Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day
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Lifelong Albion fan.
I've written a third book on the club and it's available here:
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
I've written a third book on the club and it's available here:
https://www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hove-albion-books/
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
On this day, 1965.
Albion beat Wisbech Town in the FA Cup first round at the Goldstone...
10-1!
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All this and much more in B & H On This Day.
Personalised signed copies available on eBay:
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#BHAFC #Brighton #Seagulls #BHAOTD
Albion beat Wisbech Town in the FA Cup first round at the Goldstone...
10-1!
======================
All this and much more in B & H On This Day.
Personalised signed copies available on eBay:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #Brighton #Seagulls #BHAOTD
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November 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
On this day, 1965.
Albion beat Wisbech Town in the FA Cup first round at the Goldstone...
10-1!
======================
All this and much more in B & H On This Day.
Personalised signed copies available on eBay:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #Brighton #Seagulls #BHAOTD
Albion beat Wisbech Town in the FA Cup first round at the Goldstone...
10-1!
======================
All this and much more in B & H On This Day.
Personalised signed copies available on eBay:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #Brighton #Seagulls #BHAOTD
On this day, 2006. Northwich Victoria visited Withdean in the FA Cup first round.
The Conference side didn’t stand a chance as Albion rattled in eight - the biggest win during Albion's 12 years at the Theatre of Trees.
Signed copies:
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
The Conference side didn’t stand a chance as Albion rattled in eight - the biggest win during Albion's 12 years at the Theatre of Trees.
Signed copies:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On this day, 2006. Northwich Victoria visited Withdean in the FA Cup first round.
The Conference side didn’t stand a chance as Albion rattled in eight - the biggest win during Albion's 12 years at the Theatre of Trees.
Signed copies:
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
The Conference side didn’t stand a chance as Albion rattled in eight - the biggest win during Albion's 12 years at the Theatre of Trees.
Signed copies:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Looking for the perfect gift for the Albion fan in your life?
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Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day.
274 pages of #BHAFC history, in an easily digestible format.
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You've found it!
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274 pages of #BHAFC history, in an easily digestible format.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for the Albion fan in your life?
You've found it!
Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day.
274 pages of #BHAFC history, in an easily digestible format.
Buy signed copies:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
@northstandchat.bsky.social #BHAOTD @dogmabrighton.com
You've found it!
Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day.
274 pages of #BHAFC history, in an easily digestible format.
Buy signed copies:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
@northstandchat.bsky.social #BHAOTD @dogmabrighton.com
On this day in 1984:
The new North Stand roof was unveiled, for a 0-0 draw with Barnsley.
First 1,000 entrants were given a free foam hand - FA Cup final leftovers.
The game was so poor manager Chris Cattlin fined himself a week’s wages!
#BHAFC
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The new North Stand roof was unveiled, for a 0-0 draw with Barnsley.
First 1,000 entrants were given a free foam hand - FA Cup final leftovers.
The game was so poor manager Chris Cattlin fined himself a week’s wages!
#BHAFC
Buy #BHAOTD here: amzn.to/42MurAa
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October 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
On this day in 1984:
The new North Stand roof was unveiled, for a 0-0 draw with Barnsley.
First 1,000 entrants were given a free foam hand - FA Cup final leftovers.
The game was so poor manager Chris Cattlin fined himself a week’s wages!
#BHAFC
Buy #BHAOTD here: amzn.to/42MurAa
The new North Stand roof was unveiled, for a 0-0 draw with Barnsley.
First 1,000 entrants were given a free foam hand - FA Cup final leftovers.
The game was so poor manager Chris Cattlin fined himself a week’s wages!
#BHAFC
Buy #BHAOTD here: amzn.to/42MurAa
#BHAOTD 1997, an Albion delegation descended on Woking FC to investigate the possibility of a groundshare arrangement with the Conference side.
Yep, the Albion were looking to play home games 60 miles away, which was a bit closer than Gillingham.
#BHAFC
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Yep, the Albion were looking to play home games 60 miles away, which was a bit closer than Gillingham.
