The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

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 to day work that underpins everything you see on the pitch.  He explains what “performance” really means in the modern game and how his team balances pushing players to their limits while keeping them available week after week. Having previously worked at Manchester United and spent time in the MLS, Gary also reflects on his career journey, the lessons learned across different football cultures and what it takes to operate at the very top level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 young apprentice.  We discuss the unique challenges of playing at the Withdean Stadium, promotion pushes, dressing room leadership and a squad built on grit and strong personalities. Today, Guy continues to make a huge impact off the pitch through his work with the Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation, using football to support communities across Sussex, from disability teams and youth mental health programmes to rehabilitation work in prisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 impressive campaign at the top end of the National League South. There’s also a special moment as Jack turns interviewer, putting a few questions to his dad, giving a rare insight into their footballing journey as father and son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 on the club’s growth during its Premier League era and the continued development of the matchday experience at the AMEX. We also explore season ticket renewals and pay tribute to James Milner and the mentality that has helped him become the Premier League’s record appearance maker at 40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 come together behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 was under threat. From the sale of the Goldstone Ground to the fight to save Albion, he shares first hand memories of the “football war” that shaped a generation of fans and ultimately secured the club’s future.We explore the emotional highs and lows of Hereford, the great escape, promotion to the Premier League and unforgettable European trips, alongside the characters who defined those eras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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 top flight and what it truly meant to represent the club during one of its most transformative eras.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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