The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

With more than 25 years of experience across elite-level sport, including a 14 year spell with New Zealand Rugby, Mike Anthony has helped shape winning teams and develop world class athletes. As head of player development and high performance, Mike works closely with the coaching and performance teams to drive player development and foster a high-performance culture across the first-team squad. In this episode, he shares how his experience with the All Blacks is being translated into football, offering insights into mindset, preparation and the small details that make a big difference at the top level. A rare behind the scenes look at the science, strategy and culture that support success at Brighton & Hove Albion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 almost sent him home after just four weeks.We also head inside the training ground with Lead Performance Nutritionist Paola Rodríguez-Giustiniani to discover what really fuels Albion's players, before former captain Brian Horton relives one of the most dramatic promotion stories in the club's history.Whether you missed these conversations the first time around or simply want to hear them again, here's a selection of our favourite moments from the 2025/26 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and how a football club with more than 500 staff has built a culture that people genuinely want to be part of.From the Championship years to becoming an established Premier League club, we explore the Team Brighton values that underpin everything the club does, from recruiting the right people, to maintaining a high-performance culture across every department. Plus, we discover why puppy therapy has become an unlikely part of life behind the scenes at Albion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 all.Anna also shares some fascinating insights into life as Head of Marketing, the stories she's heard from Brighton supporters around the world and why the club's taste of European football has only increased the hunger for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the world stage, assess their chances of making an impact and discuss which nations could go furthest in the competition.They also explore the players who were unfortunate to miss out, the challenge of tournament football… and, as ever, there's debate over England's squad selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 player development and winning, the pathway from academy football into the first team and what comes next for the latest generation of Albion talent as they look to take the next step in their careers.We also hear from Under-21s coach Shannon Ruth following the squad’s Hong Kong Soccer Sevens triumph, as he reflects on a memorable end to the season and the experiences helping shape Brighton’s next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 hear from Fran Kirby and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie as they discuss the build-up to the final, preparations behind the scenes, handling the pressure of such a huge occasion and what it means to represent Brighton on one of football's biggest stages as the club prepares for a special day at Wembley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 she gives to young footballers coming through Brighton's academy system.We look into the importance of identity beyond football and preparing young people for life, whether they make it in the Premier League or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 how football can unlock potential, support young people and create real change at a local level. Albion midfielder Matt O’Riley also joins us to reflect on his involvement with the club’s foundation and the impact of its work within the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 sport started as a teenager when he was an apprentice with Sheffield Wednesday, before working on the administrative side for The FA, Vancouver Whitecaps and the British Columbia Soccer Association. During his time at Brighton he has also become a member of the club's Women’s & Girls' Board, as well as a Trustee of Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices