Brighton Rock Podcast

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 else could have been as we were overcome by an en...

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@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Netw...

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 Adam Lallana, who spent the past four years with the...

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/adchoices

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 suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please fol...

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 of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can b...

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. Plus Russ clarifies Albion’s record v Villa to a...

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 that can be found in all their glory at this ra...

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 issue. Srand or fall! UTA! Masters and Bullingham…e...

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 and down the divisions and pondered the improving...

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/adchoices

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: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automat...

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.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic down...

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.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network th...

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.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network...

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 fellow FFC fans and bloggers Jacqui and Loz. Stan...

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 follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes...

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 Wolves. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Up for the cup! @Brig...

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?!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Par...

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!!! @BrightonRockPod brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sp...

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, Julian, David Marsh and Wedge. Learn more about you...