Seagulls Programmes
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Brighton & Hove Albion fan celebrating the history of the match day programme. Occasional posts about soul, funk & disco music as well. Posting from a beach in Cornwall www.seagullsprogrammes.co.uk #BHAFC
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So happy to announce that my book on the history of the #BHAFC matchday programme, will be published at the end of November. The result of a nearly 15-year labour of love, it will be the perfect addition to any coffee table! Keep checking back here for details on how to buy!
Christmas Eve fixtures are, as you would expect, fairly rare. The last time #BHAFC played on Dec 24 was in 1955, when #ntfc were the visitors for a Div 3(S) fixture. Dennis Gordon, Bert Mundy, Pete Harburn and Glen Wilson scored to give Albion a fine 4-0 win, in front of 11,004
December 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
HUGE thanks to everyone who has bought my book in the run-up to Christmas. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. I'm still pinching myself that something that started as a vague idea, developed into a massive labour of love, has now come to fruition #BHAFC
December 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
HUGE thanks to everyone who has bought my book in the run-up to Christmas. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. I'm still pinching myself that something that started as a vague idea, developed into a massive labour of love, has now come to fruition #BHAFC
On this day 2017, Pascal Groß scores the only goal as #BHAFC beat #watfordfc at The Amex in the #PremierLeague. The crowd of 30,473 sees Albion move up 1 place to 12th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
On this day 2017, Pascal Groß scores the only goal as #BHAFC beat #watfordfc at The Amex in the #PremierLeague. The crowd of 30,473 sees Albion move up 1 place to 12th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1978, a large #BHAFC contingent in the 10,135 crowd inside The Valley, see a brilliant 3-0 win against #cafc, a result that keeps us 4th in the Division Two table. Malcolm Poskett scores all three in a brilliant display that had 'promotion written all over it'
December 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
On this day 1972, #BHAFC lose their 7th consecutive game, 2-1 at home to #QPR. The crowd of 13,735 sees Barry Bridges score for Albion, who remain rock bottom of the Division Two table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
On this day 1972, #BHAFC lose their 7th consecutive game, 2-1 at home to #QPR. The crowd of 13,735 sees Barry Bridges score for Albion, who remain rock bottom of the Division Two table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1961, the trip into Wales ends in defeat for #BHAFC, beaten 3-0 by #swanseacity at the Vetch Field. The result, watched by 7,937, means Albion drop 2 places to 20th in the Division Two table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
On this day 1961, the trip into Wales ends in defeat for #BHAFC, beaten 3-0 by #swanseacity at the Vetch Field. The result, watched by 7,937, means Albion drop 2 places to 20th in the Division Two table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1960, Tony Nicholas scores twice as #BHAFC draw 2-2 with #scunthorpe in Division Two, watched by a crowd of 9,272. The result means we move up 3 places to 15th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
On this day 1960, Tony Nicholas scores twice as #BHAFC draw 2-2 with #scunthorpe in Division Two, watched by a crowd of 9,272. The result means we move up 3 places to 15th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1950, #BHAFC welcome #shots to The Goldstone for a Division Three (South) fixture. A crowd of 7,235 see the visitors win 2-1, with Jimmy McNichol scoring Albion's goal. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On this day 1950, #BHAFC welcome #shots to The Goldstone for a Division Three (South) fixture. A crowd of 7,235 see the visitors win 2-1, with Jimmy McNichol scoring Albion's goal. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
If you think the Christmas period is busy now, spare a thought for pre-WWII footballers. On this day in 1933, #BHAFC played the first of four games in 8 days. The game against #WatfordFC ended in a 2-0 defeat, watched by 5,346. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
If you think the Christmas period is busy now, spare a thought for pre-WWII footballers. On this day in 1933, #BHAFC played the first of four games in 8 days. The game against #WatfordFC ended in a 2-0 defeat, watched by 5,346. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback. It makes all the time and effort so worthwhile and I’m so grateful. #BHAFC
Bought this book from @seagullsprogrammes.bsky.social and it is fantastic. Skimmed through it so far but I’m looking forward to reading it over Christmas. A must for @officialbha.bsky.social fans.
