Jarreau Hayward has joined a very exclusive group after guiding Dandy Town to Dudley Eve Trophy glory.

Victory over X-Roads Warriors in the final at his former stomping ground at Wellington Oval last Sunday means Hayward has won every trophy on offer in the Premier Division, four of them coming less than two years into his coaching stint at St John’s Field.

While happy to have achieved the elusive feat, the Hornets head coach refuses to take all the credit.

“Reflecting on my journey as a coach is very humbling because I know where I was and I'd like to think I know where I am,” Hayward said.

“In both respects I’ve come a long way but I know I have a long way to go. Winning every trophy there is to win in the Premier Division doesn’t mean I have won everything. I still need to win the daily battle with learning, teaching, organising and in general being my highest self.

“Four trophies in one and a quarter seasons as head coach of Dandy Town is not a product of myself alone. I have an amazing team, firstly with Seion Darrell [assistant coach]. He and I have a perfect synergy on the sideline and we make a great team. I really appreciate him.

“Obviously, I have to thank, acknowledge and appreciate my team. They work hard and they love to learn, execute and represent the badge. Football is for the players, so it comes down to them at the end of the day.

“I have to thank my technical committee, team management and physiotherapist as well. They support us every chance they get and it really is a team effort. With that said, we are not satisfied and have a long way to go. There is a lot to improve on.”

Hayward won his first trophy in the top flight after guiding former club St George’s Colts to victory over North Village in the 2023-24 FA Cup final.

He then won the Charity Cup, Friendship Trophy and Premier Division in his first season at the helm of Hornets during the 2025-26 campaign and more recently the Dudley Eve Trophy.

He also walked away with the prestigious Coach of the Year award during Bermuda Football Association’s 2025-26 awards ceremony after guiding Hornets to three titles last term.

Hayward is happy with the progress his team has made so far this season in the absence of key players.

“Our season so far has been a series of learning experiences,” he said.

“We have had several absentees, but it has helped us to evolve. We are learning to win in different ways and it is all a part of our evolution.

“We have a trophy under our belt and we have key players returning soon. So we just have to keep our head down and continue our process.”

Hornets have made a good start to their league title defence this season as they top the Premier Division standings on goal difference over PHC Zebras.

“The league is the closest it has been in some time, so we are excited by the challenge. Credit to all the teams in the league and their coaches. Anyone can beat anyone,” Hayward said.

Hornets have only been beaten twice this season, their first defeat coming against Village in the season opening Charity Cup and more recently against Paget Lions in their previous league outing.