hopes and dreams”, talking tins of John West, a mass exodus, a bloody good day all round and Will’s Albion backstory. Stand or fall! UTA! Cheer up, baby bros!!! @BrightonRockPod brigh…

On the delightful occasion of us battering ‘that lot’ on Saturday, Russ was joined by an array of the usuals plus debuts not only for ‘Adopt-A-Wedge’ Tom, WSU STHs Greg and Stuart(sp?), but also for a merry band of 7 Norwegian guys who added a fantastic extra element to an already epic day. We bloody love football!!! *** WARNING: CONTAINS A REASONA…

Calamity at ‘The Ken’’, Wardy at SoL, youngsters at the transfer window and revenge (at last) at The Amex???? Stand or fall! UTA! Time for a reaction!!! @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…

Guest presenters Alastair and Nick were at Bramall Lane for the first of two closely timed visits to good ole Sheffers! They and a bunch of the usual suspects give their views on what turned out to be a great day out and ‘three points’ 🤔🤔 very well deserved. Stand or fall! UTA! Nick’s a ‘Traitor’! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part…

Episode 333. Halfway to devil worship!!! Wolves, Milner milestone, signings new and potential, Ivan Toney, Palace falling down and Japanese whisky….oooo yeah! Stand or fall! UTA! Leaping around at the bar! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suit…

Part 1: Featuring Phil Annets giving his views on this season’s FA Cup story so far, which began way back in August, some Cup trivia, his thoughts on Albion, the 4th Rd draw and the TV scheduling conundrum! Part 2: A Pod Squad of Russ, Andy Bass and Andy Knott analyse the game at Stoke, frowning at the announced attendance, revelling in our win, in…

All the chat from the game as Albion avoided a double defeat and moved up to 7th. Featuring latest debutant John The Hammer on the pre match segment. 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…

The final episode of the calendar year saw Russ and Pete eke out one final non league MDS as they met up with Russ’s Darlo-supporting mate Andy Black before attending the Isthmian League South East Division match between hosts Cray Valley Paper Mills and their visitors Sittingbourne Town, whereupon they made a new friend in player’s dad Peter Hope.…

Featuring an array of the usual suspects plus a feature chat with Julian Roland, debuts for fanzine fiend Stefan Swift and his cousin Alex, and a rare appearance for Russ’s co-host Pete 😉 Stand or fall! UTA! 🎶 Selhurst Park is falling down 🎶 @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in…

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…

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/adchoicesAv Brighton Rock

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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, po…

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 suita…

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…

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…

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 …

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!…