Albion Roar

Ady had a chat with arguably the greatest-ever player for Brighton & Hove Albion - Mark Lawrenson - about his time here, and also for the club's current situation.

The Treason Show founder and guru Mark Brailsford was our guest in the studio this week, with a distinct air of positivity, talking about the Arsenal match, and our prospects of survival in the Premier League. Plus there is a new venue for his show - Horatio's on the Palace Pier. Ady had a quick a chat with arguably the greatest-ever player for Brighton & Hove Albion - Mark Lawrenson - about his time here, and also for the club's current situation. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week sent Ady into a flat spin. Again.

It's RadioReverb's annual Reverbathon, where we're asking you to help keep this brilliant independent local radio station on air. Listen in to see how you can help. Meanwhile, ahead of the Arsenal game, Brian Owen of the Argus came by the Open Market to discuss the Swansea City game, and Al caught up with Guardian football writer Amy Lawrence to talk fan culture, the Albion's 20-year journey, and her love of Arsenal. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is from Yorkshire. Or rather, it is Yorkshire.

Guardian and Observer football writer, and lifelong Arsenal fan Amy Lawrence chatted with Al about football loves, Fever Pitch, fan culture, the Albion's 20-year journey to the Premier League, Arsenal, women in football and much more besides.

Swansea City fan and chief engineer on the Amex Stadium, Norman Thomas was in town, and so popped by the studio with Nigel Summers to join Ady & Al for tales the construction of the stadium, and thoughts on the Brighton v Swansea game. Ady had a natter with Andrea Orlandi, where the latter is currently playing in Serie B for Novara. His interview almost made Andrea miss his flight from Milan to Naples, where his team were playing Avellino. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is from Belfast.

Brighton-based Coventry City fan Rob Stevens joined Ady & Al in the studio to talk about the sky Blues' season so far and the ongoing fight against the club's owners. Also, Ady had a natter with Albion Cup Finalist, and former Coventry youth player Gary Howlett. Lovely fella - impressed with Ady's research into stats. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week was very familiar to Rob.

With February being LGBT History Month, we were delighted to welcome back Louise Englefield, campaign director of Football v Homophobia to talk about issues surrounding discrimination in football, and ways forward - including proud fans groups, and education. Tim Vince - aka Tim O'Tay on stage - and Justin Brentnall joined Al in the studio to mull over the West Ham game, including Izquierdo's piledriver. And Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is from Brazil - and Tim really didn't like it...

Russell Guiver, membership secretary of Seagulls Over London came by the Open Market to talk about who, what, when and where Albion supporters in the capital can listen to various club dignitaries at their regular meetings. Middlesbrough and Southampton - two (at best) mediocre performances, neither of which ended in defeat are up for discussion. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is handsome - with  hint of contrition for the previous week's oversight... Enjoy.

Steve and Richie pine over the 4-0 defeat to Chelsea, while special guest Norman Cook talks us through trying to watch Brighton & Hove Albion when he is half way across the world. Find out also where Norman finds the bizarrest places to see an Albion shirt while on tour, and his emotions on 17 April 2017\. That, and much more...

Jason Thackeray, excellent scribe the behind 'Brighton - But Only At Home' blog joined Ady & Al in the Kemp Town studio for a discussion on the Chelsea match, Kazenga LuaLua, Schelotto and Jurgen Locadia, EuroPop and more besides... Former Albion full-back, now football agent Peter Smith talks about the Transfer Window, Albion's prospects and how Liam Brady had to get him off the sofa at University to sign him... Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week would have been the 84,000th posted on the site. But it was too ugly, so we have something French instead.

This show was a treat for us. Former Kilmarnock, Rangers, Manchester City and Brighton midfielder Gordon Smith joined Ady & Al in our makeshift studio in Worthing for a chat about his time starting in Scotland, before heading south to Brighton. Oh, and we touched on some hitherto unknown incident at Wembley in 1983. After his playing career finished, Gordon became an administrator in Scottish and world football affairs, working alongside some of the great of the game. A true gentleman, articulate, funny and musical - Gordon was an absolute delight. This show was a total pleasure for the Roar boys. Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week - is highly appropriate, and Gordon eventually got it...

Matt swung by the studio for the first time in a while to offer his pearls of wisdom on the Palace cup match, and on VAR. Meanwhile, PC Darren Balkham, Sussex Police Football Liaison Officer, came by earlier in the week to talk about policing Albion games - especially the Brighton v Palace Premier League game in November. And we look ahead to the Albion Women's FA Cup draw against Manchester City at Culver Road next month. And Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is horrible -  and unpronounceable.

Sussex Police Football Liaison Officer PC Darren Balkham was Al's guest for an interview on policing football at the Albion. Of special interest was policing at the Brighton v Crystal Palace Premier League match on 28 November last year. Darren explains various aspects of the day, and certain methods behind any decision-making. PC Balkham also described in general terms what sanctions can be taken in relation to football-related incidents, either by the club or the judiciary, and who can apply them.

Latest TV's Jamie Walker in the studio and former Albion stalwart Adam Virgo in Exeter join Ady & Al for a discussion on the Newcastle and Bournemouth games. Adam gives an excellent insight into the Albion's defending at corners, while the rest of us shudder every time one is taken by the opposition. Plus, with the upcoming FA Cup match with Crystal Palace - and the delightful prospect of another armchair referee having some say on the match - the foursome discuss the pitfalls and benefits of VAR. And we look back at the mark made by Jamie Murphy at the Amex as he leaves Brighton for his boyhood club, Rangers. Phil's Shirt of the Week is MASSIVE.

Richie and Steve are joined by former Australia ODI cricketer David Hussey (admit it - who knew David was a Brighton & Hove Albion fan?) The guys talk about David's Albion supporting history, plus a look back at the Christmas period for the club, and a look ahead to the Palace FA Cup match.

Roar regular Andy Bass joined Ady & Al for a review of 2017. From great days against Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday, through forgettable performances against Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest, to a sublime great free kick and, of course... April 17th 2017. And more besides. Plus Phil Shelley offers up a beauty of Shirt of the Year. WARNING: May contain traces of positivity.

Jo from Piglet's Pantry and Tam from Ridgeview Wines joined Ady and Al in the studio to discuss their two magnificent Sussex success stories (try saying that in a hurry…). As leaders in their field, Jo mixed and matched the best pie to go with the best wine on offer from Tam's Ditchling vineyard. Marcus Hancocks also dropped by to approve the high quality of savoury pastries and viniculture on offer - and talk about some footy too, especially the frustrating 0-0 draw with Burnley. We also talked of Boxing Days past involving the Albion, and Ady set up a Not-So-Secret Santa ahead of the Watford game. And Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week was another psychedelic offering from the mid-1990s.

Leading Brighton 'Slice of Life' photographer JJ Waller joined Ady and Al in the Open Market studio to talk about his three 'Brighton' books, and his celebrated 'Brighton & Hove Albion' book - all four of which are up for grabs in our fabulous competition. Listen in to have a chance of winning... We chewed over the Huddersfield and Spurs matches with increasing levels of disdain, while Al met up with Kirsty Hulland, Albion Women's General Manager to talk about the club's successful bid for Tier One status in the Women's Super League. And, for once, Al guessed the club in Phil Shelley's 'Shirt of the Week'...

Ady, Al and Andy dissect the Liverpool routing from the previous weekend - paying tribute to the Reds' frontline attack - and the FA Cup draw with Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Ady talks to former Brighton and Huddersfield defender/midfielder Kieran O'Regan. Is 54 years old 'getting on a bit'...? Also, why Andy is offended by Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week?

John and Neil from The Anfield Wrap came down from Liverpool to offer their take on life in the Premier League. Kieran Maguire, also working in Liverpool, talked about the possibilities of a Liverpool taker over, and a Blackpool FC buy-out. Plus there were discussions on Manchester United, Romelu Lukaku, Crystal Palace nil, and idiots storming the exit gates. Plus Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is a familiar club name.