The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

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 Premier League, the Champions League and now international football with Sweden, he returns to help guide young players through one of the most important stages of their development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the reality of fighting for places. With plenty of behind the scenes stories, demanding managers and unforgettable training-ground moments, this episode offers a rare glimpse into life away from the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 not the food police. So, what is it really like to feed a squad of top-level footballers? All that and more on this week's episode of the BHA podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Today he reflects on his return to the club, leading without speeches, just actions…and that slightly awkward feeling of walking back into the training ground after so long! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 worldwide. His work has influenced countless aspiring commentators and shaped how football is experienced on television. Enjoy this brilliant conversation with the man whose voice has narrated football’s defining moments for so many years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a year packed with unforgettable conversations, so in this episode we’re counting down our Top 10 podcast guests of 2025.From current Albion stars and club legends to broadcasters, Olympic champions and even the Chairman himself, this is a celebration of the people who made this year’s podcast what it was.We’ll revisit Georginio Rutter breaking down the instinctive brilliance of the Albion front line, Tony Bloom reflecting on what he loves most about being Chairman, Sally Gunnell on performing under Olympic-level pressure, and Joe Wilkinson doing what every fan does…completely losing it when his heroes walk past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special end of year episode, Glenn and Paul examine the campaign so far with a mid-season review, breaking down the standout performers, biggest surprises and defining moments of 2025. They explore the players driving Albion’s season, the effect of key injuries and pick out their favourite goal so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year, kit man Alex Burrows (better known as Buzz) puts Glenn Murray and Paul Hayward to the test with five rounds of Albion-themed questions, covering classic matches, standout players, club history and memorable moments from across the seasons.A great one to play along with, so see if you can outscore Glenn and Paul as we close out another great year on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wardy’s back…and serving up pure Albion nostalgia In this special episode, we’re joined by Albion legend Peter Ward, a player whose name still echoes around Brighton & Hove Albion history. Ward lit up the Goldstone Ground in the late ’70s and early ’80s, becoming a fan favourite with his flair, goals and fearless attacking style. Few players have captured the spirit of the club quite like “Wardy.” Today he reflects on his playing days, the characters and matches that defined an era, and how the club has evolved from those early days to the world class setup we see today at the Amex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matchday Keeper with Ian Hine If you want to understand the history of Brighton & Hove Albion, this is the man you go to. Today’s guest has spent a lifetime preserving the history of Brighton & Hove Albion through the matchday programmes that have chronicled the club’s story for more than a century. Ian Hine first watched the Albion in 1968, the day after his ninth birthday, and took home a matchday programme that sparked a passion lasting more than five decades.  Since then, he has built one of the most extensive collections of Albion programmes in existence. Ian is now releasing Brighton & Hove Albion - An Illustrated History of the Matchday Programme, a 400-page book featuring more than 1,600 illustrations, with part of the proceeds supporting the Albion Foundation and the Albion Heritage Society. Join us for a fascinating conversation with the man who has dedicated himself to telling the club’s story through the pages that captured it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we expose Albion's away days as Glenn Murray and Adam Webster take a deep dive into what really happens when the Seagulls play away, from forgotten IDs, to broken-down buses, to freezing post-match showers and everything in between. There’s also a cameo from club captain Lewis Dunk, who crashes the pod to weigh in on coach-seat hierarchies. Plus, we hear from kit man Buzz, former manager Micky Adams and the chairman himself, Tony Bloom. Packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else, this is the ultimate inside look at Premier League away days from the people who actually live them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind every great team is a great plan and Jason Ayto is the man shaping Brighton’s next one.Paul Hayward sits down with the Albion’s new Sporting Director, who joined the club in September after more than a decade at Arsenal.Jason shares what drew him to the south coast, the lessons learned from his journey through football and how he plans to build on Brighton’s reputation for smart recruitment, youth development and long-term planning.From working closely with the men’s and women’s teams to shaping the next generation of Albion talent, Jason reveals what it takes to keep the club competing