[Albion] 1979 Brighton promotion team on the pitch Saturday

[LamieRobertson]

Just seen this from Lawro’s score predictor clip ....first I’ve heard of it....40 years ..blimey!

Well i’ll definitely be getting there early to see that

‘’I am at the Amex Stadium on Saturday for a 40th anniversary reunion with the Brighton team that got promoted to the top flight in 1979.

We will be on the pitch before the game and then there is a party afterwards. It should be a great day and I am really looking forward to seeing some old friends.

Newcastle were the opposition when we won promotion at St James' Park for the first time in the club's history with a 3-1 win on the last day of the season, in front of more than 10,000 Seagulls fans who had made the long journey north. It was a fabulous occasion.

I know Brighton have not scored in their past seven games but I think there could a little bit of fate involved here with the Magpies the opposition again, and this time a win would help them take a huge step towards staying in the Premier League.
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I am sure there will be a lot of celebrating afterwards if that is what happens, although I will not be partying too hard - I will be up bright and early because I am travelling to Turf Moor on Sunday to cover Burnley versus Manchester City.’’

Lawro's prediction: 1-0


Ps he has Cardiff. To lose 2/1

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

My dad went up to Newcastle for that game.

Bring this one on!!!!

 

[LamieRobertson]

My dad went up to Newcastle for that game.

Bring this one on!!!!

My mum went with my sister ....not sure if dad went....I”ll have to ask him

 

[Jack Straw]

I was just a young twenty-three year old whippersnapper when I went to this. One of the greatest memories of supporting the Albion, and I've got quite a few. The day after at the Goldstone was epic too. The North Stand was packed, and the singing was as if there was a match on, rather than just the team's lap of honour around a ploughed up pitch!

 

[catfish]

One of my most prized posessions is the programme from that game signed by the Albion team.

 

[birthofanorange]

I went to this with a mate from college - wonderful day it was, too. I recall all the coaches were not allowed into Newcastle until nearer the match time, so we were all dumped off in a little place outside (can't remember the name of it), and the curtains were twitching as thousands of Brighton fans were roaming the streets and singing, at about 7am.

 

[Eeyore]

I went to this with a mate from college - wonderful day it was, too. I recall all the coaches were not allowed into Newcastle until nearer the match time, so we were all dumped off in a little place outside (can't remember the name of it), and the curtains were twitching as thousands of Brighton fans were roaming the streets and singing, at about 7am.

I've heard these accounts. Must have set off very early.

I was 10 and on my first weekend away. Although this was a church hall camp in Horsted Keynes.

I used a lot of two penny bits calling home as I was homesick and couldn't take to being away. On one such occasion I was informed of the score so it brought much cheer.

 

[BensGrandad]

I drove a Mk1 Ford Escort estate from Worthing to Newcastle and back for that game. Must make sure to be at the ground in good time for this on Saturday .

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

I drove a Mk1 Ford Escort estate from Worthing to Newcastle and back for that game. Must make sure to be at the ground in good time for this on Saturday .

So you're going to Newcastle tomorrow in the same car?
Personally I would leave now, it's a long drive.

 

[Garage_Doors]

I went up to that game with my dad on the Seagull special.

 

[Medwayseagull]

Went up in a mini van overnight with a group. Spent the morning in the pub with some friendly Geordies who were totally conflicted about the game as they were desperate for Sunderland not to go up. Ended up watching the game from the home end with them.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Just seen this from Lawro’s score predictor clip ....first I’ve heard of it....40 years ..blimey!

Well i’ll definitely be getting there early to see that

‘’I am at the Amex Stadium on Saturday for a 40th anniversary reunion with the Brighton team that got promoted to the top flight in 1979.

We will be on the pitch before the game and then there is a party afterwards. It should be a great day and I am really looking forward to seeing some old friends.

Newcastle were the opposition when we won promotion at St James' Park for the first time in the club's history with a 3-1 win on the last day of the season, in front of more than 10,000 Seagulls fans who had made the long journey north. It was a fabulous occasion.

I know Brighton have not scored in their past seven games but I think there could a little bit of fate involved here with the Magpies the opposition again, and this time a win would help them take a huge step towards staying in the Premier League.
T
I am sure there will be a lot of celebrating afterwards if that is what happens, although I will not be partying too hard - I will be up bright and early because I am travelling to Turf Moor on Sunday to cover Burnley versus Manchester City.’’

Lawro's prediction: 1-0


Ps he has Cardiff. To lose 2/1

Need to ask lawro why he extended his garage in Goldstone lane, always seem to leak after

 

[Return of the Rev]

Got to Whitley Bay around 7am after leaving the pub at HH at 11pm. Crazy day, highlight the tomatoe ketchup scuffle at the back of the stand

 

[Gwylan]

Ooh, I'll get there early for that, it would be good to see that team again. Will Gerry Ryan be there, he wasn't in great health last I heard?

That Newcastle game is one of my big regrets in life. I was at uni then and had to gone to every away game up north but I was torn for that game as I also had a hot date lined up for Saturday night. In the end I didn't go ... and was stood up anyway. It was a lesson in life: put more trust in the Albion than in women

 

[Icy Gull]

Unlike tomorrow I went to that game with a happy heart expecting to sweep Newcastle aside. I was totally confident of a win. What a day it was.

 

[Brovion]

40 years! Yes, for me still THE greatest day in my Albion-supporting life.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Amazing times.
Some great football and players.


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[darkwolf666]

One of my most prized posessions is the programme from that game signed by the Albion team.

Funny, one of mine was part of the penalty spot at the Brighton end, which I uprooted when we went on pitch after the game I took it back to Burgess Hill and planted it in my parents garden, where I lovingly watered it and watched itt grow!

Unfortunately my parents didn’t have quite the same affinity with my trophy, as it got paved over!

 

[zefarelly]

That should pile a bit more pressure on our fragile players.

 

[Stat Brother]

You lot sicken me.
It's hardly surprising we have shot shy strikers when the fans can't even hit an open goal:-


1979 Brighton promotion team on the pitch Saturday
I hope they bring their boots with them.