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Adi talks to Wayne about his the importance of resiliance in youth development, some of the big players he helped develop at Chelsea, and gives his insights into the key aspects of youth development.
Adi talks to Wayne about his the importance of resiliance in youth development, some of the big players he helped develop at Chelsea, and gives his insights into the key aspects 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.

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.

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