1983 FA CUP RUN

Watch the above video when 32 years ago Brighton & Hove Albion successfully negotiated their way to the FA Cup Final. In 1983 the Seagulls may have been struggling in the league but Jimmy Melia’s men went on a famous cup run, beating Newcastle United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Norwich City and Sheffield Wednesday on their way to the final. And, in the cup’s showpiece event, the Seagulls almost caused a major shock when with the game poised at 2-2 as Gordon Smith saw a late chance saved to deny Albion a famous win over Manchester United. Sadly for the Seagulls, Man United proved too strong in the replay winning 4-0 but despite the disappointment it proved to be an incredible journey that remains in the memory of many Brighton fans.