The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

From current players and club legends to the people working behind the scenes, we look back at some of the standout moments from another memorable season of the Official Brighton & Hove Albion Podcast. Maxim De Cuyper explains why Brighton was the perfect move for him, Peter Ward reflects on the season he couldn't stop scoring and Pascal Groß looks back on the bruising Premier League debut that al...

Brighton & Hove Albion has been named one of the UK's best places to work. So what makes the club such a special place to be? In this episode, we go behind the scenes to find out. Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo are joined by Talent Acquisition Manager Lauren Wigdor and Head of Media & Communications Paul Camillin to discuss the club's recent recognition in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards...

Brighton & Hove Albion is celebrating its 125th anniversary and in this episode we go behind the scenes with Head of Marketing, Anna Easthope, to find out what's in store for supporters during this landmark year. From fan festivals and anniversary events to the new club museum, Anna reveals how the celebrations have been planned and why it was so important to put supporters at the heart of them al...

The stage is set, the squads are confirmed and the anticipation is building for another unforgettable World Cup, and with Albion players set to feature across the tournament, Seagulls fans will have plenty of reasons to tune in. In this special preview episode we take a Brighton & Hove Albion view of football's biggest tournament. Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo look at the players set to feature on t...

Ian Buckman joins us on this episode to reflect on a landmark season for Brighton & Hove Albion’s academy following the Under-21s' Premier League 2 title success. As Academy Manager, Ian gives us an insight into the journey behind the trophy win, the identity and mentality that shaped the group and what it meant to lift the title at the Amex. The conversation also explores the balance between play...

This is what players dream about and for Brighton, the big day is almost here. The Brighton & Hove Albion Women's team take centre stage in this special episode as attention turns to the FA Cup final against Manchester City. We catch up with members of the Albion squad and get a feel for the excitement and anticipation building ahead of one of the biggest occasions in the football calendar. We hea...

In this episode, we welcome back Shona Richards, Academy Player Care Lead at the club, as we explore the work happening behind the scenes to support Albion's young players as they progress through the academy pathway. A former GB hurdler and junior British record holder, Shona opens up about her athletics journey, the injuries that changed her career and how those experiences now shape the support...

Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo sit down with Joe Jenkins, the new chief executive officer of the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, to explore the powerful connection between football and community. From growing up in East London using cans as makeshift footballs, to leading impactful work in the charity sector, Joe shares his journey and the lessons that shaped his career.  The conversation explores...

On this episode, our Operations Director Paul Mullen joins us to talk about his journey in football, his role at the club, and reflects on plans for a new Brighton Women’s Stadium. Paul shares his reaction to the proposed stadium project, outlining the club’s ambitions and the long term impact it could have on the women’s game, the club and the wider Albion community. Paul’s career in professional...

As Brighton & Hove Albion approaches its 125th anniversary, a brand new permanent exhibition is set to open at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. In this episode, we’re joined by museum curator and creative programmes specialist Jody East, who is helping bring the club’s remarkable history to life.  With over two decades of experience in heritage and storytelling, Jody shares how this ambitious projec...

In this special episode, we rewind to last week, where Glenn Murray and Adam Webster met up in Tampa, Florida (before the Spurs and Chelsea games), for Premier League Mornings Live, a huge fan festival bringing the matchday experience to the US.With thousands of supporters turning up from across the country, they take in the incredible mix of shirts and stories on show. From the atmosphere, to the...

In this episode, we’re joined by two members of Brighton & Hove Albion working behind the scenes to make football a more inclusive and welcoming space. Eve Roberts, the club’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, explains how the club is putting its EDI strategy into action, from engaging with local communities to creating campaigns that open the game up to everyone.  Alongside her, Academy...

In this episode, we sit down with one of the country’s brightest young darts talents, Tavis Dudeney. Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo explore his journey from throwing his first dart as a toddler to competing on the world stage. Born into an Albion supporting family, he shares how his love for the club shaped both his football fandom and competitive mindset. We also talk tattoos, walkout music and goin...

Strength, speed and recovery, the secrets behind Brighton’s elite players revealed by the man who keeps them at their best. Gary Walker is our Head of Performance, the man behind the scenes helping keep Albion’s players fit, strong and ready for the demands of Premier League football. Gary takes us inside the world of elite performance, from strength and conditioning to recovery, data and the day...

Setbacks, big characters and defining moments, he's lived everyone. In this episode of the BHA podcast, Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo sit down with former Seagulls defender Guy Butters, a key part of Albion’s defence during the early 2000's. Guy shares brilliant behind the scenes stories from his early days, including training alongside Gazza and learning the realities of professional football as a...

This week, fresh off signing a new long term deal, Jack Hinshelwood reflects on his contract extension, his evolving role in the squad and his ambitions for the future.  Then we hear from his dad, Adam Hinshelwood, a former Albion player who made over 100 appearances for the club after coming through the academy.  Now in his second spell managing Worthing FC, he’s guiding the team through an impre...

The man at the heart of Albion’s rise joins the podcast to reflect on 125 years of history and what comes next. Our Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive, Paul Barber, sits down with Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo to discuss the club’s upcoming 125th anniversary celebrations, the loyalty of Albion supporters and plans for the future. He shares details on the events marking this milestone year, reflects...

In this episode we’re joined by Mark Loch, the club’s Chief Technology Officer, the man who’s turning technology into a secret weapon for fans, players and staff alike. From interactive video walls that transform matchday tactics, to AI tools that make every part of the club smarter. Mark gives a rare behind the scenes look at how the game really operates off the pitch and how football and tech co...

He’s fought for the club, chronicled its history and now shares his story in a new book. In this episode, Glenn Murray and Adam Virgo sit down with lifelong Brighton & Hove Albion supporter, broadcaster and author, Ian Hart to reflect on over five decades of following the Seagulls, from near extinction to European nights. Ian takes us back to the turbulent mid 90s, when the club’s very existence w...

“People said Brighton wasn’t a football town. They couldn’t have been more wrong.” In this episode, Glenn Murray and Adam Virgo sit down with club legend Brian Horton to reflect on a remarkable football journey, from rejection as a teenager to more than 2,000 games in professional football. Brian shares unforgettable memories from his playing days, including Brighton’s historic promotion to the to...

What does it really take to develop top-level players? Bjorn Hamberg is back at Brighton & Hove Albion Albion as men’s under-18s head coach. A return few saw coming, but one warmly welcomed across the club. Bjorn previously worked as a first team coach under Graham Potter before spells with Chelsea and Feyenoord, where he was assistant head coach last season.  With a background spanning the Premie...

What really goes on behind the scenes at a Premier League training ground? In this episode of the BHA podcast, Glenn Murray is joined by defender Adam Webster to lift the lid on life at the training ground. From early morning arrival times, to gym work, meetings and stepping out onto the grass. They discuss the most impressive players to train alongside, how sports science has changed the game and...

Ever wondered what it really takes to fuel a Premier League squad? Brighton’s Lead Performance Nutritionist, Paola Rodríguez-Giustiniani, takes us behind the scenes from matchday prep, to the science, data and day to day decisions that keep the team performing at their best. We also explore her journey from Venezuela to the Premier League, her work in Scottish football and why she insists she’s no...

He’s a player who helped define an era at the Amex. In this episode of the BHA podcast, we’re joined by Pascal Gross, one of the most influential Albion players in an age. Pascal arrived at the club in 2017 ahead of Albion’s first-ever Premier League season and went on to make over 250 appearances, scoring the club’s first Premier League goal and becoming a central figure under multiple managers. ...

Few voices in football are as instantly recognisable as Martin Tyler’s.  With a broadcasting career spanning more than 50 years, Martin has called some of the sport’s most unforgettable moments, from Premier League title deciders to World Cup finals. Who could forget his iconic “Agüerooooo!”. Martin became synonymous with the Premier League from its inception, bringing the game to life for fans wo...