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Yep, it's getting some great reviews/publicity. The two of them are also doing a pre-record for Adrian Chiles this morning which, all being well, should be going out later on his 5 Live show. Thanks to anyone who has bought a copy so far, by the way.

One of the nicest ex-pros I've ever had the privilege of meeting or indeed interviewing. But, I tell you what, you wouldn't want to have messed with him on the football field!

In response to a few people who've messaged me off NSC - yes, the venue is indoors, bearing in mind the iffy weather forecast for tomorrow.

For anyone who might be interested, the launch do for my new book 'Eric & Dave - A Lifetime of Football and Friendship' takes place on Sunday 2nd October at the Denton Island Bowls Club in Newhaven, Sussex, kick off at 2pm. Long story short - 'Eric & Dave' is the remarkable story of Eric Gill...

Unfortunately the launch do for my new book 'Eric & Dave - A Lifetime of Football and Friendship', originally due to take place this Sunday (25th Sept) at Denton Island Bowls Club, Newhaven, has had to be postponed until Sunday 2nd October (as the Dave in question tested positive for Covid...

I, too, think we're going to be in for a surprise. The club will have had a contingency plan in place for this (I hope!). It's more a case of whether the person at the top of our list wants us back. Then again, we could do worse than Scott Parker.

You're more than welcome BN9, as indeed is anyone else reading this. Just for info - the bar will be open providing drinks (soft, warm & alcoholic) along with bar snacks, but no other food (if it's lunch you're after, best eat beforehand). Kick off, as I said, is 2pm with things expected to wrap...

A date for your diaries. The launch do for my new book 'Eric & Dave - A Lifetime of Football and Friendship' will be held on Sunday 25th September at Denton Island Bowls Club, Newhaven, Sussex, BN9 9BA, kicking off at 2pm. Long story short - 'Eric & Dave' is the remarkable story of Eric Gill...

It's always been the way, even pre-Premier League, that in order to avoid relegation, you have to beat the sides around you at the bottom in order to survive. That in mind, the next three home games are crucial, with IMO seven points out of nine being necessary (especially considering our dire...

I know everyone keeps harping on about 1983 yet the parallels are very, very similar. I remember us putting in some decent performances during the final months of the 1982/83 campaign but, much like today, it often wasn't enough to get the wins you need to pull away from danger (playing...

Hi all, Seagulls Over London are holding their final gathering of 2018 tomorrow (Thurs) evening. I'm billed as special guest but the star-turns are undoubtedly ex-Albion goalkeeper Brian Powney and defender Ian 'Reggie' Goodwin who will join me to talk about my new book 'Bloody Southerners' and...

Having been up and down and up the leagues with Albion over the past 40 years, I can honestly say that some of my happiest supporting days were in League One/the old Third Division. Somehow the pressure seemed off, expectations were low(ish), you could turn up at a match on the day and pay on...

Thanks AZ. You're a gentleman! Bry Nylon, for what it's worth my 'general thoughts and opinions' about the Albion have appeared in the matchday programme now for years. In fact I've overseen the retro pages of the prog since 2004, along more recently with Ian Hine (another 'labour of love'...

Bry Nylon, I think if you knew me, and you knew about my work over the past 20 years piecing together not only what happened to Leigh Roose but also many other sportsmen who died in the First World War, then you'd know it's nothing of the sort. This is a passion of mine, a labour of love...

It'll be full-on in the city centre on Saturday night, what with the Wales v Australia match taking place. Great place to be on a rugby matchday, is Cardiff, let alone a Saturday when you've got a rugby AND a football game happening!

What, you mean Bloody Southerners?

Couple more clarifications regarding tomorrow night's event in Cardiff Bay. No, it's not all-ticket or book in advance, so feel free to turn up on the night. Yes, Octavo's serves beer (and wines, and spirits). No, it doesn't serve hot food but does have light refreshments (cakes, pastries, etc)...

In response to a couple of people who have contacted me via my website - Octavo's, where the event is being staged, is in the Bay area of Cardiff about a 10 minute walk due south of the City Centre (also served by buses and trains). Booking in advance isn't necessary - just turn up on the night.

Well isn't that spooky! Hope you're enjoying it, if that's the right word to use when referring to the First World War. If you're in Cardiff on Friday night, come on down. Be good to see a few Albion faces there.

Greetings all, Spencer Vignes here - sports writer, author, Albion match day programme scribe, NSC member, etc. I'm also an Albion fan whose adopted home city is Cardiff - very convenient for this weekend, in other words. That in mind, I thought some of you planning on staying over in Cardiff...