The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

In this special episode of the BHA podcast, Glenn Murray and Paul Hayward take you inside the beating heart of every football club, the dressing room. It’s where leaders step up, tensions flare and team spirit is built. From music choices and pre-match rituals to the aftermath of tough defeats and the joy of big wins, discover what really happens out of sight on matchday. Packed with stories, insight and plenty of honesty, this episode uncovers why a strong dressing room can make all the difference on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the BHA podcast, we’re joined by Dan Tester, Brighton & Hove Albion historian, author and lifelong fan. Dan is the author of Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day, a book that guides supporters through pivotal moments in the club’s history, from unforgettable matches and legendary players, to the managers who shaped its journey. His connection to the Albion runs far deeper than the written word. A dedicated season-ticket holder across the Goldstone Ground, Gillingham and the Withdean, Dan has witnessed the club through many defining eras. He’s also been a driving force in fan culture, co-founding the Scars & Stripes fanzine and serving as editor of the matchday programme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the BHA podcast, Glenn and Paul sit down with Assistant Technical Director, Mike Cave, a key figure in shaping the club’s long-term football strategy.After spending nearly ten years at Fulham, Mike joined the Albion in 2022. Since then he’s played a central role in supporting the club’s recruitment and development vision, working closely with Technical Director David Weir to help build a squad capable of competing with the Premier League’s top sides.In this episode, Mike offers insights into how Brighton’s much-admired recruitment model operates behind the scenes, how data plays into decision-making and how the academy continues to align with first-team goals.A must-listen for fans curious about what goes into building a Premier League squad and the people behind the progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by a very special guest on the BHA Podcast,  Albion’s chairman and owner, Tony Bloom. Glenn Murray catches up with Tony at the club’s pre-season camp in Spain for a rare and revealing chat. They look back on last season’s achievements, talk through the ambitions for the year ahead and dive into Brighton’s continued push for European football. Tony also shares his thoughts on recent transfer activity, his hopes for the squad and some of his all-time favourite Brighton memories, both as a fan and as chairman. It’s not often we get to hear directly from the man at the top, so don’t miss this unique insight into Tony Bloom’s vision for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the BHA Podcast, Glenn Murray is joined by our CEO Paul Barber for an exclusive conversation recorded at the club’s pre-season training camp in Spain. Together, they unpack a busy summer behind the scenes, from the latest transfer activity, including João Pedro’s high-profile move to Chelsea, to the arrival of new young talent.  Paul also shares updates on the ongoing improvements to the Amex Stadium, including safe standing and a brand-new club shop, as well as the club’s continued push to grow globally and build on recent success. With honest insights into the challenges and decisions that shape each season and a look ahead to Brighton’s long-term vision for consistent top-10 finishes, this episode offers an inside look at what it truly takes to run Brighton & Hove Albion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the BHA podcast gives you an inside look at Brighton’s pre-season tour to Spain, from on-pitch preparations to off-pitch downtime.  Following impressive wins over Stoke City and Las Palmas, we hear post-match thoughts from manager Fabian Hürzeler and players Georginio Rutter, Matt O'Riley and Callum Mackley.  Also new goalkeeping coach, Jelle ten Rouwelaar shares his early impressions, as Glenn Murray gets a first look at training in action.  So join us for a unique behind-the-scenes look at life on tour and see how the squad is shaping up ahead of the new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining us once again on the BHA podcast this week is Chris Gove, the creative force behind Percival, a brand redefining modern menswear. This time, he’s accompanied by Terry Donovan, Percival’s Head of Marketing, who’s been shaping the brand’s bold campaigns. In this episode we’ll take a look back at last year's kit launch, where first-team players blended football and fashion like never before. We discuss some of the most iconic football kits of all time and hear what it was like to style none other than Gareth Southgate. All that and more on the BHA pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the BHA Podcast, Paul Hayward and Glenn Murray lift the lid on the rollercoaster world of football transfers. What really happens when the rumours start flying and clubs come calling?  Glenn reveals what it’s like when a club expresses interest in you for the first time and whether you can actually trust what you’re hearing before it’s official. From secret phone calls to last-minute deals, we dig into what Deadline Day feels like from the inside…chaos or calm? We're also joined by key voices from inside the club to explain how transfers really get done behind the scenes. We hear from Technical Director David Weir, Assistant Technical Director Mike Cave, Pathway Development Manager Gordon Greer and owner and Chairman, Tony Bloom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the BHA podcast we have a special guest with us, Julie Salmon, a former professional tennis player who now plays a vital role at Brighton & Hove Albion.Julie is the club’s Women’s First Team Player Care Officer, where she focuses on supporting the well-being and personal development of the team’s female players. Drawing from her own extensive experience in competitive sports, Julie understands firsthand the unique challenges that professional sportswomen face.In today’s episode, Julie reflects on the unforgettable experience of facing the world’s best on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, shares the highs and lows of life on the road as a professional athlete and reveals her lifelong connection to Brighton & Hove Albion. All this and more on this episode of the BHA pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we’re joined by a man whose name is firmly etched in Albion history, Mark McGhee. A former Scottish international with a distinguished playing career at clubs like Newcastle, Aberdeen and Celtic, Mark carried that same drive and determination into management. Appointed Brighton manager in 2003, he guided the club to a memorable play-off promotion in his very first season, leading the team through one of its most challenging periods, all without a permanent home. Mark’s impact helped lay the foundations for the Brighton we know today and we’re delighted to have him with us to look back on those defining years and share stories from an extraordinary football journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices