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Beach Hut

Beach Hut

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Jul 5, 2003
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In the words of Edmund Blackadder this is like a broken pencil, pointless
 






Muzzman

Muzzman

Pocket Rocket
Jul 8, 2003
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Here and There
BrightonCottager said:
I was thinking about this last week because of the way your team name always gets shortened to Brighton in the media. If I supported the Albion, it would massively irritate me.

I still don't really think of B&H as a 'city' and it most definitely retains the feeling and ambience of two places with their distinct characters. Whatever next? There'll be a petition to paint the seafront railings the same colour! It's a no from me.
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Not just the media. The stadium announcer last night shortened our name too,, considering Fulham were our hosts, was a little disrespectful.
 










GT49er

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Brovion said:
I apologise for the abusive answers you've received. The worst thing about NSC is how we treat newcomers, especially those who have the audacity to immediately start threads that go against popular opinion. It does bring out the worst of our inbred yokel tendencies: ("Arrrr! 'Eee be Palace!")

However whilst I might argue with the tone of some of the responses I certainly agree with the sentiment. No, I think it's a terrible idea, I think it's even worse than when Whitehawk FC wanted to rebrand themselves as 'Brighton City'. We are Brighton AND Hove, both the city and the football team. The two are inextricably linked, have been for decades, and I hope they always remain that way. I hope your idea never gets further than a bit of internet talk. Rebranding us won't make one iota of difference either to our national or international profiles. Utter waste of time and money.
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Yes, I can certainly see which way the wind blows on NSC opinion! Viewed from a distance, in faraway Gloucestershire, I can see both sides though - I know we are Brighton and Hove Albion, but when discussing the club I only ever refer to 'Brighton' or 'The Albion'. I've been an armchair fan for a long time now, but back in the day I don't recall any chants that included 'And Hove'!
TBH, The City of Brighton and Hove does sound a bit clunky (City of Liverpool and Croxteth anyone? Or City of Birmingham and Ladywood? No, didn't think so!) but, well, how can I put it? ... ... ... it is what it is, I suppose. I see there's only 37 signatures so far, so I guess there's nothing for anyone to get in a froth about anyway!
 


AK74

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Gava said:
Right now, I’m just trying to gauge interest...
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Nobby Cybergoat

Nobby Cybergoat

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Petition dude

Are we also thinking that the club should be called Brighton Albion?
 






Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's tackle

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Faversham
Nobby Cybergoat said:
Petition dude

Are we also thinking that the club should be called Brighton Albion?
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In honour of the formerly-known Palace Pier, I think Brighton Palace has a nice ring about it.

Dilly ding.

 


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