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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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As Brighton & Hove Albion approaches its 125th anniversary, a brand new permanent exhibition is set to open at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.

In this episode, we’re joined by museum curator and creative programmes specialist Jody East, who is helping bring the club’s remarkable history to life. 

With over two decades of experience in heritage and storytelling, Jody shares how this ambitious project will capture Albion’s journey, from its early beginnings, through moments of struggle and survival, to its rise to the Premier League and European competition.

We explore how supporters have helped shape the exhibition and what visitors can expect from this immersive, year round experience.

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In this special episode, we rewind to last week, where Glenn Murray and Adam Webster met up in Tampa, Florida (before the Spurs and Chelsea games), for Premier League Mornings Live, a huge fan festival bringing the matchday experience to the US.
With thousands of supporters turning up from across the country, they take in the incredible mix of shirts and stories on show. From the atmosphere, to the scale of the event, it’s a real eye-opener into just how global the Premier League has become.
Across the episode, they discuss everything from the growth of football in the US, to the excitement building ahead of the World Cup.
Webster also gives an honest update on his injury recovery, talks about staying connected with the squad and looks ahead to a huge run in for Albion, with European hopes, key players hitting form and big games still to come.

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In this episode, we’re joined by two members of Brighton & Hove Albion working behind the scenes to make football a more inclusive and welcoming space.

Eve Roberts, the club’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, explains how the club is putting its EDI strategy into action, from engaging with local communities to creating campaigns that open the game up to everyone. 

Alongside her, Academy Player Care Lead Shona Richards shares how her own journey through elite sport now shapes the way she supports young players, helping them navigate both the pressures of performance and the challenges that come with growing up in the modern game.

The conversation also explores the Premier League’s No Room For Racism campaign, from tackling discrimination in stadiums and online, to preparing young players for the realities of social media, highlighting the role the club and its fans can play in driving change. 

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In this episode, we sit down with one of the country’s brightest young darts talents, Tavis Dudeney.

Paul Hayward and Adam Virgo explore his journey from throwing his first dart as a toddler to competing on the world stage.

Born into an Albion supporting family, he shares how his love for the club shaped both his football fandom and competitive mindset.

We also talk tattoos, walkout music and going head to head with Luke Littler.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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