toe-to-toe with the very best, on and off the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He’s fast, fearless and already turning heads at Brighton…meet Maxim De Cuyper.This week we sit down with Albion's dynamic Belgian left-back. Since joining from Club Brugge in July, Maxim has quickly established himself in Fabian Hürzeler’s starting line up, making an immediate impression on the Amex faithful.He arrives with a strong winning pedigree, having lifted both the Belgian Pro League and Belgian Cup in back-to-back seasons and earned senior caps for Belgium. In this episode Maxim reflects on adapting to Premier League football, learning the language (and the local accents), and why Brighton’s footballing philosophy was the perfect fit for his style of play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what it takes to make the Amex pitch look like a carpet every week? Meet the man behind the grass.This week we sit down with Phil Fifield, Head Grounds Person at Brighton & Hove Albion.Phil’s the man who makes sure every blade of grass at the Amex is ready for Premier League football.He leads a talented team of grounds staff here at the Albion and today he shares what it really takes to deliver elite playing surfaces week in, week out. From the planning and precision behind matchdays to how the team adapts to the elements, this is a fascinating look at the science, teamwork and passion that goes into every inch of turf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What connects Wimbledon’s Centre Court and Brighton & Hove Albion? A century ago, Leslie Godfree from Brighton became the first player ever to strike a ball on that hallowed turf. Now, another Sussex star has followed in his footsteps, and gone one better. In this episode Glenn talks to Julian Cash, the Henfield born tennis ace who hit the winning shot in the Wimbledon men’s doubles final to seal his first Grand Slam title alongside fellow Brit Lloyd Glasspool. Julian’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary, from season ticket holder at the Amex, to Centre Court glory in front of the world.  Fresh off an unstoppable run that saw him and Glasspool win Queen’s, Eastbourne, and Wimbledon, 14 victories in a row, he joins us to share what it really feels like when the dream becomes reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He’s followed the Albion through the heartache, the hope and the glory. Today actor and comedian Mark Brailsford shares his Seagulls story.He joins us to share his journey from the stands at the Goldstone to centre stage in Brighton’s comedy scene. Best known as the creative force behind The Treason Show, Mark reflects on the club’s rollercoaster rise, the moments that made him fall in love with football and how Brighton’s unique spirit continues to inspire his work.From open-top buses to European nights at the Amex, it’s a conversation full of nostalgia, laughter and love for the Seagulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Feet and Downton Abbey star Robert Bathurst reveals how one Brighton match changed everything and why his love for the Seagulls runs deeper than ever. Robert tells us how a trip to the Withdean back in 2009 got him hooked on football again and kicked off his lifelong love for Albion. From muddy kickabouts as a kid and watching George Best work his magic, to seeing Brighton’s amazing rise from the lower leagues to European nights, he shares all the ups and downs of being a fan. We also learn about Robert's early career, the life changing job he turned down and how football and theatre bring people together.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet Adam Maca, Brighton’s rising star who conquered Madison Square Garden before his 19th birthday. Adam joins the BHA podcast, fresh from his explosive professional debut in the US just three weeks after turning 18. He took on a fighter twice his age and proved far too strong, controlling the fight from the opening round.  A dedicated athlete with a daily routine that includes sea swims and strength training, Adam has already set himself the bold target of becoming an undisputed champion within five years. In this conversation he reflects on that unforgettable first win, his love for Brighton & Hove Albion and what drives him as one of Britain’s most exciting young fighters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the official BHA podcast, we welcome one of Britain’s greatest sporting legends, Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell.Sally takes us inside her remarkable journey from self-doubt to becoming the only woman in history to hold the Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles all at the same time. She shares fascinating insights into the psychology of high performance, the pressure of global finals and why her greatest achievement wasn’t Olympic gold, but what came after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brighton through and through, John Baine, better known as Attila the Stockbroker,  joins us on this episode of the BHA podcast. A punk poet, musician and author with more than four decades of performing under his belt, John’s creative work is known worldwide. But for Seagulls supporters, his legacy is also deeply personal. He was on the frontline in the fight to save the club and his poem 'Goldstone Ghosts' now takes pride of place on the North Stand at the Amex. In this conversation we cover John’s global tours, the fight to save Brighton in the ’90s and his belief that football should always belong to the fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices