Career
Hayward began his career with Derby County and made his League debut in 1990, but found first-team opportunities limited. Hayward was signed by Barnsley in January 2001. That season he had made one league appearance for Fulham up to that point, which ironically was against Barnsley.
Fulham would go on to get promoted to the Premier League that season in his absence.
Hayward scored on his Barnsley debut. A 2-1 defeat at Burnley.
Injuries hampered his stay at Barnsley and he retired in 2004. Carlisle United.