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FOLLOW the story of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club from 1908 onwards, told through original newspaper reports. Relive historic moments — from the 1983 FA Cup run, to promotion to the Premier League in 2017, and the historic win over Ajax in the UEFA Europa League. Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your book with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. A piece of Seagulls history to gift, share, and relive.
WHISTLES ring out across the Amex Stadium. Three minutes of added time separate Brighton and Hove Albion from history. Fans wait anxiously, then — the final whistle blows! Fists punch the air as supporters stream onto the pitch, arms outstretched, mobbing players. Chris Hughton shakes hands and hugs the coaching staff, while fans leap, scarves swing, and chants rise: ‘We're on the way to the Premier League!’.
This book tells the story of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club through authentic newspaper reports, beginning in 1908. Relive defining moments — from the 1983 FA Cup run to promotion to the Premier League in 2017, and the win over Ajax in the UEFA Europa League at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Follow the team’s journey decade by decade, told through the words of journalists who witnessed it.
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your book with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. Whether for a Seagulls fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of sports history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8cm x 36.4cm)
Pages: 140
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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