About

1901 sees the origin of Brighton & Hove Albion, the seaside club rooted in Brighton and Hove that now competes in the Premier League. This seaside identity has informed decades of shirt design, from striped home kits to bold alternatives, and it is why collectors and supporters turn to Walkouts for signed football shirts that carry provenance from the club’s modern era.

The club’s modern home is the stadium at Falmer, commonly called the Falmer Stadium or the American Express Community Stadium, a venue that replaced the long‑standing Goldstone Ground and the interim Withdean phase. Those ground changes have left a clear material record in shirts, patches and match programmes, helping authenticate era specific items and supplying provenance for framed shirts and display pieces.

Signed retail shirts command attention alongside match‑worn pieces; many collectors explicitly seek fanshop issues because early production runs, player‑issue variants and region specific releases were limited. Retail releases with a documented signature and supporting paperwork, especially items accompanied by COA, are in steady demand among those who value verifiable signatures over unproven examples.

Anniversary releases after 1970 are particularly chased, most notably the club’s milestone issue around Centenary 2001, which celebrated a century of local football identity and combined retro styling with commemorative badges. Such releases often used numbered runs or special packaging, details that lift them above ordinary retail stock for collectors focused on provenance.

Season and match magnets include specific campaigns that changed the club’s trajectory. Shirts from the 2016-17 promotion season are examples of this, chased because they represent the campaign that returned the club to the top flight and because many match shirts from that period still surface with player inscriptions and squad signatures. Early Premier League campaigns are similarly prized because of the new production runs and the first official Premier League retail badges.

An iconic away colourway frequently noted among collectors is a bright yellow alternative used in decisive away fixtures that helped secure promotion and key league points; such colourways link a shirt to a specific match outcome, which increases its story value. Provenance is strengthened when an away shirt can be tied to a named fixture, a stadium, and to photographic evidence from that day, and items tied to decisive promotion matches often command the strongest interest.

For Brighton fans and collectors, provenance touches on the club’s tangible history, from the Goldstone Ground to the American Express Community Stadium, and from promotion campaigns to first Premier League seasons. Retail signed shirts, centenary releases and shirts from 2016-17 and 2017-18 all surface with varying verification, so buyers looking for framed shirts or player signatures often prioritise documented runs, match photography and COA style evidence when sourcing through specialist sellers and through Walkouts.

Legends & Leadership

Tommy Cook, Brian Horton, Gerry Ryan, Gordon Smith, Jimmy Case are recognised as legend players for Brighton, with dominant eras in the 1920s, the 1970s, the late 1970s, the early 1980s and the early 1980s respectively, reflecting a lineage that shaped the club’s identity across generations.

Lewis Dunk, Pascal Gross stand out as recent key players in the 2010s and the late 2010s, exemplifying reliability and composure that helped define the club’s modern on-pitch style.

Chris Hughton is regarded as a legendary manager in the contemporary era for laying strong foundations and standards, while Tony Bloom is the influential owner whose long-term stewardship and vision have underpinned stability and progress off the pitch.

Stadium

Also known as
Falmer Stadium

FAQ

Q: What kinds of Brighton items do you offer?A: We curate prints and memorabilia celebrating Brighton and its football heritage, including limited editions where stated and thoughtfully sourced archive imagery.

Q: Are signed items authentic?A: Every signed item is accompanied by a COA and sourced via witnessed signings or trusted partners, with clear provenance outlined on the product page.

Q: Do you ship internationally?A: Yes. Free worldwide shipping. Orders are securely packed, tracked, and insured end-to-end.

Q: How should I care for prints or shirts to preserve condition?A: Keep items away from direct sunlight and humidity, handle with clean hands, and use acid-free mounts or UV-protective frames. Store shirts flat or on padded hangers to avoid stress on fabric or signatures.