#BHAFC
Buy my book here: tinyurl.com/3utx9h6x
Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day: History, facts and figures from every day of the year
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October 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
#BHAOTD 1997, an Albion delegation descended on Woking FC to investigate the possibility of a groundshare arrangement with the Conference side.
Yep, the Albion were looking to play home games 60 miles away, which was a bit closer than Gillingham.
#BHAFC
Buy my book here: tinyurl.com/3utx9h6x
Yep, the Albion were looking to play home games 60 miles away, which was a bit closer than Gillingham.
#BHAFC
Buy my book here: tinyurl.com/3utx9h6x
On this day in 1998.
Scars & Stripes hosted Fans and Bands United at the Paradox. The Levellers, who performed Save Our Seagulls, Buster Bloodvessel and the Fish Brothers entertained over 1,200 Albion fans.
A £4,000 cheque was presented to Dick Knight on the pitch at Gillingham.
#BHAOTD #BHAFC
Scars & Stripes hosted Fans and Bands United at the Paradox. The Levellers, who performed Save Our Seagulls, Buster Bloodvessel and the Fish Brothers entertained over 1,200 Albion fans.
A £4,000 cheque was presented to Dick Knight on the pitch at Gillingham.
#BHAOTD #BHAFC
October 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
September 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On this day 2008, Man City – recently rebranded as the richest club in the world – were in town for a League Cup clash.
Third-tier Albion won on penalties in front of Withdean’s biggest crowd during the club's 12-year tenure, 8,729.
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Third-tier Albion won on penalties in front of Withdean’s biggest crowd during the club's 12-year tenure, 8,729.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
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September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
On this day 2008, Man City – recently rebranded as the richest club in the world – were in town for a League Cup clash.
Third-tier Albion won on penalties in front of Withdean’s biggest crowd during the club's 12-year tenure, 8,729.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Third-tier Albion won on penalties in front of Withdean’s biggest crowd during the club's 12-year tenure, 8,729.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
On this day in 1992, David Beckham made his debut for Manchester United as a sub in a League Cup tie at the Goldstone.
Listen to the YouTube clip and you can hear a special North Stand greeting for the future England captain!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HytB...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD #Beckham
Listen to the YouTube clip and you can hear a special North Stand greeting for the future England captain!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HytB...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD #Beckham
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September 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
On this day in 1992, David Beckham made his debut for Manchester United as a sub in a League Cup tie at the Goldstone.
Listen to the YouTube clip and you can hear a special North Stand greeting for the future England captain!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HytB...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD #Beckham
Listen to the YouTube clip and you can hear a special North Stand greeting for the future England captain!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HytB...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD #Beckham
Albion wore blue and white stripes for the very first time, on this day in 1904, in the 2-2 draw at New Brompton (now Gillingham).
Loads more exciting facts, figures and stories here:
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Loads more exciting facts, figures and stories here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
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September 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Albion wore blue and white stripes for the very first time, on this day in 1904, in the 2-2 draw at New Brompton (now Gillingham).
Loads more exciting facts, figures and stories here:
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Loads more exciting facts, figures and stories here:
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Had a laugh recording the @officialbha.bsky.social podcast with Glenn Murray - featured in the book) and @paulhayward.bsky.social.
Listen here:
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Book available here:
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Listen here:
www.brightonandhovealbion.com/podcasts
Book available here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
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August 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Had a laugh recording the @officialbha.bsky.social podcast with Glenn Murray - featured in the book) and @paulhayward.bsky.social.
Listen here:
www.brightonandhovealbion.com/podcasts
Book available here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Listen here:
www.brightonandhovealbion.com/podcasts
Book available here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
On this day in 1970, Peter O’Sullivan made his Albion debut in the third-tier 0-0 home draw with Torquay United.
The full Welsh international scored 43 goals in 491 appearances over 11 years.
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
The full Welsh international scored 43 goals in 491 appearances over 11 years.
Thousands more stats here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
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August 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
On this day in 1970, Peter O’Sullivan made his Albion debut in the third-tier 0-0 home draw with Torquay United.
The full Welsh international scored 43 goals in 491 appearances over 11 years.
