A LIFELONG Albion season ticket holder met former players Glenn Murray and Bobby Zamora after winning a competition.

Gym club coach Andrew Hair, his wife Pauline, daughter Rebecca and grandson Caleb had a pitch-side photo with the former striker, ahead of the Seagull’s 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Amex Stadium.

The family from Hurstpierpoint were treated to a three-course lunch before watching the match alongside ex-Albion players and were also given a framed, signed home shirt.

Andrew, who has been running Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club for more than 40 years, said: “It was wonderful to meet Glenn Murray and also Bobby Zamora, who are two of my all-time Albion dream team members thanks to the pleasure they have given us in the past.

“We will treasure the opportunity to go pitch-side for the presentation and we are delighted to have photos to remember the occasion.

“The result added to the day, which was finished off in style with the gift of a replica shirt to our grandson - now proudly wearing it - and a photo opportunity with Marc Cucurella, who we spotted in the car park as we left the ground.”

Andrew thanked law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter, which organised the competition, for the “fabulous day”.

The company has sponsored the Platinum Lounge in Albion’s 1901 Club since the Amex Stadium opened in 2011.

Mayo Wynne Baxter hosted a fan-zone "spot the ball" competition in September 2019 in collaboration with the Seagulls, with the winner receiving a hospitality package for the day.

However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the prize was put on hold until the final day of the 2021/22 season.

Lorna Gietzen from Mayo Wynne Baxter said: “We are so glad that, as winners of our competition, Andrew and his family have finally been able to experience their prize.

“We have been a strong supporter of sport across Sussex over the years and we are proud to be Albion sponsors, not only because of their impressive journey up the divisions but also because of the amount of work they do within their local community.”