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.
February 19, 2026
Playground to Premiership is a monthly podcast featuring football professionals, including players and coaches at the forefront of youth development.
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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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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