The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

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