Johnny Cantor: '˜And Smith must score' shows the perils of life in the commentary box

Albion fans will head to Old Trafford this weekend when the Seagulls take on Manchester United. Picture by Phil Westlake (PW Sporting Photography)

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Sorry seems to be the hardest word. That's how the song goes. Is it true? Well all I can say is I think it is one of the most difficult things for people to say.

This week I was transfixed by former Brighton and Hove Albion striker Gordon Smith who apologised for not scoring the winner against Manchester United in the FA Cup final in 1983. He didn’t need to, not in my view. He didn’t miss. The shot was saved. The pain in his voice was still there and it clearly still hurts.

He was speaking to us on this week’s Albion Unlimited podcast ahead of another clash between the two sides this weekend. Some may forget he scored the first Albion goal. Smith made more than 100 appearances for the Seagulls and scored over 20 goals for the club.