December 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Thank you so much for this amazing feedback. It makes all the time and effort so worthwhile and I’m so grateful. #BHAFC
On this day 2023, #BHAFC lose 2-0 to #AFC at The Emirates Stadium in the #PremierLeague, in front of a crowd of 60,257. Albion drop 1 place to 9th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
On this day 2023, #BHAFC lose 2-0 to #AFC at The Emirates Stadium in the #PremierLeague, in front of a crowd of 60,257. Albion drop 1 place to 9th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 2011, #BHAFC were up against it, after Romain Vincelot and Ashley Barnes were shown red cards very early on. #BurnleyFC scored after half an hour but after that, one of the great Amex atmospheres helped to keep the score at 1-0. We could have snatched a point late on
December 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
On this day 2011, #BHAFC were up against it, after Romain Vincelot and Ashley Barnes were shown red cards very early on. #BurnleyFC scored after half an hour but after that, one of the great Amex atmospheres helped to keep the score at 1-0. We could have snatched a point late on
On this day 2004, Friday night football at Withdean (Carpark needed for Christmas Park & Ride on Saturdays in December). A crowd of 6,028 sees #BHAFC lose 1-0 to #SCFC in the Championship. Albion stay 20th. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
On this day 2004, Friday night football at Withdean (Carpark needed for Christmas Park & Ride on Saturdays in December). A crowd of 6,028 sees #BHAFC lose 1-0 to #SCFC in the Championship. Albion stay 20th. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1996, with #BHAFC in dire straits at the bottom of Div 3 (League Two), relief comes in form of a 3-2 win over #FFC in the Auto Windscreens Shield. Shame just 1,384 were there to see it. Here's Nicky Rust celebrating the 'Golden Goal' win, from 'More then 90 Minutes'
December 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On this day 1994, Robert Codner scores for #BHAFC, as we draw 1-1 with #swanseacity at The Goldstone in Division Two (League One), watched by a crowd of 6,817. Albion drop 1 place to 18th. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On this day 1994, Robert Codner scores for #BHAFC, as we draw 1-1 with #swanseacity at The Goldstone in Division Two (League One), watched by a crowd of 6,817. Albion drop 1 place to 18th. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1988, the trip along the coast to play #Pompey ends in defeat for #BHAFC, we are beaten 2-0. The result, watched by 12,467 means we stay 22nd in the Division Two table. Future Albion striker Warren Aspinall with 1 of the goals seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
On this day 1988, the trip along the coast to play #Pompey ends in defeat for #BHAFC, we are beaten 2-0. The result, watched by 12,467 means we stay 22nd in the Division Two table. Future Albion striker Warren Aspinall with 1 of the goals seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1983, #BHAFC lose 1-0 at home to #NUFC in Division Two, watched by a pre-Christmas crowd of 13,896. The result means we stay 14th in the table. Magnificent front cover, it has to be said seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On this day 1983, #BHAFC lose 1-0 at home to #NUFC in Division Two, watched by a pre-Christmas crowd of 13,896. The result means we stay 14th in the table. Magnificent front cover, it has to be said seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1977, a 30-yard thunderbastard from Paul Clark gives #BHAFC a crucial 1-0 win over #lofc at Brisbane Road. The crowd of 9,374 included a large Albion contingent, who saw us go 6 games unbeaten and up to 3rd in Division two. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On this day 1977, a 30-yard thunderbastard from Paul Clark gives #BHAFC a crucial 1-0 win over #lofc at Brisbane Road. The crowd of 9,374 included a large Albion contingent, who saw us go 6 games unbeaten and up to 3rd in Division two. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1966, #BHAFC travel to play #stfc in Division Three. A crowd of 10,081 inside the County Ground sees a 1-1 draw, with Bill Cassidy scoring for Albion. The point keeps us 13th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
On this day 1966, #BHAFC travel to play #stfc in Division Three. A crowd of 10,081 inside the County Ground sees a 1-1 draw, with Bill Cassidy scoring for Albion. The point keeps us 13th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1965, #BHAFC win 1-0 against #ycfc at Bootham Crescent in Division Three, thanks to a goal from Jimmy Collins. The result, watched by 3,787, lifts us 1 place to 16th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
On this day 1965, #BHAFC win 1-0 against #ycfc at Bootham Crescent in Division Three, thanks to a goal from Jimmy Collins. The result, watched by 3,787, lifts us 1 place to 16th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1960, a crowd of 12,682 inside The Goldstone sees an entertaining game against #DCFC in Division Two. #BHAFC win it 3-2, thanks to goals from Roy Jennings (pen), Mike Tiddy and Tony Nicholas. We stay 18th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On this day 1960, a crowd of 12,682 inside The Goldstone sees an entertaining game against #DCFC in Division Two. #BHAFC win it 3-2, thanks to goals from Roy Jennings (pen), Mike Tiddy and Tony Nicholas. We stay 18th in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
On this day 1955, a trip to London for #BHAFC, to play #QPR at Loftus Road in Division Three (South). A crowd of 7,607 sees a 2-1 win for the home side, with Bert Mundy scoring the Albion goal. We drop 1 place to 3rd in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
On this day 1955, a trip to London for #BHAFC, to play #QPR at Loftus Road in Division Three (South). A crowd of 7,607 sees a 2-1 win for the home side, with Bert Mundy scoring the Albion goal. We drop 1 place to 3rd in the table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
This is a magnificent photograph #BHAFC
One of my favourite pictures of the old Goldstone Ground, Hove. Future England World Cup winner Ray Wilson, born on this day in 1934, tries and fails to keep the ball out of Huddersfield Town's net in their 3-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in September 1959.
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is a magnificent photograph #BHAFC
A superb programme cover from the game #OTD in 1949, when #BHAFC travelled to play #NFFC at The City Ground. A crowd of 13,096 saw Albion win 1-0, thanks to a goal from Fred Leamon. The result keeps us 13th in the Div 3 (S) table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A superb programme cover from the game #OTD in 1949, when #BHAFC travelled to play #NFFC at The City Ground. A crowd of 13,096 saw Albion win 1-0, thanks to a goal from Fred Leamon. The result keeps us 13th in the Div 3 (S) table. seagullsprogrammes.co.uk
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Very much looking forward to reading this
#BHAFC #BuildaBonfire
Very much looking forward to reading this
#BHAFC #BuildaBonfire
December 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Look what’s just popped through my letterbox.
Very much looking forward to reading this
#BHAFC #BuildaBonfire
Very much looking forward to reading this
#BHAFC #BuildaBonfire