Disappointed to have to cancel the launch event for my book next Thursday. The books are stuck on a ship somewhere of the coast of Portugal! It will be rearranged for the New Year but you can still buy at seagullsprogrammes.co.uk and I'll get them posted before Christmas #BHAFC

It's pretty much impossible to overstate the achievement of Lewis Dunk. 500 games for ONE CLUB, in these days of agent-led transfer shenanigans. He's been magnificent for #BHAFC this season, superb at the heart of the defence. A lot more to come from him I think

@officialbhafc.bsky.social are hosting the official launch of my book on Thurs Dec 11th in The Terrace, at 6.30pm. I will be signing copies, followed by a Q&A, hosted by #BHAFC legend Andy Rollings. After that, it's a showing of 'Stand or Fall'. Full details here: tinyurl.com/mtbjw9xw

Over the past few weeks, a lot of people have asked about where my programme collecting started. The answer is 28th August 1968 and #BHAFC v #tufc. What makes this programme so good is the 16 pages from Albion are enhanced by the #FootballLeagueReview, a little gem of a magazine

A whirlwind few days in Sussex. After the @thealbionroar.bsky.social last Tuesday it was Lancing on Friday for the official club podcast. Then it was the Amex and BBC Sussex Sport, followed by an unbelievable game of football. All to promote my book. Buy it at seagullsprogrammes.co.uk #BHAFC

On this day 2018, Glenn Murray scores as #BHAFC draw 1-1 with #LCFC at The Amex in the #PremierLeague. 30,553 see Albion stay 12th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 2012, Bruno scores for #BHAFC as we draw 1-1 with #bwfc at The Amex in the Championship, watched by 26,455. The result means we drop 1 place to 8th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk Image Image

On this day 2007, #BHAFC draw 2-2 with #carlisleunited at Withdean in League One, watched by a crowd of 5,390. Nicky Forster scores both Albion goals, as we stay 7th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 2001, Bobby Zamora scores for #BHAFC as we draw 1-1 with #stfc at The County Ground in Division Two (League One). The crowd of 8,830 includes 2,886 Albion fans, who see us stay top of the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1990, #BHAFC and #Millwall draw 0-0 at The Goldstone in Division Two, a result that keeps us 9th in the table. 9,638 are there. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1984, #BHAFC lose 2-1 to #boro at The Goldstone in Division Two. Terry Connor scores the Albion goal, in front of a crowd of 9,083. The result means we stay 12th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1979, #BHAFC return home from #boro with a point, after a 1-1 draw at Ayresome Park. Gary Williams scores a 2nd half equaliser for Albion, in front of a crowd of 16,010. We remain 1 place off the bottom of the Division One table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1973, Brian Clough's #BHAFC play #waltonhersham at Stompond Lane in the #FACup 1st round. The hosts, who included Dave Bassett in their line-up, gave Albion a fright and we were perhaps lucky to come away with a 0-0 draw. We'll batter them at The Goldstone, right?

On this day 1956, #BHAFC travel to play #pafc at Home Park in Division Three (South). A crowd of 11,914 goes home happy as the home side win 2-0, a result that drops Albion 4 places to 12th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1951, #BHAFC welcomed #BristolCity to The Goldstone for an #FACup 1st round tie. A crowd of 18,511 saw Ken Bennett score for Albion, but it was the visitors who progressed, after a 2-1 win. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1977, #BHAFC travel to London to play #THFC at White Hart Lane in Division Two. It finished 0-0, but the crowd of 48,613 got their money's worth in a brilliant game. Albion more than matched Spurs, with 19-y-o Paul Clark playing superbly on his debut.

On this day 1966, #BHAFC beat #BristolRovers 3-2 at The Goldstone in Division Three. The crowd of 11,542 see goals from Norman Gall and Dave Turner (2). We move up 1 place to 13th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk/196667

On this day 1960, Tony Nicholas scores for #BHAFC, but we are beaten 2-1 by #imps at Sincil Bank, watched by 4,772. The result means Albion drop 3 places to 20th in the Division Two table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1956, #BHAFC play #Millwall in an #FACup 1st round replay at The Den. A crowd of 9,149 sees the hosts win 3-1, with Jimmy Langley scoring Albion's consolation from the penalty spot. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1955, #BHAFC go goal crazy in the #FACup 1st round, as #newportcounty are thrashed 8-1, watched by a crowd of 18,978. Frankie Howard, Pete Harburn (4) and Dennis Foreman (3) are the Albion scorers. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1949, #BHAFC welcomed #lofc to The Goldstone for a Div 3(S) fixture. A crowd of 13,066 witnessed an entertaining 2-2 draw, with Jess Willard and Micky Kavanagh scoring for Albion. The point takes us up 2 places to 13th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

Happy Birthday to Joe Corrigan, who made 42 appearances for #BHAFC in the 1983/84 season. We also got a glimpse of his life 'Away From It All'

My office bookshelf, with many of my favourite books, from some amazing authors. Still pinching myself that my book is here, nearly 15 years in the making and available to pre-order from seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 2016, Glenn Murray scores for #BHAFC as we draw 1-1 with #AVFC at The Amex in the Championship. The result, watched by 30,107, keeps Albion 2nd in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 2009, new #BHAFC boss Gus Poyet oversees his first home game in charge, an #FACup 1st round replay against #wycombewanderers. Goals from Andrew Crofts and Elliott Bennett give Albion a 2-0 win. We all got a 'Hola Gus!' tee shirt as well! seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 2006, #BHAFC are beaten 1-0 by #trfc at Withdean in league One, watched by 6,069. The result means Albion drop 1 place to 12th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk Image

