On this day in 1998. Scars & Stripes hosted Fans and Bands United at the Paradox. The Levellers, who performed Save Our Seagulls, Buster Bloodvessel and the Fish Brothers entertained over 1,200 Albion fans. A £4,000 cheque was presented to Dick Knight on the pitch at Gillingham. #BHAOTD #BHAFC

Brilliant. Well done lads. #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day 2008, Man City – recently rebranded as the richest club in the world – were in town for a League Cup clash. Third-tier Albion won on penalties in front of Withdean’s biggest crowd during the club's 12-year tenure, 8,729. www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day in 1992, David Beckham made his debut for Manchester United as a sub in a League Cup tie at the Goldstone. Listen to the YouTube clip and you can hear a special North Stand greeting for the future England captain! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HytB... #BHAFC #BHAOTD #Beckham

Albion wore blue and white stripes for the very first time, on this day in 1904, in the 2-2 draw at New Brompton (now Gillingham). Loads more exciting facts, figures and stories here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Had a laugh recording the @officialbha.bsky.social podcast with Glenn Murray - featured in the book) and @paulhayward.bsky.social. Listen here: www.brightonandhovealbion.com/podcasts Book available here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day in 1970, Peter O’Sullivan made his Albion debut in the third-tier 0-0 home draw with Torquay United. The full Welsh international scored 43 goals in 491 appearances over 11 years. Thousands more stats here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day in 2021, Albion signed Japan international Kaoru Mitoma from Kawasaki Frontale. =============== All this, and lots more, in Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day, available here: englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #KaoruMitoma #BHAFC #BHAOTD #Mitoma @officialbha.bsky.social

On this day - 12 years before Falmer opened - #BHAFC were back in Brighton for the first game at Withdean Stadium. In the fourth-tier fixture, Mansfield Town were stunned 6-0 as seven players made their debuts in front of 5,882 fans. Darren Freeman bagged a hat-trick. #BHAOTD

On this day 2011... Albion's first league match at Falmer, against Doncaster Rovers. In the eighth minute of injury time Craig Noone played Will Buckley through, who scored to send the 20,219 crowd into raptures. 2-1 #BHAFC. What a day! #BHAOTD www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...

On this day in 2021, Leeds United fans got the hump when we sold Ben White to Arsenal, thinking he was their player! The defender had a season on loan in each tier before playing in the top flight for the Albion. www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day, 1999. After two long years playing home games at Gillingham, Albion were finally back in Brighton. Withdean Stadium welcomed Nottingham Forest for the inaugural friendly. The players arrived on an open-top bus as the Brighton Silver Band played GOSBTS. #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day in 2004, former Atletico Madrid reserve Maheta Molango signed for Albion – after netting three times in two trial games. He is now chief executive officer of the Professional Footballers’ Association. Signed copies of #BHAOTD here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC

On this day in 2017, Albion made one of the most important signings in the club's history - Pascal Gross from FC Ingolstadt 04, for just £3 million! The German scored Albion’s first Premier League goal and was a model of consistency during his seven-year spell. We miss you Pascal! #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Happy 124th birthday to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. Hope you got all the presents you all asked for. UTA! #BHAFC #BHAOTD

#BHOTD, 2023 #BHAFC Blind FC made history by winning the FA Disability Cup for the first time, beating RNC Hereford 1-0, to complete the double. Albion’s victorious squad: 1 Maciej Kason, 3 Cyril Thomas, 4 Liam Archer, 5 Robin Williams, 6 Saman Ojradast, 7 Hamad Ebrahim (1), 8 Darren Harris.

On this day, 2001 Albion fans congregated at St Peter’s to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary. The mayor declared; “God bless you Albion, from the city of Brighton & Hove we congratulate you on your centenary and we wish you every success in the future, going up and up." #BHAFC #BHAOTD

This just popped into my head so had to share. Andone's goal against Palace in 2019. Absolute cracker. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_bd... www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Thursday 3rd June 2010 On a sunny day, the stunning white arches that would hold up the West Stand roof were lowered into place at Falmer. www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... UTA! #BHAOTD #BHAFC -------------------------------- *Pic @wearebrighton.com. I think that's the West arch?!!

On this day 1991, Over 32,000 Albion fans were at the Twin Towers for the Second Division Play-off Final. Wearing the infamous red ‘Chewits wrapper’ kit, the 3-1 defeat to Notts County was compounded by Dave Regis scoring for the Magpies with his plums. www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...

On this day, 2004. 31,000 Albion fans headed to Cardiff to face Bristol City in the Second Division Play-off Final. Leon Knight scored from the spot in the 84th minute at the Millennium Stadium. 1-0. All this, and much much more, here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Thank you for everything, Gary Lineker. #MOTD

I almost don't want to mention it, but 42 years ago today Albion drew 2-2 with Manchester United in the 1983 FA Cup final. My book is still available. Signed copies too, via eBay. www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... UTA! #BHAFC #BHAOTD

That was a wonderful game of football. UTA! #BHAFC

On this day, 1984 Albion’s only league game on this date - up to this point - was at Newcastle United for Kevin Keegan’s last appearance. The Geordie hero-worshippers celebrated a 3-1 win, and promotion. #BHAFC finished ninth. www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAOTD

Thursday 8th May 2008 Albion fans were in shock as Dean Wilkins was relieved of his duties and replaced by Micky Adams. His 21-month tenure had seen improvement... and the Forster/Murray partnership was beginning to bear fruit... www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

May 7th is a busy day in the Albion's history. 1983: Relegated, home to Man City. 1988: Promoted to second tier. 2011: Party at Notts County. Champ next season. 2017: Another party at Villa! 2022: Albion BATTERED Manchester United 4-0. www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Happy 87th birthday Dick Knight. Club historian Tim Carder; “He was the only hope we had. There was no viable alternative. He gave us supporters someone to rally behind and 99% of Albion fans were firmly behind him.” Thank you, Dick. There's no Albion without you. #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Two years ago today Roberto De Zerbi's Albion destroyed Wolves at Falmer. Kaoru Mitoma, Alexis Mac Allister and Moisés Caicedo started on the bench. Thirty shots, eight on target. 6-0 to the Albion. A sublime performance. ===== www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day, 28 years ago, the Goldstone Ground, Old Shoreham Road, Hove, hosted it's last ever Brighton & Hove Albion fixture. Sold by moneymen, for profit, with no new home secured. The darkest period in the club's history. www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

No rest for the wicked. Albion Supporters' Club do at Saltdean Lido. #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day in 2022, filming for Stand or Fall commenced at Withdean. The documentary covers the time since Albion left the Goldstone Ground in 1997. A year later, Albion faced Man U in the FA Cup semi-final... All this, and more, here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Albion were promoted to the Premier League on this day in 2017. Relive that glorious day in my book. Available here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... --- #BHAFC #BHAOTD #BrightonandHoveAlbion #Brighton #Hove @northstandchat.bsky.social @dogmabrighton.bsky.social @dogmabrighton.com

After a little break to replenish stocks, my book is now available again here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... I can do personalised, signed copies, too: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14613890... Thanks in advance! UTA. #BHAFC #BHAOTD #Brighton #Hove @dogmabrighton.bsky.social

Non-league football is the bedrock of the English game. Non-league Day celebrates all levels of the pyramid below the Football League. Find a game to attend here: nonleagueday.co.uk #Nonleagueday

Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space. Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.

A magnificent review of my book from Dogma, the country's best fanzine: www.dogmabrighton.co.uk/articles/bri... @dogmabrighton.com @dogmabrighton.bsky.social #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Us Albion fans have a great track record of helping other clubs in need. Albion Rovers, in Coatbridge, Scotland are raising funds, and awareness, at the moment. Help them if you can. Up the Albions! albionroversfc.com/rovers-retur... #AlbionRovers #ARFC #BHAFC

On this day 2024, Albion's historic (first) European tour was over. Roberto De Zerbi’s side couldn’t overturn a four-goal deficit from the week before at AS Roma. Danny Welbeck’s fantastic curler gave the home fans hope but it finished 1-0. What an adventure! UTA! #BHAFC #BHAOTD

On this day in 1983... Goldstone was packed for Norwich City's visit in the FA Cup sixth round. It was the furthest Albion had ever progressed in the competition... Jimmy Case scored to set up a semi-final date with Sheffield Wednesday at Highbury. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PJg... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

23 years ago today, 3,000 Albion fans made up a 22,000 third-tier crowd at Reading. Gary Hart's drive in the final minute was disallowed - 0-0. The Royals' homophobic chants were drowned out with a loud chorus of "you're too ugly to be gay", which was nice. #BHAFC #BHAOTD Book link in bio.

If you're boycotting that huge online bookseller, you can still purchase my book via eBay. I'll sign it if you want too. Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD #BrightonandHoveAlbion #Brighton #Hove

With all this AI chat, thought I'd try it out. 'Top five goalscorers, and their goal tallies, in Brighton & Hove Albion's history.' Glenn Murray - 211 goals Bruno - 117 goals Jimmy McAlister - 116 goals Bobby Zamora - 83 goals Malcolm Macdonald - 80 goals Absolute sh*te! #BHAFC

Great result. Would have lost that a month ago. Brilliant from Welbeck. Fair play Bournemouth. One of the best sides I've seen all season. UTA! #BHAFC

On this day 1998, Albion manager Steve Gritt was relieved of his duties after a poor run of form as the club toiled in their temporary home at Gillingham. He'll forever be remembered for keeping Albion in the league with the club-saving draw at Hereford a few months earlier. #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Sat 24 Feb, 1976 A huge crowd of 33,300 were at the Goldstone for the visit of Crystal Palace in the third tier. The day will be remembered for the first, en masse, chant of ‘Seagulls’ as a reply to ‘Eagles’. --- Signed copies here: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... #BHAFC #BHAOTD

A timeless Palace moment.

If this happens (which I doubt), I will start booing immediately. sportscafe.in/amp/football... UTA! #BHAFC #BHAOTD

Did some filming with Albion legend Hans Kraay this evening at The Caxton Arms in Brighton. It's being shown on ESPN Netherlands soon. What a lovely chap. He said that everyone should buy my book: www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov... UTA! #BHAFC #BHAOTD @thealbionroar.bsky.social

Two fantastic performances, 7 days apart. Two equally brilliant programmes, rising to the challenge of providing unique content for 2 games against the same opposition. Superb effort from the @officialbha.bsky.social team and, of course, @spencervignes.bsky.social. #BHAFC