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 wit…

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 vi…

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 strugg…

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 …

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 Pul…

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 wha…

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…

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…

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 podcast appearance. They then go into detail meeting Gareth Southgate, the issues with…

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!…

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 …

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 tim…

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 t…

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…

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 th…

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 pitc…

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…

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 …

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…

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 playin…

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, Chesterf…

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.…

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 earl…

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…

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!By I Had Trials Once...

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 Guardi…

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...…

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 t…

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 and what happened when Anton Ferdinand didn't celebrate QPR's survival on the final day of the season…

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 from their careers...By I Had Trials Once...

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 from their careers...By I Had Trials Once...

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 Woodhouse will be taking questions, discussing the latest football topics and of co…

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 true pod style, share plenty of stories... Join us LIVE on Thursday night - full info on where you can watch will be shared on our Twitte…

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!By I Had Trials Once...

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 lads... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.…

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 stuck in Ibiza led to a trial with Blackburn Rovers... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link t…

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 link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: ww…

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... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is …

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. ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the …

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 English football under Eddie Howe. ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to g…

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 his Christmas card list... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for th…

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 us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is…

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 in Jamie Vardy. Andy also shares his thoughts on the current situation in League One and how Joey Barton will go on to be a top m…

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 us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.9…

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 exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.…

Join Chris and Matthew as they welcome Charlie Gardner, Chris Adlem, Danny O'Hara and Mark Womersley to the virtual-studio for another dose of NONSENSE.In the final round, we mention TREE(3) the biggest number IN THE WORLD, here is the excellent numberphile to explain more about it if you're interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P6DWAwwViU…

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 season is discussed, with the outcome of the current season still unknown. The former Bury boss also talks about the …

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 for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: be…

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 find out the reason behind his nickname 'Wild Thing'... Enjoy! ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an …

Join Chris Read and Matthew Heyward for the first of our apocalypse episodes recorded over Zoom and live streamed. It's the same old nonsense, just with slightly worse sound quality.This week is a pandemic special, just in case you're not bored of hearing about viruses, social isolation and death! Guests - Steve Keyworth (he wrote that episode of d…