Thousands more stats here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
The full Welsh international scored 43 goals in 491 appearances over 11 years.
Thousands more stats here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
On this day in 2021, Albion signed Japan international Kaoru Mitoma from Kawasaki Frontale.
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All this, and lots more, in Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day, available here:
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#KaoruMitoma #BHAFC #BHAOTD #Mitoma
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All this, and lots more, in Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day, available here:
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#KaoruMitoma #BHAFC #BHAOTD #Mitoma
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August 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
On this day in 2021, Albion signed Japan international Kaoru Mitoma from Kawasaki Frontale.
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All this, and lots more, in Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day, available here:
englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#KaoruMitoma #BHAFC #BHAOTD #Mitoma
@officialbha.bsky.social
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All this, and lots more, in Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day, available here:
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#KaoruMitoma #BHAFC #BHAOTD #Mitoma
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On this day - 12 years before Falmer opened - #BHAFC were back in Brighton for the first game at Withdean Stadium.
In the fourth-tier fixture, Mansfield Town were stunned 6-0 as seven players made their debuts in front of 5,882 fans.
Darren Freeman bagged a hat-trick.
#BHAOTD
In the fourth-tier fixture, Mansfield Town were stunned 6-0 as seven players made their debuts in front of 5,882 fans.
Darren Freeman bagged a hat-trick.
#BHAOTD
August 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
On this day 2011...
Albion's first league match at Falmer, against Doncaster Rovers.
In the eighth minute of injury time Craig Noone played Will Buckley through, who scored to send the 20,219 crowd into raptures.
2-1 #BHAFC.
What a day!
#BHAOTD
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Albion's first league match at Falmer, against Doncaster Rovers.
In the eighth minute of injury time Craig Noone played Will Buckley through, who scored to send the 20,219 crowd into raptures.
2-1 #BHAFC.
What a day!
#BHAOTD
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
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August 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
On this day 2011...
Albion's first league match at Falmer, against Doncaster Rovers.
In the eighth minute of injury time Craig Noone played Will Buckley through, who scored to send the 20,219 crowd into raptures.
2-1 #BHAFC.
What a day!
#BHAOTD
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
Albion's first league match at Falmer, against Doncaster Rovers.
In the eighth minute of injury time Craig Noone played Will Buckley through, who scored to send the 20,219 crowd into raptures.
2-1 #BHAFC.
What a day!
#BHAOTD
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
On this day in 2021, Leeds United fans got the hump when we sold Ben White to Arsenal, thinking he was their player!
The defender had a season on loan in each tier before playing in the top flight for the Albion.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
The defender had a season on loan in each tier before playing in the top flight for the Albion.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
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July 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
On this day in 2021, Leeds United fans got the hump when we sold Ben White to Arsenal, thinking he was their player!
The defender had a season on loan in each tier before playing in the top flight for the Albion.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
The defender had a season on loan in each tier before playing in the top flight for the Albion.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
On this day, 1999.
After two long years playing home games at Gillingham, Albion were finally back in Brighton. Withdean Stadium welcomed Nottingham Forest for the inaugural friendly.
The players arrived on an open-top bus as the Brighton Silver Band played GOSBTS.
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
After two long years playing home games at Gillingham, Albion were finally back in Brighton. Withdean Stadium welcomed Nottingham Forest for the inaugural friendly.
The players arrived on an open-top bus as the Brighton Silver Band played GOSBTS.
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
July 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
On this day in 2004, former Atletico Madrid reserve Maheta Molango signed for Albion – after netting three times in two trial games.
He is now chief executive officer of the Professional Footballers’ Association.
Signed copies of #BHAOTD here:
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#BHAFC
He is now chief executive officer of the Professional Footballers’ Association.
Signed copies of #BHAOTD here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC
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July 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
On this day in 2004, former Atletico Madrid reserve Maheta Molango signed for Albion – after netting three times in two trial games.
He is now chief executive officer of the Professional Footballers’ Association.
Signed copies of #BHAOTD here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC
He is now chief executive officer of the Professional Footballers’ Association.
