I Had Trials Once...

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What's I Had Trials Once... about?

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! 

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I Had Trials Once... episodes:

04.23.2024
George Ray | Defending against Harry Kane, The Non-League footman & a Roy Cropper parody account!
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...
04.16.2024
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 Bradford, Rotherham, Fleetwood & Portsmouth winger...Gareth Evans. The boys talk everything from being labelled a wonderkid by Sir Alex Ferguson to swapping the...
04.09.2024
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 former Stockport, Barrow, Bamber Bridge & Ramsbottom winger...Daz Green. The boys talk everything from winding opposition players up on the pitch and getting into...
03.26.2024
Dean Furman | From Oldham to AFCON, Playing against Neymar & Swapping shirts with Iniesta??
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...
03.19.2024
Best Of The Best Special | Mike Phenix, Liam Dickinson, Danny Higginbottom & More!!!
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...
03.12.2024
Marc White | The ACTUAL Cost of Owning Dorking Wanderers, Managing His Mates & Non-League Stories!
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...
03.05.2024
Aaron Wilbraham | Carlton Palmer's big time shouts, Manager clashes & Scoring in the Premier League
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...
02.27.2024
Andrew Teague | Playing with Graham Potter, Becoming a Chorley legend & Jon Parkin's traffic tissues
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...
02.20.2024
Gary Stopforth | Meeting Gareth Southgate, Sunday League football & Setting the record straight
Another week...another I Had Trials Once episode! This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by our most requested returning guest...Gary Stopforth The boys talk everything from setting the record straight about THAT night in Clitheroe and life in football since the first...
02.13.2024
Ollie Crankshaw | The BEST pranks in football, Non-League contracts & Playing in front of no fans!
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...
02.06.2024
Michael Clegg | Partying with Nicolas Anelka, Why Paul Jewell is a clown & Star players disappearing
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...
01.30.2024
Gary Bowyer | Working for Gary Neville, Meeting Brian Clough & How do managers actually get sacked?
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...
01.23.2024
Grant Shenton | Troy Deeney's sacking, Fighting with fans & The mysterious Non-League foot man
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...
01.16.2024
Clayton Blackmore | Why Ronaldo is the GOAT, Gascoigne's bus crash and Jamie Carragher is an idiot
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...
12.19.2023
Nicky Adams & Tom Kennedy | Footballer fancy dress, Christmas parties & a BIG quiz forfeit... | Christmas Special
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...
12.12.2023
Alan Wright | Facing that ICONIC Barcelona team, Defending against Beckham & The REAL Alan Shearer!
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...
12.05.2023
Neil Reynolds | Christmas BRAWLS, dating Kelly Brook & THAT Bobby Grant transfer!
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...
11.28.2023
Tommy Spurr | Joey Barton’s dark arts, ‘DISGUSTING’ Man City team & Revenge on Chimbonda
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...
11.21.2023
Paul Marshall | TRASHING Robinho's Lamborghini & who is the REAL Micah Richards?
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...
11.13.2023
Calvin Andrew | Neil Warnock's Mavericks & Stealing Edgar Davids' glasses
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...
11.08.2023
Dean Holden | Big Sam bringing the cans, Subbuteo football & Wim Hof
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...
08.25.2023
"WE GOT SACKED CAUSE THEY DIDN'T F***ING LIKE US" | Anthony Johnson (Part Two)
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...
08.20.2023
Scrapping with Seds & becoming Salford City boss for the Class of '92 | Anthony Johnson (Part One)
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...
08.13.2023
Big Sam's love for Bolton, Sacked from Prison & the England job | Sam Allardyce
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...
08.06.2023
Training with Paul Gascoigne & Pasties for Pre-Match | Nick Chadwick
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...
07.30.2023
From Marine to Man City & what Big Sam is like to work with... | Karl Robinson
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...
07.23.2023
Watching IRobot in Italian, Instagram Cowboys & 'Gifted' Mark Davies | Craig Davies
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...
07.16.2023
Pre-Season Thailand Trips with Sven & Keith Hill's Sloggies | Tom Kennedy
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...
07.02.2023
The SECRET to Neil Warnock's success & pre-season stories | Paddy Kenny
After a couple of years away, the podcast is finally back with 'Neil Warnock's son' Paddy Kenny kicking off the new series alongside Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme. Topics include eating pork pies during a game, almost fighting with Kevin Blackwell...
03.05.2021
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #3
An audio recording of our weekly LIVE Extra-Time pod with Gareth Seddon, Curtis Woodhouse and Nicky Adams talking all things football. The lads answered viewer questions, discussed the latest football news and of course shared plenty of behind the scenes stories...
02.26.2021
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #2
A recording of our weekly LIVE Extra-Time pod with Gareth Seddon and Curtis Woodhouse talking all things football. Gareth Seddon and Curtis Woodhouse answered viewer questions, discussed the latest football topics and of course sharing plenty of behind the scenes stories...