On this day 2000, a 'lively' encounter at The Rec, as #BHAFC beat #shots 6-2 in the #FACup 1st round. The 2,200 Albion fans in the crowd of 7,500 see goals from Richard Carpenter, Paul Watson (2, 2 pens), Charlie Oatway, Bobby Zamora and Matt Wicks. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1995, #BHAFC stay 23rd in the Division Two (League One) table after a 3-0 defeat to #Walsall at The Goldstone. It's also the day that @bhasc1.bsky.social pay for the insurance on the Youth team minibus, after David Bellotti refused to pay it. Dark times seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1989, Robert Codner scores as #BHAFC draw 1-1 with #oafc at Boundary Park in Division Two. The point keeps Albion in 12th place in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1978, Malcom Poskett scores for #BHAFC but we are beaten 2-1 by #SAFC at Roker Park in Division Two, watched by 22,738. The result drops Albion 5 places to 11th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1972, #BHAFC lose 1-0 to #BurnleyFC at The Goldstone in Division Two, a result that means we drop to 21st in the table. 17,470 are there. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1967, #BHAFC lose 3-0 to #oafc at Boundary Park, watched by 7,852. The result means Albion drop 7 places to 13th in the table. Plenty to read in the 12-page newspaper-style programme produced by Oldham back then. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1961, #BHAFC are beaten 4-1 by #lofc at Brisbane Road in Division Two. Tony Nicholas with the Albion consolation, in front of a crowd of 10,295. The result means we drop 3 places to 15th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1950, #BHAFC drop to 18th in Division Three (South) after a 6-0 defeat to #pafc at The Goldstone. A shock for the 9,768 crowd and it follows a 7-0 defeat the previous week! seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

A simply magnificent programme from #OTD 1899. Before #BHAFC there was Brighton United, the first professional club in Sussex. For the away game against #saintsfc, the hosts produced a superb match card, a single sheet, folded in half to give 4 'pages'. Superb

Alan Wares offers his review of the new book by Ian Hine of @seagullsprogrammes.bsky.social ...

So grateful for this review for my book from the very good guys at @thealbionroar.bsky.social. I'll be joining the boys next week for a chat about the book and all things #BHAFC Buy the book at seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

A reminder. My book Brighton & Hove Albion - An Illustrated History of the Matchday Programme is available to pre-order at seagullsprogrammes.co.uk price £35 plus P&P A history, from the match cards of 1895, to the 68-page magazine of 25/26. A must for Christmas, right? #BHAFC

On this day 2022, Alexis MacAllister scores for #BHAFC, but we are beaten 2-1 by #AVFC at The Amex in the #PremierLeague, watched by 31,581. It's the last game before the 2022 World Cup. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 2004, one of the great away days of recent times. The Albion contingent of 2,646 in the Upton Park crowd of 29,514 see Guy Butters rise majestically to head Albion into the lead, followed by a fantastic rearguard action to keep #WHUFC at bay and win 1-0. Magnificent

On this day 1993, #BHAFC lose 4-2 to #afcb in the #FACup 1st round at Dean Court. Dismal viewing for the Albion travelling fans in the 5,500 crowd, although they do see Andy Kennedy score twice. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1982, #BHAFC are beaten 1-0 vy #AVFC at Villa Park in Division One, watched by 18,834. The result means Albion drop 3 places to 15th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1979, #BHAFC play #AFC for the 4th time already in the campaign, this time in a League Cup 4th round replay. The Gunners win 4-0, making it P4 W0 D1 L3 F0 A11 for Albion #baptism seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

"However you spin the season so far... one of the huge positives has been seeing #Ferdi #Kadioglu establish himself in the first team." Read more: www.dogmabrighton.co.uk/articles/ferdi #bhafc

On this day 1976, Tony Towner and Peter Ward score for #BHAFC as we draw 2-2 with #pvfc at Vale Park. The point keeps us top of Division Three. 6,449 are there. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1973, Pat Hilton scores the only goal as #BHAFC beat #Walsall at Fellows Park in Division Three. It's Brian Clough's first win as Albion boss, so onwards and upwards............... oh seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1971, goals from Peter O'Sullivan and Willie Irvine give #BHAFC a 2-1 win over #FCHT at The Goldstone. After a dip in results in October, this is our 4th win in a row and we are now 7th in the Division Three table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

#OTD 1965, a record-breaking day for #BHAFC. Playing Wisbech Town in the #FACup 1st round, Albion win 10-1 to delight the crowd of 12,508. Jack Smith (2), Charlie Livesey (3), Johnny Goodchild, Jimmy Collins, Bill Cassidy (2) and an OG are the scorers. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1954, it's the London to Brighton Trunk Road Derby at The Goldstone, as #BHAFC welcome #CPFC in Division Three (South). A crowd of 16,440 sees Albion win 1-0, thanks to a goal from Dennis Gordon. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk

On this day 1948, its 3rd v 4th in Division Three (South), as #BHAFC travel to play #BristolRovers at Eastville. A crowd of 21,879 witnesses a 0-0 stalemate, so it's 'as you were' at the end of play. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk