Robert Townsend
@bobbysix.bsky.social
Writer, runner, sometime DJ, nature lover. Brighton & Hove Albion supporter, former Argus columnist, ball boy at the Goldstone, ex-ticket office manager at #bhafc
Just seen the Welbeck offside again. It’s the wrong call, isn’t it? I didn’t think arms were considered when judging offside? Whatever, I said it on Monday and I’ll say it again, VAR has completely ruined football. If you can’t even celebrate a goal anymore then, honestly, what’s the point? #bhafc
January 24, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Just seen the Welbeck offside again. It’s the wrong call, isn’t it? I didn’t think arms were considered when judging offside? Whatever, I said it on Monday and I’ll say it again, VAR has completely ruined football. If you can’t even celebrate a goal anymore then, honestly, what’s the point? #bhafc
Wrapped up warm in our shed and the #biggardenbirdwatch has begun! @rspb.bsky.social 🐦
January 24, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Wrapped up warm in our shed and the #biggardenbirdwatch has begun! @rspb.bsky.social 🐦
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The countdown is on and our final ‘10 birds’ guide is here...
Spotting these on your patch? Now that’s lucky! 😍
Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
#BigGardenBirdwatch
Spotting these on your patch? Now that’s lucky! 😍
Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
#BigGardenBirdwatch
January 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The countdown is on and our final ‘10 birds’ guide is here...
Spotting these on your patch? Now that’s lucky! 😍
Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
#BigGardenBirdwatch
Spotting these on your patch? Now that’s lucky! 😍
Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
#BigGardenBirdwatch
January 19, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The FA Cup draw brings back memories of my favourite ever Albion game, our 1991 visit to Anfield at the same stage of the competition. A thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to earn a replay, which was just as breathless. Great memories. Was anyone else at either of these games? #bhafc
Liverpool v Brighton 26/01/1991
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January 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The FA Cup draw brings back memories of my favourite ever Albion game, our 1991 visit to Anfield at the same stage of the competition. A thrilling fightback from 2-0 down to earn a replay, which was just as breathless. Great memories. Was anyone else at either of these games? #bhafc
I think the last five FA Cup draws for #bhafc, including tonight, have been Chelsea (h), Newcastle (a), Nottingham Forest (h), Manchester United (a) and Liverpool (a). The balls haven’t been the kindest over the past two seasons, have they?
January 12, 2026 at 9:49 PM
I think the last five FA Cup draws for #bhafc, including tonight, have been Chelsea (h), Newcastle (a), Nottingham Forest (h), Manchester United (a) and Liverpool (a). The balls haven’t been the kindest over the past two seasons, have they?
Well that was exciting, wasn’t it? Had enough excellent opportunities to win and also gifted City enough chances that we could’ve lost. A really positive and encouraging performance though. Kadioglu was once again really good. As were Dunk and Van Hecke 👏🏻 #bhafc
January 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Well that was exciting, wasn’t it? Had enough excellent opportunities to win and also gifted City enough chances that we could’ve lost. A really positive and encouraging performance though. Kadioglu was once again really good. As were Dunk and Van Hecke 👏🏻 #bhafc
First time in the South Stand yesterday. I’ve watched from every stand now aside from the middle tier of the West. I think the East Upper and West Lower towards the North are my favourites. Is there anywhere in the ground you’ve yet to sit that you want to try? #bhafc
January 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
First time in the South Stand yesterday. I’ve watched from every stand now aside from the middle tier of the West. I think the East Upper and West Lower towards the North are my favourites. Is there anywhere in the ground you’ve yet to sit that you want to try? #bhafc
🥶 One beanie, one snood, one pair of thermal leggings, two pairs of socks, two pairs of gloves, two coats and… THREE POINTS. Delighted to be there for the glorious return of Pascal. I thought Kadioglu and Georginio were excellent today. #bhafc
January 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
🥶 One beanie, one snood, one pair of thermal leggings, two pairs of socks, two pairs of gloves, two coats and… THREE POINTS. Delighted to be there for the glorious return of Pascal. I thought Kadioglu and Georginio were excellent today. #bhafc
Was lucky enough to experience a true beaut of a morning during my run through Brockwell Park in SW London yesterday 😍 #London #sunrise #view #running #tulsehill #streathamhill #marathontraining
December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Was lucky enough to experience a true beaut of a morning during my run through Brockwell Park in SW London yesterday 😍 #London #sunrise #view #running #tulsehill #streathamhill #marathontraining
Yesterday was very much a match between two teams missing key players. Not a thriller. The main positive for me was Joel Veltman playing so well and completely nullifying Adingra, who was lively in the first half. I thought Boscagli looked good as well. A draw seemed fair. Onto Arsenal next 😬 #bhafc
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Yesterday was very much a match between two teams missing key players. Not a thriller. The main positive for me was Joel Veltman playing so well and completely nullifying Adingra, who was lively in the first half. I thought Boscagli looked good as well. A draw seemed fair. Onto Arsenal next 😬 #bhafc
Congratulations to Michelle Agyemang on winning Young Sports Personality of the Year 👏🏻 Not sure if we’ll see her in an Albion shirt again, given her lengthy injury, but I really hope so 🔵⚪️🦁🦁🦁 #bhafc #sporty #ysporty #england #lionesses
December 19, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Congratulations to Michelle Agyemang on winning Young Sports Personality of the Year 👏🏻 Not sure if we’ll see her in an Albion shirt again, given her lengthy injury, but I really hope so 🔵⚪️🦁🦁🦁 #bhafc #sporty #ysporty #england #lionesses
Sydney is my second home. My wife and her family are all Sydneysiders, as are many of my best friends. A few pals were on the beach on Sunday (thankfully all safe). I just want to send all my love and thoughts to the Jewish community and the people of Bondi/Sydney in general. Utterly heartbreaking.
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Sydney is my second home. My wife and her family are all Sydneysiders, as are many of my best friends. A few pals were on the beach on Sunday (thankfully all safe). I just want to send all my love and thoughts to the Jewish community and the people of Bondi/Sydney in general. Utterly heartbreaking.
My wife is the producer of the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio and she’s repping #bhafc on Christmas Jumper Day today. Seagulls!!! #christmasjumperday
December 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM
My wife is the producer of the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio and she’s repping #bhafc on Christmas Jumper Day today. Seagulls!!! #christmasjumperday
Relieved to have, just about, been proved wrong. Kostoulas made the difference. He played with the kind of drive and energy that had been missing the entire match. #bhafc
This has got 1-0 to West Ham written all over it. #bhafc
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Relieved to have, just about, been proved wrong. Kostoulas made the difference. He played with the kind of drive and energy that had been missing the entire match. #bhafc
Hands up if you automatically assumed we were going to lose after we missed about 25 chances in the first ten mins ✋🏼 What a win though! Lewis Dunk absolutely outstanding again. And Van Hecke. In fact, there were too many superb performances to list. #bhafc
November 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hands up if you automatically assumed we were going to lose after we missed about 25 chances in the first ten mins ✋🏼 What a win though! Lewis Dunk absolutely outstanding again. And Van Hecke. In fact, there were too many superb performances to list. #bhafc
I know Palace are our rivals but, rivalry aside, I think it’s is pretty great that positions 4-7 in the Premier League currently look like this. Nice to see proper clubs with decent fans - who have all been through their share of misery - challenging the status quo. #bhafc #safc #afcb #cpfc
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I hope those people who think Lewis Dunk is past his best were watching today. It was a completely different game when he came on. And it’s so good to have Jack Hinshelwood back. Also, Minteh was superb today, and I thought I was going to burst when Verbruggen saved the penalty 🧤 What a win! #bhafc
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I hope those people who think Lewis Dunk is past his best were watching today. It was a completely different game when he came on. And it’s so good to have Jack Hinshelwood back. Also, Minteh was superb today, and I thought I was going to burst when Verbruggen saved the penalty 🧤 What a win! #bhafc
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.