Ex-pro footballers talk about the highs and lows of a career in football, and give advice to young players and their families.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEx-pro footballers talk about the highs and lows of a career in football, and give advice to young players and their families.
Recent episodes include "Matt Le Tissier; 'Le God' from Guernsey" (12 June 2026, 63 minutes), "Playground to Premiership | Steve Hayward" (19 February 2026, 81 minutes), and "Playground to Premiership | Martin O'Connor" (5 February 2026, 64 minutes).
Playground to Premiership publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 9 episodes.
Booking probability for Playground to Premiership is 16%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Playground to Premiership requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Playground to Premiership's contact route on record: public web form.
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Playground to Premiership is a sports podcast with 9 episodes published.
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Episode #12
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...
Episode #11
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. Steve opens up...
Episode #10
Former Birmingham City and Walsall captain Martin O’Connor joins Wayne Thomas on Playground to Premiership to reflect on his impressive footballing journey, from developing as a young player to fulfilling his dream of...
<p>Part TWO of our biggest episode yet! Look out for Part 1 on our main show page.<br> <br> Premier League and Northern Ireland legend Keith Gillespie joins Wayne Thomas to discuss his incredible footballing journey...
<p>Part ONE of our biggest episode yet! Look out for Part 2 on our main show page.<br> <br> Premier League and Northern Ireland legend Keith Gillespie joins Wayne Thomas to discuss his incredible footballing journey...
<p>West Bromwich Albion legend, 46-cap Scotland international, former Middlesborough midfielder James Morrison talks to Wayne Thomas about his journey into football, his thoughts on young players in the game today and...
<p>2024 has been a great start for Playground to Premiership, with 5 episodes recorded to date. Host Wayne has been busy since the birth of his son in November, so we thought we'd bring you this bonus episode featuring...
<p>Nathan Cantrill is Head of Foundation Phase at Premier League club Nottingham Forest, leading on the development of the club's 7-12 year olds. Nathan has a wealth of experience in youth development and coaching...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode of Playground to Premiership, Mick Halsall talks about what it takes to be a top player, including hard work and developing technique.<br> <br> Mick also picks his all-time 5-a-side team, featuring...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode of Playground to Premiership, Wayne Thomas talks to former Chelsea Under 18 and Under 21 Manager and Coventry City Assistant Manager to Adi Viveash about his experiences in developing some of Englands...
Episode #1
<p>Jimmy Walker holds the all time appearance record for Walsall Football Club, and went on to sign for West Ham United in 2004. After a spell at Tottenham Hotspur he went on to coach at several clubs. Jimmy talks to...
<p>Stephen Cooke, former Manchester United & Aston Villa player and Lilleshall graduate speaks to ACE Academy's Wayne Thomas. Stephen discusses rising through the English football system, being wanted by the best at a...
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