On This Day – 23rd September

It was on this day in 1992 that a seventeen-year-old called David Beckham made his Manchester United debut, in a League Cup tie away to Brighton & Hove Albion. Becks came on as a substitute for Andrei Kanchelskis in the 72nd minute. A chorus of “Who the f*****g hell are you?” echoed around the Goldstone Ground […]

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Edu closing in on a big-money deal to secure ‘first signing’ of the summer – report

Edu closing in on a big-money deal to secure ‘first signing’ of the summer – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Ben White from Brighton. According to reports from Football London, the Gunners are edging closer to completing their first signing of the summer transfer window, with a […]

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Brighton & Hove Albion in contract negotiations with two-time FA Cup winner – report

Brighton & Hove Albion in contract negotiations with two-time FA Cup winner – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com Brighton & Hove Albion are in negotiations with Danny Welbeck over a new contract, according to The Argus. The England international joined the Seagulls on a free transfer last summer after the termination of his contract […]

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‘Very close’: Mark Lawrenson states his prediction between Brighton vs Leeds

‘Very close’: Mark Lawrenson states his prediction between Brighton vs Leeds – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United will travel to Amex Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.  Former Liverpool defender turned popular football pundit, Mark Lawrenson, has predicted a 2-1 victory for Leeds. The last time when […]

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On This Day – 1st December

It was on this day in 1973 that Brian Clough’s Brighton and Hove Albion side lost 8-2 at home to Bristol Rovers. The ITV cameras went down to the Goldstone Ground to film the match and the 8-2 hammering was broadcast to the nation. Not the greatest of starts for Clough! Clough and his assistant […]

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Michael Robinson – An obituary

Michael Robinson with team-mate Bruce Grobbelaar after the 1984 European Cup win Former Liverpool, Brighton and Hove Albion and Osasuna Michael Robinson died today at the age of 61.Robinson probably became more famous after his playing career, having spent 30 years in a variety of roles on Spanish television. It was at Second Division Preston […]

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