Football, the Albion and Me

In the final episode of the series, former Albion captain Gordon Greer and Andy Naylor from The Athletic discuss Ben White's England call-up, hand out a few FAM end of season awards, and look ahead to the summer.

Brighton’s promotion winning goalkeeper David Stockdale discusses that incredible season, being in awe of his team-mates with England, his love of current club Wycombe, and clears up why he left the Albion.

After Brighton secured Premier League safety and an unprecedented fifth consecutive season in the top flight, former Albion captain Dean Hammond and The Argus’ Brian Owen join Richard Newman to discuss what’s gone wrong and right this season, Danny Welbeck’s future, Neal Maupay’s discipline and why Dean thinks Albion should let go of Ben White over Yves Bissouma - if either had to leave.

Former Brighton winger Will Buckley and Elliot Cook from Sky Sports News join Richard Newman to dissect Sheffield United, the failed European Super League, the social media blackout and look ahead to Leeds.

Former Albion midfielder Andrea Orlandi, who discusses his brotherly relationship with Inigo Calderon, how he would move back to Brighton, his time at the club, playing for Barcelona and loads more.

Former Brighton player of the season Andrew Whing and The Athletic’s Albion reporter Andy Whing to discuss all the latest at the club - including Everton, Bissouma, Maupay and more.

Former Brighton defender Adam Hinshelwood discusses his career highs and lows, including the injuries which ended his career early, and talks about his management project at Worthing, who have been on the brink of promotion to the National League.

Former Brighton defender Tommy Elphick, currently at Huddersfield, joins Elliot Cook from Sky Sports News and host Richard Newman to discuss where Albion are at in their Premier League relegation battle, preview Manchester United, talk about Albion's youth set-up - and touch on England and Tommy's experience playing with Jack Grealish...and there's an appreciation from the panel for Joel Veltman.

Brighton great Bobby Zamora takes your questions and reflects on some of the key moments of his career at the club and beyond.

Former Brighton captain Gordon Greer and Brian Owen, from The Argus, discuss the win at Southampton, Robert Sanchez’s Spain call-up, Lewis Dunk’s rise from youth team to captain and we look ahead to Newcastle.

Former Albion midfielder and current Lincoln captain Liam Bridcutt discusses how Brighton kickstarted his professional career and felt like home, the chaos going on behind the scenes at Sunderland and Nottingham Forest, and the exciting project going on at Lincoln.

Former Brighton midfielder and current Kilmarnock captain Gary Dicker joins The Athletic's Andy Naylor and host Richard Newman to discuss WBA, 'that' free-kick, the striker situation, Aaron Connolly, Florin Andone's future - and preview Leicester...is it a good time to play them?

Former Brighton captain Nicky Forster - a Football League great in 2000s - discusses his time at the Albion, what led to his departure under Gus Poyet, and his all-round career.

In the latest of our fortnightly panel shows, former Brighton captain Dean Hammond and Sky Sports News journalist Elliot Cook join Richard Newman to talk Mat Ryan, Adam Lallana’s influence, preview Crystal Palace, and more.

In the second interview of series 3, former Brighton defender Chris Hutchings looks back at his playing and coaching career - including the unique circumstances around his move to the Goldstone from Chelsea.

In the second of our fortnightly panel shows, former Brighton winger Will Buckley and Brian Owen from The Argus look back on an historic night at Anfield, we rate the transfer window, and loads more.

In the first player interview of series 3, modern day Brighton legend Gary Hart talks about the joy of signing for a professional club for the first time, the managers he played under, scoring that first Amex goal for Brighton, and much more.

Series 3 kicks off with our fortnightly panel discussion, featuring Albion great Kerry Mayo and The Athletic's Brighton & Hove Albion FC reporter Andy Naylor on:

⚽Leeds win

🇿🇦South African journalist Mark Gleeson on Percy Tau

💨Lamptey

🤝Transfers

And much more! 

In the final episode of 2020, Brighton player of the season Andrew Whing looks back at his memories at the club, including the great escape and his relationship with Micky Adams.

Former Brighton midfielder Danny Wilson discusses his time at the Goldstone, his managerial career with Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday, and much more.

Brighton legend Kerry Mayo looks back at his career at the Albion with some incredible stories, from what he owes to Jimmy Case to a rollercoaster time at the club he loves.

Former Brighton striker Lloyd Owusu discusses the great escape of 2009, when he joined the club on loan and scored for fun.

Former Brighton defender Chris Ramsey, now technical director at QPR, discusses the 1983 FA Cup final, his coaching career and the lack of opportunities for black coaches in football.

In this special episode, Attila The Stockbroker (John Baine) joins us to discuss bringing Brighton back from the brink, Falmer, Southwick 1882 FC and loads more.

Former Brighton defender and current Paderborn centre-back Uwe Hunemeier looks back on promotion to the Premier League, playing under Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund and loads more.

By popular demand, former Brighton defender Hans Kraay, now a famous TV pundit in the Netherlands, discusses his love for the club and the regret he feels for leaving.

Hans also discusses his TV work and how football was always the career for him.

Kicking off Series 2, Will Buckley reflects on his time at the Albion, including his memorable late double against Doncaster in the first league game at the Amex.

