I Had Trials Once... is a new weekly football podcast hosted by two of the most recognisable non-league strikers from recent years; Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme. The pair, who played together at Salford City under The Class of '92 ownership, will be joined by different guests each week, sharing stories you won't find elsewhere...

#1 Gareth Seddon & Jordan Hulme | 'Confetti on a String'

I Had Trials Once... is a weekly football podcast and YouTube show hosted by Gaz Seddon and Jordan Hulme, featuring a range of guests from Premier League to Non-League, sharing stories, talking through careers and much more!&nbsp;

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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 former Rotherham manager Steve Evans and how the Stevenage manager loves a Sunday morning sausage roll & irn bru.

Finally Gareth then talks about his big move to Portsmouth, Winning the league two title before eventually making his return to Bradford.



Gareth Evans | Steve Evans' sausage rolls, Phone calls with Sir Alex Ferguson & 'Idiot' Derek Adams!

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 other, Collapsing in training and being rushed into hospital & 

Finally Daz then talks about the time he had a run in with former Liverpool & Man City midfielder Dietmar Hamann during a friendly and how he once chased Carlos Tevez off the pitch trying to get his shirt after a game.

If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place! 

Daz Green | Issues with Dietmar Hamann, Chasing Carlos Tevez & Football's biggest wind up merchant?

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 Oldham and how it felt to finally win a league title with Doncaster and play in the Championship.
 
Finally Dean reveals how he initially struggled with the switch to semi-professional football and how he became the player/manager of Warrington Rylands after another IHTO guest, Michael Clegg left for Macclesfield.

If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place! 

Dean Furman | From Oldham to AFCON, Playing against Neymar & Swapping shirts with Iniesta??


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 interview because they hadn't come around to his house to fix his Sky TV box. 

And finally what it was actually like working for the class of 92 when Johnno & Bernard managed Gaz & Jordan at Salford City.

 If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place!

Best Of The Best Special | Mike Phenix, Liam Dickinson, Danny Higginbottom & More!!!

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 struggles this season in the National League and why he believes they will keep their record of never being relegated and survive the drop this season.

Finally, Marc reveals he has officially become the joint manager of another team which he's taking a keen interest in...

If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place! 

#1 Gareth Seddon & Jordan Hulme | 'Confetti on a String'

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