The Albion Roar

Ady & Al were, of course, saddened to hear of the death of supreme commentator, raconteur, writer, broadcaster, mimic - and fellow Albion fan - Peter Brackley.

Brackers was on fine form when he came by the old Blackman Street studio in August 2014, in the week where Sami Hyypia's side had just beaten Leeds United 2-0 at Elland Road.

We had many wonderful stories from behind the mic from Peter (needless to say the best ones are always told when the mics are off - sorry about that), and his warmth and support for the show were very much appreciated.

Here, minus the match reports, is our tribute to Peter Brackley. Enjoy.

In the week when Lewis Dunk became the first Brighton player to be selected for the full England squad since 1982, Ady & Al discuss his rise through the ranks.

We spend a good half-hour chatting with former Albion full-back Don Shanks about his career, and how as an 'OAP' (his words) he will be running the New York marathon to raise funds for Stan Bowles and for The Alzheimer's Society.

We also have Episode 2, Part 1 of 'A Question of Roar' with Albion fans and happy Quiz victims Jared Evans and Russell Guiver trying to out-knowledge each other on the Albion's history.

Shirt of the Week is a Balkan beauty.

With two matches - Manchester City and West Ham - to talk about, Dan Hermitage and Roar debutant Alex Batt came by the Radio Reverb studio in the Open Market to debate and pull apart the two very different performances - and sing the praises of two of the Albion's current in-form players.

Shirt of the Week is a classic Brazilian strip - as it were.

Co-founder of Proud Seagulls, Stuart came into the studio to chew over the fat with Al about the Spurs games, VAR, referees, train tickets, homophobia in men's football, Brighton Pride and much more.

Meanwhile, Al chatted to Football Supporters' Federation Chief Executive Kevin Miles about the issues the organisation is taking up with the Premier League in two weeks' time.

Band member Andy Bass joined Ady & Al in the studio to talk over the Southampton game, and to put some perspective of Anthony Knockaert admission of depression.

Author Spencer Vignes has a new book coming out next month about Clough & Taylor's time at the Albion in the mid 1970s.

We have part two of 'A Question of Roar', and Phil's Shirt of the Week left Ady tongue-tied. Again.

Broadcaster and all-round TV sports dude Dave Beckett joined Ady & Al in the studio to chew the fat over his Albion fandom, and working for TV companies around the world, including at the Euros in France, and the World Cup in Russia.

We also have Part One of 'A Question of Roar' between show regular Marcus Hancocks, and Albion Fan of the Year Ken Valder.

The Shirt of the Week is from the West Country.

With the new Albion Women's season upon us, we talk to manager Hope Powell and midfielder Chloe Peplow about the upcoming season, and how they have prepared for it.

Marcus Hancocks joined Al in the studio to run over the Fulham game, and get a little misty-eyed over Glenn Murray.

We also talked to an Albion newbie - Laura Ellen Ashcraft from Pittsburgh, PA - six weeks behind the bell to gain an idea as to what makes someone in the States want to support the Albion.

Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is boating blazer-tastic.

Former Fulham and Albion defender Simon Morgan had a chat with Al about his 11 years at Craven Cottage, and his final year as a pro at Withdean.

Matthew Wilkin dropped by the studio at the Open Market to discuss the Liverpool and Southampton matches.

This week's Shirt of the Week from oldfootballshirts.com hurts the eyes.

The beasting of Manchester United looms large in this week's Albion Roar. 'Brighton, But Only At Home' blogger Jason Thackeray came into the studio to offer his words of wisdom. And we considered Tomer Hemed's loan move to QPR.

We also invited - six years ago - BT Sports presenter Jules Breach on to the Roar. This week, she finally succumbed. And we welcomed back Mark Lawrenson, who terrified Ady with his prediction for the Liverpool game.

Phil Shelley's Shirt of the Week is Balkantastic.

Note to editors: No flasks were hurt in the making of this programme. In fact, no flasks were even mentioned...