The Football Development Podcast

Playground to Premiership is a monthly podcast featuring football professionals, including players and coaches at the forefront of youth development.

Episodes

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Matt Le Tissier on Playground to Premiership

Matt Le Tissier

Premier League legend Matt Le Tissier talks to Wayne Thomas about his footballing journey, starting on the Channel Island of Guernsey and how he became the first midfielder to score 100 Premier League goals, his limited chances for England, and

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Steve Hayward on the Playground to Premiership Podcast

Steve Hayward

In this episode of Playground to Premiership, Wayne Thomas sits down with former midfielder Steve Hayward to trace a career defined by promotion battles, Wembley wins, and the dawn of a new era at Fulham.

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Martin O'Connor on Playground to Premiership

Martin O’Connor

Former Birmingham City and Walsall captain Martin O’Connor joins Wayne Thomas to discuss his pathway into professional football, his leadership journey, and what it meant to captain his boyhood club — including playing in a League Cup Final.

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Keith Gillespie on the Playground to Premiership Podcast

Keith Gillespie

Keith Gillespie talks to Wayne Thomas about his Premier League journey, the challenges young players face, and reveals his ultimate 5-a-side team.

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About Playground to Premiership

About Playground to Premiership

Playground to Premiership is a podcast dedicated to youth development. Presented by former professional footballer and owner of ACE Academy, Wayne Thomas.

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