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My Albion memories: Graham Tate

We asked for your favourite memories of supporting the club. Today it's Graham Tate.

By BHAFC • 11 April 2020

By Evening Argus
Jimmy Case celebrates his stunning strike against Sheffield Wednesday in the semi-final.

When was your first game? What was the score? What can you remember about the game?

Millwall at the Goldstone, I think it was 1-1 or 2-1 in 1956 and I remember my Dad shouting at Bert Stephens when he misplaced a pass.

Who was your first Albion idol?

Jack Bertolini. He was the first player I recall making a slide tackle.

What is your favourite Albion game and why?

1983 FA Cup semi-final v Sheffield Wednesday at Highbury. I recall walking out of the ground on cloud nine as I could not quite take in the fact that we had actually reached Wembley.

Which season stands out as your favourite?

1957/58 season as we gained our first promotion with a whopping 6-0 win at home to Watford.

Which are your favourite Albion home and away shirts?

The home shirt which celebrated the centenary of the club 1901/2001 with the twin crests of Brighton & Hove on it. It is still worn by myself and many others at our games.

What is your all-time Albion XI?

Roberts; Calderon, Cullip, Dunk, Langley; Lawrenson, Horton, Turner, Vincente; Ward, Zamora.