Matchday Keeper with Ian Hine

If you want to understand the history of Brighton & Hove Albion, this is the man you go to.

Today’s guest has spent a lifetime preserving the history of Brighton & Hove Albion through the matchday programmes that have chronicled the club’s story for more than a century.

Ian Hine first watched the Albion in 1968, the day after his ninth birthday, and took home a matchday programme that sparked a passion lasting more than five decades. 

Since then, he has built one of the most extensive collections of Albion programmes in existence.

Ian is now releasing Brighton & Hove Albion - An Illustrated History of the Matchday Programme, a 400-page book featuring more than 1,600 illustrations, with part of the proceeds supporting the Albion Foundation and the Albion Heritage Society.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with the man who has dedicated himself to telling the club’s story through the pages that captured it.

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This week we expose Albion's away days as Glenn Murray and Adam Webster take a deep dive into what really happens when the Seagulls play away, from forgotten IDs, to broken-down buses, to freezing post-match showers and everything in between.

There’s also a cameo from club captain Lewis Dunk, who crashes the pod to weigh in on coach-seat hierarchies.

Plus, we hear from kit man Buzz, former manager Micky Adams and the chairman himself, Tony Bloom.

Packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else, this is the ultimate inside look at Premier League away days from the people who actually live them.

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Behind every great team is a great plan and Jason Ayto is the man shaping Brighton’s next one.
Paul Hayward sits down with the Albion’s new Sporting Director, who joined the club in September after more than a decade at Arsenal.
Jason shares what drew him to the south coast, the lessons learned from his journey through football and how he plans to build on Brighton’s reputation for smart recruitment, youth development and long-term planning.
From working closely with the men’s and women’s teams to shaping the next generation of Albion talent, Jason reveals what it takes to keep the club competing toe-to-toe with the very best, on and off the pitch.

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He’s fast, fearless and already turning heads at Brighton…meet Maxim De Cuyper.
This week we sit down with Albion's dynamic Belgian left-back. Since joining from Club Brugge in July, Maxim has quickly established himself in Fabian Hürzeler’s starting line up, making an immediate impression on the Amex faithful.
He arrives with a strong winning pedigree, having lifted both the Belgian Pro League and Belgian Cup in back-to-back seasons and earned senior caps for Belgium.
In this episode Maxim reflects on adapting to Premier League football, learning the language (and the local accents), and why Brighton’s footballing philosophy was the perfect fit for his style of play.

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Ever wondered what it takes to make the Amex pitch look like a carpet every week? Meet the man behind the grass.
This week we sit down with Phil Fifield, Head Grounds Person at Brighton & Hove Albion.
Phil’s the man who makes sure every blade of grass at the Amex is ready for Premier League football.
He leads a talented team of grounds staff here at the Albion and today he shares what it really takes to deliver elite playing surfaces week in, week out. From the planning and precision behind matchdays to how the team adapts to the elements, this is a fascinating look at the science, teamwork and passion that goes into every inch of turf.

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What connects Wimbledon’s Centre Court and Brighton & Hove Albion?

A century ago, Leslie Godfree from Brighton became the first player ever to strike a ball on that hallowed turf. Now, another Sussex star has followed in his footsteps, and gone one better.

In this episode Glenn talks to Julian Cash, the Henfield born tennis ace who hit the winning shot in the Wimbledon men’s doubles final to seal his first Grand Slam title alongside fellow Brit Lloyd Glasspool.

Julian’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary, from season ticket holder at the Amex, to Centre Court glory in front of the world. 

Fresh off an unstoppable run that saw him and Glasspool win Queen’s, Eastbourne, and Wimbledon, 14 victories in a row, he joins us to share what it really feels like when the dream becomes reality.

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He’s followed the Albion through the heartache, the hope and the glory. Today actor and comedian Mark Brailsford shares his Seagulls story.
He joins us to share his journey from the stands at the Goldstone to centre stage in Brighton’s comedy scene.

Best known as the creative force behind The Treason Show, Mark reflects on the club’s rollercoaster rise, the moments that made him fall in love with football and how Brighton’s unique spirit continues to inspire his work.
From open-top buses to European nights at the Amex, it’s a conversation full of nostalgia, laughter and love for the Seagulls.

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Cold Feet and Downton Abbey star Robert Bathurst reveals how one Brighton match changed everything and why his love for the Seagulls runs deeper than ever.

Robert tells us how a trip to the Withdean back in 2009 got him hooked on football again and kicked off his lifelong love for Albion.

From muddy kickabouts as a kid and watching George Best work his magic, to seeing Brighton’s amazing rise from the lower leagues to European nights, he shares all the ups and downs of being a fan.

We also learn about Robert's early career, the life changing job he turned down and how football and theatre bring people together. 

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Meet Adam Maca, Brighton’s rising star who conquered Madison Square Garden before his 19th birthday.

Adam joins the BHA podcast, fresh from his explosive professional debut in the US just three weeks after turning 18.

He took on a fighter twice his age and proved far too strong, controlling the fight from the opening round. 

A dedicated athlete with a daily routine that includes sea swims and strength training, Adam has already set himself the bold target of becoming an undisputed champion within five years. In this conversation he reflects on that unforgettable first win, his love for Brighton & Hove Albion and what drives him as one of Britain’s most exciting young fighters.

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In this episode of the official BHA podcast, we welcome one of Britain’s greatest sporting legends, Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell.
Sally takes us inside her remarkable journey from self-doubt to becoming the only woman in history to hold the Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles all at the same time.

She shares fascinating insights into the psychology of high performance, the pressure of global finals and why her greatest achievement wasn’t Olympic gold, but what came after.

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