[Brighton] Sports shops in Brighton and Hove

PeterT · Dec 30, 2021

I recently had need to visit an actual sports shop and buy some equipment, and went to Nick Rivett sports in Hove. But it made me think about all the sports shops I knew growing up that had bitten the dust, many of which were (Danny Dyer voice approaching) proper old school sports shops.

For starters:
Diggens Sports
Gamleys (used to have separate sports shop too)
Hove Sports Depot
Sports Corner
Wisden Sports
Swift Sports
Sports Special
Even JJB at the Goldstone has been and gone!

There are probably others I have forgotten. (Edits - David Rose Sports, Olympus Sport and AA Baker too, of course, well remembered by other posters!)

Apart from Nick Rivett, I could only think of some of the newer ones like Decathlon, JJB (both North Street), the one in Lewes and that’s about it.

Jesus Gul · Dec 30, 2021

David Rose - an institution

finds a David Rose Sports thread from 2006 in the archive - not sure how to link to this post

Nobby Cybergoat · Dec 30, 2021

Swift sports was a huge loss

PeterT · Dec 30, 2021

Jesus Gul said:
David Rose - an institution

Yes, how could I have forgotten them? Used them for years both at Dyke Road and Western Road

stingray · Dec 30, 2021

NIck Rivett is a top guy, non pushy and matches online prices.

Barham's tash · Dec 30, 2021

Nobby Cybergoat said:
Swift sports was a huge loss

I remember when the owner retired and said that sadly neither of his son's wanted to take the business on. He was incredibly knowledgeable, affable and kind hearted. From my first airflow ball to my last pair of Predator boots I bought for Uni football I always went there even if it meant an extra £5 or whatever on the item because it was worth supporting.

essbee1 · Dec 30, 2021

AA Baker in the London Road. Great shop.

Acker79 · Dec 30, 2021

Intersport in churchill square (and it's eternal 'closing down sale')

PeterT · Dec 30, 2021

essbee1 said:
AA Baker in the London Road. Great shop.

They used to have a great supply of Subbuteo gear in there. I remember saving up, cycling down there to buy 1 Subbuteo floodlight!

TottonSeagull · Dec 30, 2021

Barham's tash said:
I remember when the owner retired and said that sadly neither of his son's wanted to take the business on. He was incredibly knowledgeable, affable and kind hearted. From my first airflow ball to my last pair of Predator boots I bought for Uni football I always went there even if it meant an extra £5 or whatever on the item because it was worth supporting.

Ken is still around. He sometimes uses one of our STs. Very nice guy!

Weststander · Dec 30, 2021

Olympus Sports at the Clock Tower (next to the Quadrant pub I think on he NW side).

Late 70’s and 80’s.

I bought Adidas Samba and Mamba trainers there when at school.

Mackenzie · Dec 30, 2021

Swift Sports was my go to. Fantastic shop, lovely staff, had everything.

Awful seeing it gone.

knocky1 · Dec 30, 2021

The Jog Shop is a very local shop for local people. It's in Kemp Town. They organise the Weakest Link Relay run every year at the Marina and NSC has provided 3-4 teams of 4 runners for the last 5 years (but not Covid years). https://www.brightonsports.co.uk/theweakestlink

Just noticed that they've finally come up to date with a new website https://jogshoponline.co.uk/

Cowfold Seagull · Dec 30, 2021

Ricky Sopp runs Broadwater Sports in Worthing.

PeterT · Dec 30, 2021

Weststander said:
Olympus Sports at the Clock Tower (next to the Quadrant pub I think on he NW side).

Late 70’s and 80’s.

I bought Adidas Samba and Mamba trainers there when at school.

Have you seen the ‘Casuals’ programme on Amazon Prime? These and other Adidas (or Adeeeedus, as pronounced on the programme by Scousers!) trainers get quite a mention!

BN9 BHA · Dec 30, 2021

Did the large CO-OP in London Road sell sports equipment?
I saw Subbuteo mentioned and that was definitely sold there in their toy department.

Barham's tash · Dec 30, 2021

Acker79 said:
Intersport in churchill square (and it's eternal 'closing down sale')

A precursor to Sports Direct I think

Greg Bobkin · Dec 30, 2021

Wasn't there a shop called 'Sport and Ski' in Brighton, somewhere? Possibly the old Churchill Square or nearby?

Acker79 · Dec 30, 2021

Greg Bobkin said:
Wasn't there a shop called 'Sport and Ski' in Brighton, somewhere? Possibly the old Churchill Square or nearby?

That's the other name I was trying to remember. It was one of the interations of intersport.

Cowfold Seagull · Dec 30, 2021

bn9 bha said:
Did the large CO-OP in London Road sell sports equipment?
I saw Subbuteo mentioned and that was definitely sold there in their toy department.

Was there anything much that they didn't sell?

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