mona
The Glory Game
In the early 60s everybody local said THE ALBION.
The albion noooooo
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dougdeep
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I started watching BHA in the sixties and then everyone would say " are you going to the Albion "...it was historic...always had been ...always will be.
Those were the days before any rivalry with Palace...before any " seagulls "....Its our name...same as West Bromwich Albion..same as Burton Albion ( yes, there's 3 of us now, don't forget )
Always felt a bit sorry for Bournemouth when they lost " Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic "..AFC Bournemouth was never quite the same.
When we move, we will be quite a long way from Hove but the name of the club must never change. I cherish memories of the Goldstone, of the walk from Hove station or across the park and over the Old Shoreham road.
Just mention of the word " Albion " brings it back to me.
It warms the cockles of the heart to hear James Alexander Gordon at 5 o'clock on saturdays saying...." Brighton and Hove Albion ( 0-1-2-3-4-5 etc )............
Those were the days before any rivalry with Palace...before any " seagulls "....Its our name...same as West Bromwich Albion..same as Burton Albion ( yes, there's 3 of us now, don't forget )
Always felt a bit sorry for Bournemouth when they lost " Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic "..AFC Bournemouth was never quite the same.
When we move, we will be quite a long way from Hove but the name of the club must never change. I cherish memories of the Goldstone, of the walk from Hove station or across the park and over the Old Shoreham road.
Just mention of the word " Albion " brings it back to me.
It warms the cockles of the heart to hear James Alexander Gordon at 5 o'clock on saturdays saying...." Brighton and Hove Albion ( 0-1-2-3-4-5 etc )............
Whitterz
Mmmmm? Marvellous
The Albion for me
'Albion' derives from the Greek work for Britain, which is thought to come from the cliffs that can be seen along the South coast. Therefore, logic would dictate that the only proper Albion would come from the South coast, not a small town near Dudley, nor Burton.
Chicken Runner61
We stand where we want!
- May 20, 2007
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It was always are you going UP the albion for me
Chrystal Palace
SJ's Fake Tan
- Sep 6, 2009
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I agree. The Albion isn't very fitting. Maybe Brighton and Hove Cocklovers? Or maybe just Brighton sends that message across
I believe it's actually derived from the Greek word for 'white' (believed to be refering to the white cliffs, as you say)
Hence albino, albumen etc.
NMH
Banned
They were the Albion long long before your username.
:US:
Some people, eh? :dasreich:
NMH
Banned
Cocklovers? Really?
I haven't noticed anyone on here saying they loved you, but
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Wahay - we have a COMEDIAN on-board! Funilly enough, I've never heard anybody say anything like that before regarding our club or city. You should be doing stand-up with that razor-sharp wit. Be a waste not too, quite honestly.
ps In answer to the original question, the answer is: No I bloody well won't. We are Brighton & Hove Albion - therefore we are not just Brighton are we? So it's The Albion then. End of.
Shinbreath
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manilaseagull
Used to be Swindonseagull
I thought the kids had gone back to school?
So, going by that logic, you support Crystal Tinpot Pikey Infested Saaf Landahn Shithole Micky Mouse Inbred Stinky Palace?
:mendoza:
Lord Bracknell
On fire
At least we are spared people calling us The Blues.
NMH
Banned
So, going by that logic, you support Crystal Tinpot Pikey Infested Saaf Landahn Shithole Micky Mouse Inbred Stinky Palace?
:mendoza:
Excellent post, Twisted
Garry Nelson's Left Foot
Well-known member
I think any of the following are perfectly acceptable ways of calling us:
The Albion.
Brigh'on.
Brightnovealbion.
The Albion.
Brigh'on.
Brightnovealbion.