02.19.2021
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #1
A recording of our weekly LIVE Extra-Time pod with Gareth Seddon, Nicky Adams and Curtis Woodhouse talking all things football. We're absolutely delighted to introduce the first episode of our BRAND NEW podcast; IHTO Extra Time! Gareth Seddon, Nicky Adams and Curtis...
02.15.2021
Brand new LIVE podcast - I Had Trials Once (Extra Time)
It's been a while but we're back for 2021 with a brand new LIVE show with a twist. Gaz will be joined by IHTO legends Nicky Adams and Curtis Woodhouse to share plenty of opinions, debate the beautiful game and in...
08.07.2020
Mike Phenix | Undercover at Asda
A podcast you wouldn't find anywhere else... It's easily one of our best episodes to date, with an I Had Trials Once legend! Mike Phenix talks us through how he spent lockdown stopping criminals and chasing cars. Enjoy!
08.03.2020
Jamie Insall | Fight Club
Welsh Premier League side Connah's Quay Nomads striker Jamie Insall is our latest guest with an incredible journey both on and off the pitch! It's safe to say he's had an eventful career so far and shares his story with the...
07.21.2020
Antoni Sarcevic | 'Manchester Messi'
Bolton Wanderers' new signing Antoni Sarcevic joins us to talk about his move back to the North West after a promotion winning season with Plymouth Argyle. The journey from Woodley Sports all the way to League One, including how somebody being...
07.13.2020
Nicky Adams | Return of the 'Street Rat'...
Promotion specialist Nicky Adams is back for part-two, days after winning a play-off final win with Northampton Town. The first episode with Nicky has been our most downloaded yet and part two didn't disappoint... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive...
07.02.2020
Steve McNulty | 'It's Not The Food, It's The Booze'
One of our most popular guest announcements so far, Steve McNulty is our latest I Had Trials once guest. From coming through the youth team at Liverpool to changing room fights with our very own Gareth Seddon - it didn't disappoint... ✍️...
06.19.2020
Jermaine Pennant | FHM nearly killed me!
Our latest guest is no stranger to the headlines after an incredible career on the pitch and an interesting one off it... Jermaine discusses his time at several clubs from starting his career with Arsenal to retirement with Non-League Billericay Town. ✍️...
06.15.2020
Marc Pugh | The Foodie Footballer
QPR winger Marc Pugh AKA The Foodie Footballer is our latest #IHadTrialsOnce guest... Marc discusses a career that started at Burnley before spells with Bury, Shrewsbury Town, Hereford United before joining Bournemouth for 9 years and reaching the top level of...
06.08.2020
Jamie O'Hara | Harry Redknapp's Spy
Non-League Billericay Town manager Jamie O'Hara joined us to talk through a career of highs and lows, which included spells at Spurs, Wolves, Fulham and Blackpool. He also discussed his time on TV show Big Brother and how Jedward aren't on...
06.01.2020
Jay Spearing | Kings and Plonkers
Blackpool captain Jay Spearing is our latest I Had Trials Once guest, talking through his career including working with 'King' Kenny and one or two plonkers... We also cover his time at Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers. ✍️ Beer52 have provided...
05.22.2020
Andy Pilley | £300,000 Helicopter Flight
Fleetwood Town chairman Andy Pilley is our latest I Had Trials Once guest, talking us through how he went from setting up a business in his bedroom, to signing and selling one of the best English strikers of recent times...
05.19.2020
Charlie Austin | Parklife
The perfect I Had Trials Once guest... Current West Brom striker Charlie Austin talks through a career that took him from non-league football all the way to the Premier League, including a few funny stories along the way... ENJOY! ✍️ Beer52 have provided...
05.14.2020
Carlton Cole | Stitched up by Defoe...
Former Chelsea, West Ham and Celtic striker Carlton Cole is our latest I Had Trials Once guest. The former England international shares hilarious stories from his career, including how you should never trust Jermain Defoe... ENJOY! ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an...
05.06.2020
Ryan Lowe | 'Prada's For Promotion'
Following our first EFL manager with Gareth Ainsworth, Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe is our latest I Had Trials Once guest with his side currently third in League Two. The dilemma of planning for what league they will be in next...
05.04.2020
Nathan Tyson | 'The Reds To The Rams'
Former Reading, Wycombe Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, Derby County, Blackpool, Doncaster Rovers, Kilmarnock, Notts County and current Chesterfield striker Nathan Tyson is our latest #IHadTrialsOnce guest... Enjoy! ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack...
04.28.2020
Gareth Ainsworth | 'Wild Thing'
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth is our latest #IHadTrialsOnce guest on our first ever video podcast! After a successful playing career with the likes of Wimbledon, QPR and Wycombe, Ainsworth has made a name for himself as a manager. We also...
03.27.2020
Curtis Woodhouse | Part Two
Part two of I Had Trials Once with former Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Peterborough United, Hull City & Grimsby Town footballer Curtis Woodhouse... After hanging up his boots following a hugely successful career on the pitch, Curtis became a professional boxer...
03.23.2020
Curtis Woodhouse | Part One
Former Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Peterborough United, Hull City & Grimsby Town footballer Curtis Woodhouse is our latest I Had Trials Once football podcast guest. After hanging up his boots after a hugely successful career on the pitch, Curtis became a...