Will also discusses how he started out in the game, his shot at the Premier League with Sunderland and being part of the squad at Bolton when they nearly followed Bury out of the Football League.

In the latest extra-time bonus podcast, Brighton’s Head of Media and Communications and lifetime fan Paul Camillin discusses a range of topics - including the possible return of fans during the coronavirus pandemic, and he chooses his all-time Albion XI.

In this extra-time podcast, Paderborn defender and former Brighton centre back Uwe Hunemeier previews the start of the German season, including the introduction of crowds despite the coronavirus restrictions, and reviews Albion's start to the campaign.

This podcast forms part of a series 2 preview - keep an eye out for future extra-time podcasts.

In the final episode of series 1, former Brighton and Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson describes how his time at Albion was the most enjoyable for the all round experience, his memories of lifting the European Cup with Liverpool (including some funny stories about Graeme Souness), his media career - and loads more.

Former Brighton, Arsenal, Birmingham, West Ham and England defender Matt Upson looks back at his career, including how he felt his time at Albion was among the best in his career and the truth behind Fabio Capello's World Cup 2010 camp.

Brighton and Hove Albion Women captain Dani Bowman looks ahead to the new Women's Super League season, discusses her England career (then known as Dani Buet), talks about the value of working under Albion manager Hope Powell, the demise of former club Notts County Ladies, and how Brighton & Hove is the perfect place for her.

Former Brighton & Hove Albion striker Craig Mackail-Smith discusses his rise from Homebase shed maker to club record signing, the pressures of living up to his price tag, facing Neymar while playing for Scotland and mental health in football.

Former Brighton & Hove Albion striker Terry Connor talks about his move from Leeds which came out of the blue, his time on the south coast, reflects on his coaching career so far and his partnership with Mick McCarthy and also discusses race equality in football..

Former Brighton & Hove Albion player and coach Nathan Jones - the current manager of Luton Town - joins us to discuss his love for the club, his passion for management and his project at Luton.

Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager Steve Gritt talks in detail about how he helped save the club from the abyss during a time of crisis for Albion.

Former Brighton captain and manager Brian Horton discusses his early career, memories helping Albion reach the top flight, managing the club in limbo and much more.

In the first Football, the Albion and Me Extra-time, former Brighton & Hove Albion captain Dean Hammond - our guest from episode 12 - returns to the podcast to discuss the club’s signing of England international Adam Lallana, who he played with at Southampton.

Dean also analyses where Albion can go from here - and gives his views on lockdown football.

Former Brighton, Tottenham and England defender Gary Stevens talks about negotiating tough dressing rooms to make it as a footballer, the FA Cup final, playing for England at the World Cup and loads more - including the tackle from Vinnie Jones which had a lasting impact on his career.

Former Brighton skipper Gordon Greer, considered by many to be one of Albion’s greatest captains, talks about how his time in Sussex created his best football memories on and off the pitch, the pain of missing out on Premier League promotion on numerous occasions, picks his ultimate 5-a-side team made up of former team-mates, and reveals a surprise second string to his bow…

The former Brighton captain discusses the honour of skippering his local club, that celebration against Albion while playing for Southampton, being a part of the Leicester squad which lay the foundations for the Premier League title miracle - and loads more.

Which former team-mates make Hammond’s 5-a-side team? Find out in Jumpers for Goalposts.

A podcast of two halves, the former Albion goalkeeper talks of his regret leaving Brighton, good times on the south coast and his stellar coaching career - including his response to criticism from Roy Keane of his former Manchester United charge, David de Gea.

Podcast timings:

Start-39 minutes: Upbringing and Brighton & Hove Albion

39-45 minutes: Watford and Graham Taylor

45 minutes: Working with Sir Alex Ferguson

49 minutes: David de Gea

59 minutes: Goalkeepers, their peak and who should be England number one?

1h4min: Brighton - Maty Ryan 

1hr15min: Jumpers for Goalposts and quick-fire round

Being convinced by Albion favourite Terry Connor to sign for Albion, returning to action after the coronavirus break with Blackburn and how the Black Lives Matter movement could bring real change, Elliott Bennett takes us through his career, picks which team-mates make his 5-a-side team and discusses his love of cooking.

In this bonus episode, we take you behind the scenes of what it's like to be a reporter during the coronavirus pandemic in a behind closed doors match, with post-match analysis from The Argus' Brian Owen.

The joy of playing for his home town club, how a pub team referee saved his professional career and the mental health of footballers having to retire early - Darren Freeman takes us through his time at Albion and beyond.

Not wanting to leave Albion, being a 'marmite' player and the Premier League re-start, Burnley striker and former Albion forward Ashley Barnes discusses his career past and present and talks about his love for Brighton.

Highs and lows with Tottenham, how Mark McGhee prolonged Guy's career and work with Albion in the Community. 

Guy also reveals his ultimate 5-a-side team in Jumpers for Goalposts, made up of players he's been fortunate to play alongside throughout his career.

Like, subscribe, review!

Lucky shin pads, hoofing balls into the Withdean car park and life in Sussex - Gary Dicker (currently at Kilmarnock) discusses his career so far and talks about football during the coronavirus pandemic, with the Scottish Premiership season curtailed.