Alex Hayes: podcast appearances and interviews

Alex Hayes is a powerlifting coach affiliated with Harris and Hayes. He has a background as a sports journalist specializing in football reporting in the United Kingdom and France. Hayes previously worked for prominent outlets such as The Independent, TPS/Canal Plus, and Sky Sports. He subsequently became a football agent, representing notable clients including Robert Pires, Jérémie Aliadière, and Eric Cantona in the UK. In October 2014, Hayes was appointed as executive vice-president of Ligue 1 club FC Lorient, a position he held until September 2017. Following this, he became the Sporting Director of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, a Brussels-based football club owned by Tony Bloom, where he is credited with contributing to the club's success through infrastructure improvements and strategic recruitment, including the hiring of manager Luka Elsner. In 2019, Hayes moved to RE Virton, another Belgian club, leading them to their best-ever season in 2019-20 when they finished first at the end of the regular season. In 2021, he established his own sports consultancy that advises major football clubs and emerging managerial talents, including Will Still.