The Official Brighton and Hove Albion Podcast

Glenn and Paul head to the AMEX to sit down with the club’s deputy chair and chief executive, Paul Barber.

Paul has overseen more than a decade of sustained progress and the most successful period on the pitch in the Albion’s history.

He joined in 2012 from MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps, having previously held senior roles at both Tottenham Hotspur and The Football Association, and since then has overseen a remarkable 12 years.

In that period the club has won promotion from the EFL Championship, become established in the Premier League and qualified for European competition for the first time in its 123-year history.

So...enjoy part 1 of our conversation with Paul Barber and make sure you keep an eye out for part 2, coming Thursday this week.

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The news that Iñigo Calderón had been appointed as the new Under 18s head coach at Brighton was met with near-universal approval amongst Albion fans last summer. He looks perfectly suited to the role for all manner of reasons which extend well beyond playing 232 times for Brighton between 2010 and 2016.

As a player, Calderón left an indelible mark on the game with his tenacity, tactical acumen and leadership on the field. His transition from a seasoned footballer to a burgeoning coach mirrors his innate understanding of the beautiful game.

In this episode Calderón offers his perspective on how the game has evolved over the years, reflects on his most important goals and discusses how a tiny province in Spain has become a managerial talent factory.

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It's fair to say Mikey Harris is one of a kind—straight-talking and authentic to his core.

His own honest assessment as a player led him into coaching long before his peers, kick-starting a unique footballing journey that took him to Portsmouth, Southampton, Brighton, and the England U18s.

He now finds himself in the highly competitive WSL as Brighton Women's interim boss. He described his first few days in the job as 'crazy,' after being reassigned from the men's academy.

Mikey talks to Glenn Murray about this unexpected challenge, his footballing philosophy and whether there is such a thing as work-life balance when you're a head coach.

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Our guest for this episode is Efrem Brynin, the driving force behind a remarkable charity that's changing lives one step at a time.

Efrem has dedicated his life to empowering others, particularly men, to confront their mental health struggles head-on and emerge stronger.

From his own personal battles to the creation of Strongmen, Efrem's story is a testament to the power of community and the transformative impact of supporting one another through life's toughest challenges.

Efrem talks openly about the loss of his son James who was killed whilst on deployment in Afghanistan, his time in the jungles of Ecuador filming SAS Who Dares Wins and how that very experience almost certainly saved his life.

Get ready to be uplifted, motivated, and enlightened as we dive deep into the mind and mission of Efrem Brynin.

Find out more about Efrem’s charity STRONGMEN here:

https://www.strongmen.org.uk/

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In this episode we sit down with one of our own, Sussex born and bred - midfielder Dean Hammond.

A decorated captain and natural leader on the pitch, Dean joined the seagulls as a schoolboy and saw two successful spells at Brighton throughout his 20 year career.

Get ready for a candid conversation about Dean's life as a player, as he opens up and reveals some of his toughest moments on and off the pitch, as well as his proudest achievements.

Who is the best player he's played with and against? Which is the one match he'd like to relive again? All these questions answered as we welcome Dean Hammond to the podcast.

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