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I Had Trials Once... episodes:

George Ray | Defending against Harry Kane, The Non-League footman & a Roy Cropper parody account!

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

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

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

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

Marc White | The ACTUAL Cost of Owning Dorking Wanderers, Managing His Mates & Non-League Stories!

Aaron Wilbraham | Carlton Palmer's big time shouts, Manager clashes & Scoring in the Premier League

Andrew Teague | Playing with Graham Potter, Becoming a Chorley legend & Jon Parkin's traffic tissues

Gary Stopforth | Meeting Gareth Southgate, Sunday League football & Setting the record straight

Ollie Crankshaw | The BEST pranks in football, Non-League contracts & Playing in front of no fans!

Michael Clegg | Partying with Nicolas Anelka, Why Paul Jewell is a clown & Star players disappearing

Gary Bowyer | Working for Gary Neville, Meeting Brian Clough & How do managers actually get sacked?

Grant Shenton | Troy Deeney's sacking, Fighting with fans & The mysterious Non-League foot man

Clayton Blackmore | Why Ronaldo is the GOAT, Gascoigne's bus crash and Jamie Carragher is an idiot

Nicky Adams & Tom Kennedy | Footballer fancy dress, Christmas parties & a BIG quiz forfeit... | Christmas Special

Alan Wright | Facing that ICONIC Barcelona team, Defending against Beckham & The REAL Alan Shearer!

Neil Reynolds | Christmas BRAWLS, dating Kelly Brook & THAT Bobby Grant transfer!

Tommy Spurr | Joey Barton’s dark arts, ‘DISGUSTING’ Man City team & Revenge on Chimbonda

Paul Marshall | TRASHING Robinho's Lamborghini & who is the REAL Micah Richards?

Calvin Andrew | Neil Warnock's Mavericks & Stealing Edgar Davids' glasses

Dean Holden | Big Sam bringing the cans, Subbuteo football & Wim Hof

"WE GOT SACKED CAUSE THEY DIDN'T F***ING LIKE US" | Anthony Johnson (Part Two)

Scrapping with Seds & becoming Salford City boss for the Class of '92 | Anthony Johnson (Part One)

Big Sam's love for Bolton, Sacked from Prison & the England job | Sam Allardyce

Training with Paul Gascoigne & Pasties for Pre-Match | Nick Chadwick

From Marine to Man City & what Big Sam is like to work with... | Karl Robinson

Watching IRobot in Italian, Instagram Cowboys & 'Gifted' Mark Davies | Craig Davies

Pre-Season Thailand Trips with Sven & Keith Hill's Sloggies | Tom Kennedy

The SECRET to Neil Warnock's success & pre-season stories | Paddy Kenny

IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #3

IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #2

IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #1

Brand new LIVE podcast - I Had Trials Once (Extra Time)

Mike Phenix | Undercover at Asda

Jamie Insall | Fight Club

Antoni Sarcevic | 'Manchester Messi'

Nicky Adams | Return of the 'Street Rat'...

Steve McNulty | 'It's Not The Food, It's The Booze'

Jermaine Pennant | FHM nearly killed me!

Marc Pugh | The Foodie Footballer

Jamie O'Hara | Harry Redknapp's Spy

Jay Spearing | Kings and Plonkers

Andy Pilley | £300,000 Helicopter Flight

Charlie Austin | Parklife

Carlton Cole | Stitched up by Defoe...

Ryan Lowe | 'Prada's For Promotion'

Nathan Tyson | 'The Reds To The Rams'

Gareth Ainsworth | 'Wild Thing'

Curtis Woodhouse | Part Two

Curtis Woodhouse | Part One