13 Facts About Andy Hayward

Andrew William Hayward is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder and striker.

Andy Hayward started his career in non-league football, and his prolific goalscoring record soon attracted attention from bigger clubs.

Andy Hayward turned professional at the age of 24, joining Rotherham United from Frickley Athletic in 1994.

Andy Hayward played 120 league games in four seasons before leaving the club in 1998.

Andy Hayward has since played for numerous teams in non-league football.

Andy Hayward signed for Hednesford Town, and had a brief loan spell with Doncaster Rovers.

Andy Hayward returned to his old club Frickley Athletic, before being signed by Bradford Park Avenue in September 2000 for a club record fee.

Andy Hayward stayed there for several seasons before moving on to Stalybridge Celtic in March 2004.

Andy Hayward stayed there until the summer of 2005, scoring 16 goals in 46 appearances.

Andy Hayward went on to play for Ossett Town, playing 53 times and scoring 32 goals, and North Ferriby United.

Andy Hayward returned for a third spell at Frickley Athletic, this time as a player-assistant manager before joining Garforth Town.

Andy Hayward last played for Royston Railway in the Barnsley Sunday league football and currently works as a PE instructor at Evolve Academy, a pupil referral unit in Wakefield.

Andy Hayward currently manages his local Sunday League club Royston FC.