It’s that time of the year again when the fixtures are released and we all begin to make plans for the football season. Which stadiums have I not visited? And which ones will make for the best away day? The Premier League welcomes two new boys to its ranks; Brighton & Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town, neither of whom have featured in the top flight of English football since the Premier League’s formation in 1992. For many supporters of Premier League clubs this season’s scheduled trips to Brighton and Huddersfield will be their first. In this edition, we focus our… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Brighton & Hove Albion
Second time lucky at the Amex Stadium
Blogger and the92.net co-founder Pete made his second trip down to Sussex this year hoping this time to be able to get to the American Express Community Stadium. Ground: The American Express Community Stadium (68/92) Game: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Aston Villa Date: 18/11/2016 Second time lucky The Amex Stadium was proving a difficult obstacle to overcome on my 92 given its location of being a considerable distance from both my own home and my parents’ place. Once or twice previously it was earmarked for a trip that didn’t come to fruition, however last season it was very much… Read more »
A wander to the Macron Stadium
A big welcome to Ross Hamilton-Milburn who makes his debut on our blog reporting back on a trip to the Macron to see if the Trotters veteran strike force could down the Seagulls. Ground: The Macron Stadium 12/92 Game: Bolton 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion Date: 28/02/2015 Thoughts on the Ground Like many new-build modern stadiums, the Macron Stadium is quite remote and a long distance out of the city centre. Normally this can be a bit of an issue in terms of travel as it’s 6 miles away from Bolton train station so it’s certainly out of the question… Read more »
Tim Dove heads to the American Express Community Stadium
As he closes in on the magical 92 blogger Tim Dove heads south to the American Express Community Stadium. With Dougie Freedman taking the Forest hot seat after the sacking of club legend Stuart Pearce would new manager syndrome strike… Ground: 87/92 Game: Brighton 2-3 Nottingham Forest Date: 07/02/2015 Thoughts on the ground: Brighton & Hove Albion moved to the American Express Community Stadium in 2011 which is located just outside of Brighton, in Falmer. I travelled to Falmer via train and upon leaving the station walked up the hill toward the stadium which looks an impressive structure. At first… Read more »
Brighton fan Kieran ticks off Fulham’s Craven Cottage
Brighton fan Kieran makes his blogging debut on the92.net taking in a trip to Craven Cottage the home of Fulham football club as the managerless Seagull’s look to turn around their poor first half of the season. Ground: Craven Cottage 27/92 Game: Fulham 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion Date: 29/12/2014 Thoughts on the ground: I was very impressed with the ground as it is different to what I am used to with the Amex. The Johnny Haynes stand was very unusual but good. On the outside, it just looked like a row of houses but had a small café in… Read more »