I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Lincoln, Watford, Ipswich, Rotherham, Notts County, Hartlepool, Barnet, Chesterfield & Derby goalkeeper...Scott Loach!Scott sits down with the boys to discuss everything from playing non-league football to being called up to the England first team.Scott talks to Jordan & Gaz about how he moved from non-league Chesterfield to League One Derby County and what last season's promotion party ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 23
I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Crewe, Fleetwood, Shrewsbury, Plymouth, Bolton, Stockport and now Bradford midfielder...Antoni Sarcevic!Antoni sits down with the boys to openly discuss his Bolton Wanderers exit for the very first time.The last time Antoni was on the pod he had just signed for Bolton, he talk to Jordan & Gaz about becoming the captain & the pride of winning promotion from League 2.Antoni then openly dis...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 8Ep. 22
I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Crewe, Exeter, Tranmere, Leyton Orient and current Barrow defender...George Ray.The boys talk everything from unique football side hustles to representing Wales at under 21 level.They then discuss the early days coming through at Crewe Alexandre with the likes of Perry Ng before becoming one of the only players to make their professional debut at Wembley!George then openly discusses the emotiona...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 8Ep. 21
I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Bradford, Rotherham, Fleetwood & Portsmouth winger...Gareth Evans.The boys talk everything from being labelled a wonderkid by Sir Alex Ferguson to swapping the football league for non-league.They then discuss the early days at Bradford City, THAT viral penalty miss against Accrington & Why there is something seriously wrong with the club.Gareth then reveals his various run ins with forme...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 8Ep. 20
I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Stockport, Barrow, Bamber Bridge & Ramsbottom winger...Daz Green.The boys talk everything from winding opposition players up on the pitch and getting into their heads to clashing with managers.They then discuss early days in football, Initial struggle at Crewe Alexandra and playing under the current England assistant manager Steve Holland.Daz reveals the pranks players would play on each oth...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 19
I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by South African cult hero and current Warrington Rylands player manager...Dean Furman.The boys talk everything from the growing up in South Africa to coming through the ranks and training with the first team at Chelsea.They then discuss Dean's international career and how he became a South African cult hero and captaining the team in the African Cup Of Nations.Dean then talks about the decision to leave ...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 8Ep. 18
This week there sadly isn't a video episode because Jordan is getting a trim at Legoland so instead we thought we'd treat you to a best of the best special.Featuring hilarious throwback stories our day one listeners will remember from the likes of Mike Phenix, Nicky Adams, Danny Higginbottom and more! Like when Danny Higginbottom revealed Tony Pulis used to drop his Stoke City players if it was too windy. Or the time when Stockport County manager Jim Gannon refused to do a SkySports post match i...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 8Ep. 17
I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by the owner, steward, kit man, manager, scout and new non-league legend...Marc White.The boys talk everything from the creation of Dorking Wanderers and how they have risen from the 17th division to the National League.They then take a detailed dive into what it actually takes to be a football club owner and just how much money goes into funding a fifth-tier team.Marc then openly talks about Dorking's st...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 8Ep. 16
I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by one of the only players to score in four different decades and in the top four English leagues...Aaron Wilbraham.The boys talk everything from being Carlton Palmer's big time shouts to running through a thorn bush for Martin Allen.They then take a detailed dive into Aaron's career from scoring a debut goal for Stockport against Manchester City, Issues with Karl Robinson at MK Dons and finally reaching ...
Mar 05, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 15
I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by one of the toughest non-league defenders and Chorley FC legend...Andrew Teague.The boys talk everything from being teammates with former Brighton & Chelsea manager Graham Potter to Jon Parkin's traffic tissues.They then go into detail about spending almost a decade at Chorley FC, stepping into the world of management & how loans work in Non-League.Finally they chat about picking up and recoveri...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Another week...another I Had Trials Once episode!This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by our most requested returning guest...Gary StopforthThe boys talk everything from setting the record straight about THAT night in Clitheroe and life in football since the first podcast appearance.They then go into detail meeting Gareth Southgate, the issues with being a player-manager & the impact covid had on the football world.Finally they chat about Gary's new venture into the world of Sunday league p...
Feb 20, 2024•54 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Another week...another I Had Trials Once episode!This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Wigan Athletic, Bradford City, Stockport County and current Altrincham player...Ollie Crankshaw.The boys talk everything from the best pranks in football to meeting Pep Guardiola in a lift & also what life was like at Wigan during THAT administration era!They then go into detail about life as a footballer, the impact of Covid and all of the differences between being semi-pro and professional.If y...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 8Ep. 12
We’re BACK with another I Had Trials Once episode!Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Wigan Athletic graduate and current Warrington Rylands manager...Michael Clegg.The boys discuss everything from partying with Nicolas Anelka at his wedding to needing a life saving heart operation whilst playing for Wigan!They then go into detail about life as a non-league manager and the issues that come with it including signing Jordan on loan, His star players disappearing after winning player of the seaso...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 11
We’re BACK with another I Had Trials Once episode!Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool, Bradford, Salford & Dundee manager, Gary Bowyer.The boys discuss everything from meeting the great Brian Clough for the first time to what that first time being sacked really feels like!They then go into detail about the turbulent times working for the Venkys, Karl Oyston & the class of 92 before chatting about strange superstitions and what relegation actually means for a...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 8Ep. 10
We’re BACK with another I Had Trials Once episode and it's a belter!Jordan & Gaz are joined by former FC United, Ramsbottom, Chester and Stalybridge goalkeeper Grant Shenton.The boys discuss everything from Troy Deeney's recent sacking and how much worse gets said in non-league, as well as what life as a non-league player is actually like!They then talk bust ups with the fans, signing on fees and being the only player not to be taken to Salford City with Bernard and Johnno.If you're wanting ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 9
We’re BACK with the first I Had Trials Once episode of the new year!Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Manchester United, Middlesbrough and Wales star Clayton Blackmore to go over his life before, during and after football.The boys discuss everything from why Cristiano Ronaldo is superior to Lionel Messi to what it was like seeing the class of '92 burst into the first team at Manchester United!Later in the pod they talk Paul Gascoigne and how he once destroyed Middlesbrough's brand new team b...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 8Ep. 8
We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!Jordan & Gaz are joined by two familiar faces in Nicky Adams & Tom Kennedy for an I Had Trials Once Christmas special!The boys discuss everything from footballers trying to get suspended to have more time off over Christmas to what a football team's Christmas party is actually like!Later in the pod they talk what the Christmas period is like as a footballer before going head to head in quiz with the loser having to do a forfeit! Suppor...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 7
We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn Rovers & Aston Villa left back Alan Wright as they discuss everything from playing against Barcelona to playing for Fleetwood Town.Wright also talks about trying to defend against a young David Beckham and what Alan Shearer is really like off the pitch.Alan then goes into his life after football and what it's like to coach at Manchester City. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices....
Dec 12, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 6
We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!Jordan & Gaz are joined by current FC United of Manchester manager Neil Reynolds as they discuss what playing non-league football is really like.Reynolds also speaks about the time his Clitheroe team got into a brawl on their Christmas party and how he accidentally ghosted Kelly Brook on a date.The guys also talk football superstitions and what really happened to Bobby Grant's move to FC United? Support the show Learn more about your ad ch...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 8Ep. 5
We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster, Blackburn Rovers & Preston defender Tommy Spurr as they talk Joey Barton's forfeit wheel & playing against Pep's Manchester City team.The former full back also speaks about his time at Sheffield Wednesday, Dean Saunders' hitting golf balls in his office & which player he dislikes the most in football.Tommy discusses the best players he's played with, dealing with...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 8Ep. 4
We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!Jordan & Gaz are reunited as they sit down with former Manchester City wonderkid Paul Marshall to discuss everything from playing for England to retiring in the 7th tier of English football.The former midfielder also talks about growing up with Micah Richards & Daniel Sturridge, Manchester City's HUGE takeover, training with Carlos Tevez, Robinho & Elano as well as being tipped to be England's next superstar.Paul also explains the ...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 8Ep. 3
We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!Watch as Gaz sits down with former Luton, Crystal Palace & Rochdale forward Calvin Andrew for an incredibly open and honest chat, covering topics from both on and off the pitch.The former attacker also talks about overcoming big injuries at an early age, winning the league with Luton and playing with former Champions League winner Edgar Davids.Calvin also explains how important honesty, respect and loyalty is in football, with a special me...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 8Ep. 2
We’re BACK for a brand new series of I Had Trials Once!Watch as Jordan and Gaz sit down with former Charlton and Bristol City manager Dean Holden for an incredibly open and honest chat, covering topics from both on and off the pitch.The former defender also talks about his time at Bolton, Oldham, Peterborough United, Falkirk, Shrewsbury, Chesterfield and how he went on to transition into coaching and management.Dean Holden also addresses recent rumours about an imminent return to management in t...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Part Two of our episode with former Salford City co-manager Anthony Johnson, alongside hosts Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme.Jonno shares his story including the reasons behind his departure from Salford City, reveals which of the Class of '92 is his favourite and shares his experiences of managing both Chester and Spennymoor. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 8
After almost 5 years of trying to get him on, one of the most requested guests finally said yes...Former Salford City and now Radcliffe Borough co-manager Anthony Johnson joins Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme for the I Had Trials Once podcast that had to become a two-parter there's so much in there!Jonno talks about his playing career and the early stages of his managerial career, which resulted in him getting the job working under Premier League legend and host of The Overlap, Gary Neville and t...
Aug 20, 2023•59 min•Season 7Ep. 7
A Premier League managerial legend and now podcast host with No Tippy Tappy Football, Sam Allardyce joins Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme for our latest episode of I Had Trials Once...Big Sam talks us through the good times at Bolton Wanderers, explains exactly what happened with the England job and shares plenty of stories from his playing days to how he managed to sign Jay-Jay Okocha... Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Our latest I Had Trials Once guest joining Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme is former Everton and Plymouth striker Nick Chadwick.Nick shares plenty of stories from his career, from playing alongside Paul Gascoigne and Wayne Rooney at Everton to managing Jordan at Fylde... and everything in between! Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Our latest I Had Trials Once guest joining Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme is Karl Robinson, who after a career in Non-League football has gone on to manager almost 700 games in the EFL and shared a dugout recently with Sam Allardyce at Leeds United.Karl discusses the reasons and behind the scenes reaction to Big Sam comparing himself to Pep Guardiola, shares plenty of stories from his Non-League days and discusses his next step in football. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Our latest I Had Trials Once guest is former Oldham, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Bolton, Wigan AND plenty more clubs, Craig Davies!The striker talks through his career that took from the North West of England to northern Italy and back, as well as plenty of stories about managers teammates over the years... Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 7Ep. 3
This week Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme are joined by former Bury, Rochdale, Leicester City and Barnsley defender Tom Kennedy, for the latest episode of I Had Trials Once...Topics range from Kieran Trippier's pinpoint accuracy in the schoolyard to playing under Sven-Göran Eriksson at Leicester, and as always, plenty in-between! 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below!https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once#kierantrippier #footballpodcast ...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 2