Signed copies of #BHAOTD here:
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC
On this day in 2017, Albion made one of the most important signings in the club's history - Pascal Gross from FC Ingolstadt 04, for just £3 million!
The German scored Albion’s first Premier League goal and was a model of consistency during his seven-year spell.
We miss you Pascal!
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
The German scored Albion’s first Premier League goal and was a model of consistency during his seven-year spell.
We miss you Pascal!
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
July 1, 2025 at 8:07 AM
#BHOTD, 2023
#BHAFC Blind FC made history by winning the FA
Disability Cup for the first time, beating RNC Hereford 1-0, to complete the double.
Albion’s victorious squad:
1 Maciej Kason, 3 Cyril Thomas, 4 Liam Archer, 5 Robin Williams, 6 Saman Ojradast, 7 Hamad Ebrahim (1), 8 Darren Harris.
#BHAFC Blind FC made history by winning the FA
Disability Cup for the first time, beating RNC Hereford 1-0, to complete the double.
Albion’s victorious squad:
1 Maciej Kason, 3 Cyril Thomas, 4 Liam Archer, 5 Robin Williams, 6 Saman Ojradast, 7 Hamad Ebrahim (1), 8 Darren Harris.
June 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On this day, 2001
Albion fans congregated at St Peter’s to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary.
The mayor declared;
“God bless you Albion, from the city of Brighton & Hove we congratulate you on your centenary and we wish you every success in the future, going up and up."
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Albion fans congregated at St Peter’s to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary.
The mayor declared;
“God bless you Albion, from the city of Brighton & Hove we congratulate you on your centenary and we wish you every success in the future, going up and up."
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
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June 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This just popped into my head so had to share.
Andone's goal against Palace in 2019.
Absolute cracker.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_bd...
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#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Andone's goal against Palace in 2019.
Absolute cracker.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_bd...
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
www.youtube.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This just popped into my head so had to share.
Andone's goal against Palace in 2019.
Absolute cracker.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_bd...
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Andone's goal against Palace in 2019.
Absolute cracker.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_bd...
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
#BHAFC #BHAOTD
Thursday 3rd June 2010
On a sunny day, the stunning white arches that would hold up the West Stand roof were lowered into place at Falmer.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
UTA!
#BHAOTD #BHAFC
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*Pic @wearebrighton.com. I think that's the West arch?!!
On a sunny day, the stunning white arches that would hold up the West Stand roof were lowered into place at Falmer.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
UTA!
#BHAOTD #BHAFC
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*Pic @wearebrighton.com. I think that's the West arch?!!
June 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thursday 3rd June 2010
On a sunny day, the stunning white arches that would hold up the West Stand roof were lowered into place at Falmer.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
UTA!
#BHAOTD #BHAFC
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*Pic @wearebrighton.com. I think that's the West arch?!!
On a sunny day, the stunning white arches that would hold up the West Stand roof were lowered into place at Falmer.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
UTA!
#BHAOTD #BHAFC
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*Pic @wearebrighton.com. I think that's the West arch?!!
On this day 1991,
Over 32,000 Albion fans were at the Twin Towers for the Second Division Play-off Final. Wearing the infamous red ‘Chewits wrapper’ kit, the 3-1 defeat to Notts County was compounded by Dave Regis scoring for the Magpies with his plums.
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Over 32,000 Albion fans were at the Twin Towers for the Second Division Play-off Final. Wearing the infamous red ‘Chewits wrapper’ kit, the 3-1 defeat to Notts County was compounded by Dave Regis scoring for the Magpies with his plums.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
June 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
On this day 1991,
Over 32,000 Albion fans were at the Twin Towers for the Second Division Play-off Final. Wearing the infamous red ‘Chewits wrapper’ kit, the 3-1 defeat to Notts County was compounded by Dave Regis scoring for the Magpies with his plums.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...
Over 32,000 Albion fans were at the Twin Towers for the Second Division Play-off Final. Wearing the infamous red ‘Chewits wrapper’ kit, the 3-1 defeat to Notts County was compounded by Dave Regis scoring for the Magpies with his plums.
www.englishfootballbooks.com/brighton-hov...