The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

For Brighton & Hove Albion fans, 2023 will go down in history as the year that had everything. As well as their best-ever league position, the Seagulls' season featured European travel, World Cup winners, memorable goals, late penalties, young players scoring hat tricks, and Grimsby fans attacking Glenn Murray with inflatable haddock.Paul Hayward will be joining Glenn to help relive the drama in this special 2023 review, which also features your favourite moments from a year to remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Glenn Murray and Paul Hayward don their Christmas jumpers and gather by the fireside to discuss guests and highlights from the podcast past and present.Fatboy Slim, Bobby Zamora, and Vicky Losada all put in an appearance and Messi, Mitoma, and mince pies all come under scrutiny in this festive special.The Kevin Sinfield '7 in 7 in 7 Challenge' appeal, which is mentioned in the show, in aid of motor neurone disease charities, can be found here. Donations welcome:https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/kevin-sinfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To football fans, you can't put a price on Brighton & Hove Albion FC's journey from top-flight football, Europe, and a stadium that many Premier League teams look at with envy. But what's the economic impact of football on the city?Glenn Murray and Paul Hayward are joined by Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council to find out. They'll also be discussing a new home for the women's team, fan zones, keeping fit, and the social benefits of sport in the community.Then Glenn gets started on parking and Paul gives Southern Rail both barrels, before exclusively revealing his own (unsanctioned) plans for a monorail system to get fans to the Amex... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vicky Losada started her career at Barcelona's famous youth system, La Masia, going on to play at the likes of Arsenal and Man City. She's won dozens of caps as a Spain international and titles with a range of teams and she's club captain of Brighton & Hove Albion's women's team.She joins Glenn Murray and Paul Hayward to talk about technique, challenging yourself as a player, and establishing a winning mentality at Brighton as well as what it's like to hang out with Lionel Messi. We'll also find out: just who has won the most silverware at the Seagulls? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A coastal team on the up, playing in Blue? On the cusp of greater things and on the verge of promotion? That used to be Hartlepool, and TV legend Jeff Stelling was one of their biggest fans. What have Brighton done that other clubs can't?That's how the conversation starts, but of course, with the man who until recently was the face of Gillette Soccer Saturday for Sky Sports, things rarely stay on topic. In this episode, he chats with Paul and Glen a loyalty, the good old days, supporting your local team, fame, and social media as well as telling us what he really thinks about his recent Sky departure after 30 years on the team. As well as what he thinks of his son becoming an Albion fan... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England and Leeds Rhinos rugby legend Kevin Sinfield is running seven (7) ultra marathons in seven days, in seven cities and he's going to start one of them at the Amex. He's doing it to try and raise awareness and money in support of people impacted by motor neurone disease.In this special bonus episode, he tells Paul Hayward about friendship, staying motivated, community spirit, and why he's so proud of his old mate James Milner.He's already raised millions for motor neurone disease charities, inspired by his friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow MBE, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2019.If you want to help Kevin reach his target of raising £777, 777, you can donate here: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/kevin-sinfield To follow his route, including the Brighton run on 6th December, have a look at his page on the Leeds Rhinos website:https://www.therhinos.co.uk/article/19671/sinfield-reveals-route-for-epic-7-in-7-in-7-challenge#:~:text=The%20route%20will%20start%20at,finishing%20at%20the%20Arms%20Park---2023 has been a momentous year for Brighton. What have been your biggest moments this season? Let Glenn and Paul know what should feature in their 'best of the year' special. Remember to tell us your real name and where you are based if you want a shout-out on the show:podcast@brightonandhovealbion.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whilst Fulham, QPR, and West Ham fans have chanted his name over the years, for Brighton & Hove Albion fans, he's a true club legend who defined an era.In this episode, Bobby Zamora will be talking about his two stints at the club, where he'd fit in the current squad, and why he misses football. He also chats to Glen Murray and Paul Hayward about scoring goals, rising through the ranks, and the importance of the kit man. As well as holidays with Michael Owen, nights out in Romford, and the carthorse defenders of the lower leagues... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Matterface is one of the top voices of England and Premier League football matches. So what's it like to have more than 20 million people listening to your commentary? With many of them sharing their opinions on social media?In this episode, the TalkSPORT and ITV Sport commentator also chats to Glenn Murray and Paul Hayward about why the warm welcome to away fans is so important for Brighton & Hove Albion; they'll also discuss VAR, online abuse, and whether his number is still in Chris Waddle's contacts book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's played his football everywhere, from Blackpool to Barcelona, via India, Italy and Cyprus. So what makes Brighton & Hove Albion special? What was his lowest point at the club? And which goal does he play back when he needs a lift?*Andrea Orlandi offers a rare insight into Roberto De Zerbi's early years as a manager as he recalls his time at the club, including a physical introduction to English football at Elland Road. Just how important was 'the Spanish generation' in the club's evolution?(*clue: it was against Newcastle in the FA Cup) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Cole is often described as one of the most gifted players of his generation, and in recent years the former West Ham, Chelsea and Liverpool player has earned a reputation as a pundit worth listening to. So what does he think about the current set-up at Brighton & Hove Albion?In conversation with Paul Hayward, he'll be talking about his managerial ambitions; whether he'd have enjoyed playing in the current Seagulls team; and why he thinks Lewis Dunk should start for England (and why England can win a tournament).Did we mention David Beckham? Harry Redknapp? And his thoughts on Jude Bellingham who he reckons could be the most talented English player ever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices