'Something I will always treasure' - fan stories
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Brett: I first watched Brighton in the 1963-64 season, on the "chicken run", at the Goldstone Ground. My first professional game and my team forever.
What excites me is the maverick who gets you out of your seat and when possession-based football takes a rest for a split second and something magical happens.
The epitome of a maverick in Brighton colours is Julio Enciso and his goal of the season in 2022-23 against Man City was such a moment.
Another maverick from an entirely different era was Brian Bromley and the above letter from manager Pat Saward in 1972 is something I will always treasure.
Brighton Boy: Ever since I first laid eyes on Kaoru Mitoma swiftly weaving in and out of helpless defenders, I loved Brighton. My first live game was against Everton in 2022. We were fighting for Europe that season, but we lost by a harsh score - 5-1. Although I had witnessed a great loss, I came out of Amex Stadium with a new spark of love for the team. I'd been watching the Albion for a bit, but that moment was when I knew…..Albion was the team for me.
Giles: I have been supporting the Seagulls for 50 years. I used to hear the roar from the Goldstone from my dormitory window. Peter Ward was my first hero but there have been many more including Bobby Zamora and Kaoru Mitoma.
I love going to see them play with my two sons and want to hear one of my son Joe's songs played at the Amex. I think they have a great squad and without European distraction they could do well this season. A little more consistency and they could be top six and winners of a cup. Seagulls!
