I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Chelsea, Oldham, Sheffield Untied, Coventry, Blackpool, Fylde & Southport midfielder...Danny Philliskirk!

Danny sits down with the boys to discuss everything from being in Chelsea's academy to playing for his hometown club and everything in between.

Danny talks to Jordan & Gaz about how he ended up in Chelsea academy having left Oldham and began training with the likes of Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, John Terry & Ashley Cole. He also talks about the other youth players that were in his team at the time.

Danny and the boys then discusses Dominic Solanke's recent claims that he'd score 100 goals a season in non-league which the Danny, Jordan and Gaz are quick to dismiss saying non-league is harder than most people think.

Finally, Danny chats about the current state of Oldham, playing against Liverpool in the FA Cup and why Dave Challinor would be a good fit for Sunderland, if the rumours are true.

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Chester, Telford, Stockport, Lincoln, Notts County, Wrexham & York defender...Sean Newton!

Sean sits down with the boys to discuss everything from shock League One move to modelling with Romelu Lukaku.

Sean talks to Jordan & Gaz about how he once accidentally played whilst he was suspended and as a result was kicked out of the FA Cup!

Scott then discusses his shock loan move from non-league to League One Notts County and the struggles of adapting to league football as well as how his manager once tackled their centre back half way through a team meeting.

Finally, Sean chats about moving to Wrexham and how the club has reached global heights since their recent take over before talking about his spell at York City.

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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 was like at the club.

Scott then discusses his big move to Watford and how he broke into the senior England squad and was now training with Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and John Terry.

Finally, Scott chats about what the future holds after he recently left Derby County and how he's eager to pursue a career as a goalkeeper coach.

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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 discusses what went wrong and how his shock exit came about before eventually joining Stockport where he achieved promotion from the National League to League One in just 3 seasons.

Finally Antoni discusses what it's like for a non-league player to be selected for England C, who he played with and how that differs from the first team.

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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 emotional rollercoaster of being a professional footballer and how he dealt with various different managers before almost quitting the game entirely at the age of 26.

Finally George talks about how he created the famous Roy Cropper parody account on twitter whilst also playing against a young Harry Kane whilst playing for Wales U21s.

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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.

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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! 

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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.

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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!

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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! 

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