Gary Walker on the demands of the Premier League and working with Sir Alex Ferguson | BHA Podcast

Football

Year2026

Duration35m

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#brightonandhovealbion #podcast 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.