The Albion Roar

Fresh from a day of talking about Chelsea and the international sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich, Kieran Maguire talks about Chelsea and the international sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich. We are also joined by Albion legend - and arguably the best player to wear the stripes, Mark Lawrenson. Shirt of the week is one of Lawro's old tops.

We invited Brighton & Hove Albion Supporters Club Chairman Nigel Summers on to the show to give his lowdown on the Aston Villa game, plus the history of the Supporters' Club, 25 years since THAT game against Leyton Orient. Plus we pay tribute to Shane Warne. Maillot du semaine est français.

With a dirge of a game to try and avoid, we invited Scott Coyne from 'The Belgian Football Podcast' to give us the lowdown on domestic football in Belgium, and the rise of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in particular. Even Shirt of the Week is Flemish.

Two games to contemplate - Watford and Manchester United away. Vicki, Ady & Al review two similar performances with different referees, and different outcomes. Shirt of the Week is a Royal affair...

The Argus' Brian Owen and football finance expert Kieran Maguire offer some upfront and behind the scenes gossip and opinion on this week at Brighton & Hove Albion. The FA Cup exit, the Technical Director exit, and the exit - er, exciting - run in as the Albion go for highest place ever glory.

The Roar went stateside this week to discuss the phenomenon that, since our promotion to the Premier League in 2017, we have seen a number of new fans following the Albion, especially from the States. So we spoke to four of them to get their lowdown on why the follow the Super Seagulls.

Long-term absentee Jamie returns to offer his take on the draw with Leicester, the progression of the squad, and who his favourite goalkeeper since 1984 was.

Three of 'the Band' plus roadie Justin run the rule over the performance against the 'Champions of Europe' (sic), and contemplate the direction, and speed, of travel for the Albion under Potter. Shirt of the Week is Brown shirt that is black.

Early in the morning, after the night before, Albion fan Vicki Rees, and Palace fan and Africa football correspondent for The Guardian Ed Aarons re-lived the rivalry match. Plus we heard from Ed about the opening games of the Africa Cup of Nations, while Vicki talked us through the cup win over WBA. Shirt of the Week has too many innuendos to mention.

A triple poet slam this week as Ady & Al welcome in Jonathan Bradshaw (The Brighton Bard), John Baine (Attila The Stockbroker) and Mwanangwa Zombe (The Poet Zombe) to offer up football-related verse. Shirt of the Week is from the lower reaches of Serie A.

Bumper podcast of 'The Band' reviewing not just the Brentford and Chelsea matches, but all of 2021. Plus sponsor Phil Shelley of oldfootballshirts.com selected his Shirt of the Year.

Journalist and musician Nick Szczepanik joins Ady & Al once again to discuss, among other things, the Wolves game, transfer targets, the Qatar World Cup. Plus we have the winner of the Art of Football competition. Shirt of the Week is from a country not previously featured.

A Zambia special as Ady & Al are joined by Liz O'Brien, an Albion fan working in Zambia, and Zambian international Enock Mwepu. Even shirt of the week has a Zambian flavour...

Two matches, lots of misses, overhead kicks and bottling boos up for discussion this week. Shirt of the Week is very familiar.

30 years after making just four starts plus nine substitute appearances, it's fair to say Australian David Clarkson left a bigger impression than his career originally warranted. Al had a natter with David in Melbourne to talk about his all-too-brief time at the club.

Former Albion defender and Cup Finalist, and now QPR Technical Director, Chris Ramsey MB joined Ady & Al to talk about his time at the Goldstone, that Cup run and the final itself. Plus, as a manager, he has campaigned for diversity and inclusion, resulting in his medal from the Queen. 

Albion fan and BT Sport presenter Jules Breach for an hour long natter about her career so far, her love of the Albion, and her role in inspiring more women into sports journalism and broadcasting.

The Athletic's Andy Naylor joins Ady & Al for a state-of-the-season natter, looking back on the draw at Anfield, more Brighton internationals, and a quick look at the top of the Belgian Jupiler League.

After years harassing and cajoling him, we are delighted to finally have Ian Chapman on the show. Welly talks about his time in the FA Academy in Lilleshall, coming through the ranks at Brighton, his career, exit, and re-emergence as a coach. And how he acquired the nickname 'Welly'. Listen back to one of our own. Shirt of the week is... horrible.

Rewind to April Fools' Day in 1989. Well, if you were there, you'll know what happened. Keith Cuss, the world's oldest ballboy, gained infamy that day, and joins Ady & Al to talk about what a naughty boy he was.

While we twiddle our thumbs waiting for the Premier League to return, Proud Canaries organiser Di Cunningham told the Roar about their concerted efforts to stamp out homophobia, while Mental Health United founder Tim Allen told Al about the club, and the benefits it brings to the community. Ady was knocked for five in the Albion Quiz Round, while Shirt of the Week came from a Bridge Too Far.

A welcome return to the show for Jason Thackeray who joined Ady & Al to discuss the Arsenal game, and its social connections with the Market Diner (aka the all-night café) from the 1990s. Plus we looked at safe-standing and drinking in sight of the pitch potentially being decriminalised. Contains ranting. Shirt of the week is a harmonious affair.

Brian Owen and The Treason Show's Mark Brailsford join Ady & Al for a 'forensic dissection' of the Palace v Brighton game. Plus there is chat on the aftermath, the Albion women reaching the FA Cup Semi-Final, the return of crowds to theatres and much more. Plus Ady talks to Seagulls Travel boss Darren Gillis on how the fuel shortages are affecting travel to and from the Amex. Shirt of the Week...

With the so-called controversy of the Leicester match falling into our laps for once, TV's Dave Beckett and Social Media's Ryan Adsett joined Ady for a chew over the previous weekend's fun and games, while Stand Up's Jim Daly pondered the match coming up at Selhurst, while paying tribute to Robert Eaton's family. Maillot de la semaine est français.

Former Albion centre-back / full-back / midfielder / centre-forward Adam Virgo returns to the Roar (where it all started for him) join Shandy, Ady & Al to chat about transfers, Brentford, Shane Duffy, Women's football, Yves Bissouma, old shirts and much more...