On this day ten years ago Brighton and Hove Albion opened its new club shop in Queens Road, Brighton. The Argus went down to meet the players, manager and eager fans who couldn’t wait to get their hands on all the newest Seagulls merchandise, including the new club kit.
Albion players from James Tunnicliffe, Graeme Smith and Gary Dicker with the new red and black away kit
Christine Warrent made up the new shirts
Gully and two of Gully’s Girls Becky Carr (left) and Jo Wilson outside the new shop
Opening of the new Brighton and Hove Albion club shop - Albion players Graeme Smith, James Tunnicliffe, Mark Wright, Gary Dicker and management team Bob Booker, manger Russell Slade and Dean White
Brothers Paul Barber (right) and Andrew Barber check out the new away kit
Manger Russell Slade signs autographs
Happy with their new black and red away kit, Albion fans Simon Doughty and Joshua Doughty, six
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