The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

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 [https://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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

This week's guest is one of the most exciting talents in Women's rugby and she’s got strong roots right here in Sussex.  Jess Breach grew up in Chichester, picked up a rugby ball at just six years old and hasn’t looked back since. From sprint hurdling to netball, hockey to gymnastics, Jess was a standout athlete long before she pulled on an England shirt. She burst onto the international scene in jaw-dropping style, scoring six tries on her England debut and five more in her second game, a record few can match.  She’s now got her eyes firmly on the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, with the AMEX set to host three matches, including England v Australia.  In this episode, we talk home town pride, international rugby and what it means to see women’s sport take centre stage right here in Sussex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Today we have a special guest lined up as we dive into the world of one of the most crucial yet often overlooked roles in football: The Kit Manager. We all know that a football team’s success doesn’t just rely on the players, coaches, or tactics, but on the meticulous preparation and behind-the-scenes work that ensures everything is in place before a match kicks off. From ensuring that every kit is pristine, every piece of equipment is set, to managing a tight-knit team of staff, the role of a Kit Manager is as challenging as it is rewarding. In today’s episode, we’re lucky enough to sit down with Alex Burrows (aka Buzz), who’s here to take us behind the scenes and give us a glimpse into what it's like to work in such a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Today we find out what happens when football, faith and community spirit come together here in Sussex. Balbir Singh is one of the driving forces behind Sikhs of Sussex, a grassroots group working to bring people together across the county through culture, conversation and shared purpose. In this episode, Paul Hayward visits the AMEX to meet Balbir Singh and explore how football breaks barriers, the players who get him off his seat and his dream season ticket spot in an empty stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]