In this bumper episode, Russ and Pete welcomed yet another debutante to the pod in the shape of Scott McCarthy, lifelong Albion fan and writer on BHAFC matters for WeAreBrighton.com since 2009 and contributor to various national football media outlets including 90min.comScott gives us his Albion story, describes the genesis of WeAreBrighton and his other football writing developments, reveals his curious drink-based half-time matchday ritual and waxes lyrical about his new found ‘best friendship’ with Paul Barber ;)Then, 1hr and 7 mins later, our new chum, FA Cup expert Phil Annets, joined us to look over this year’s competition so far and what he’s looking forward to from the famous 3rd Round of this year’s event.Phil has this season published a book on the 150 year anniversary of the FA Cup which is available to buy from Amazon but also more preferably from his website directly, where there is currently an enticing postage free January sale offer. It’s an excellent read, packed with trivia and interesting stats. We urge you to try it as a new year treat!https://facupfactfile.co.uk/shopFollow Phil on Twitter for lots of great info and opinion @FACupFactfileAnd check out plenty of funny, irreverent and pertinent Albion opinion by following Scott’s Albion scribbling at WeAreBrighton.com and on Twitter @wearebrightonStand or fall! UTA! May the best Albion (that’s BHAFC!) win!!!@BrightonRockPodbrightonrockpodcast@gmail.comPart of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address:social.co.uk">www.sport-social.co.uk Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars on Apple and any other platforms that provide the opportunity to do so! Why not write a review while you are at it?! ;0). All this helps our rankings and improves our chances of getting exciting guests onto the show.Humble thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices