Best Salford City Podcasts (2024)

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Salford City Podcast - Ep. 03 33:11

8h ago33:11

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The Official Salford City Podcast returns this week, as we have reaction to the weekend's pre-season double header with Bamber Bridge and FC United of Manchester. On this week's show we hear from coach Simon Wiles, and we have post match interviews with Head Coach Karl Robinson, and Saturday's goalscorer Kyrell Malcolm.…

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Gareth Seddon | Training with Paul Gascoigne, Phone calls with Gary Neville & Career ending illness? 1:39:44

11m ago1:39:44

1:39:44

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gary Stopforth are hosting a special episode of the pod and are joined by our very own...Gareth Seddon! Gaz sits down with the boys to discuss his early career in football and spending 8 years in Blackburn Rover's academy. The lads then chat about Gaz joining the RAF before j…

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God's Cop (Part 4) 56:53

4d ago56:53

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James Anderton has declared that AIDS patients are ‘swirling in a cesspool of their own making’. Days later, he makes cryptic remarks that he might be a prophet ‘being used by God’. Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government scrambles to deal with the fallout. In this episode, we discuss how civil servants and fellow police chiefs were openly ques…

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God's Cop (Part 3) 42:56

5d ago42:56

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It's Britain in the 1980s. Manchester's police chief is a household name. Satirised on TV comedy shows for his conservative Christian views. Celebrated by government ministers for his robust approach to crime. He is rarely out of the headlines for his clashes with politicians. But the crisis of the Stalker Affair is about to propel both Anderton an…

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Salford City Podcast - Ep. 02 26:24

14d ago26:24

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On the second epsiode of the official Salford City Podcast this week, The Ammies travel to Belfast to take on Crusaders in the first friendly of pre-season. On the show this week, we have post match reactions from Kelly Nmai, Conor McAleny, Kevin Berkoe and Marcus Dackers.By Salford City FC

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Adam Le Fondre Part 2 | Life In Australia, David Wheater’s WWE Figures & THAT Bolton Survival Story! 56:23

4d ago56:23

56:23

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Stockport, Rochdale, Rotherham, Reading, Cardiff, Bolton, Wolves, Wigan Sydney FC, Mumbai City & Hibernian forward...Adam Le Fondre! Adam sits down with the boys in the second part of the pod to discuss Neil Lennon's man management & initial love for …

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God's Cop (Part 2) 44:14

13d ago44:14

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God's Cop James Anderton has brought his crusade to the streets of Manchester. His officers have launched a crackdown on pornography, gay bars and clubs, and businesses selling ‘immoral’ material. But the new chief constable faces opposition at every turn. Running battles with the city’s politicians, the unruly threat of National Front marches, the…

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Salford City Podcast - Ep. 01 29:40

22d ago29:40

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On this first episode of the official Salford City Podcast, we catch up with the men's first team squad at pre-season testing, as we look ahead to a new season at The Peninsula Stadium. On the show this week we hear from coaches Alex Bruce and Danny Byrne, and players Junior Luamba, Cole Stockton, Curtis Tilt, Dan Chesters, and Alex Cairns. In addi…

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Adam Le Fondre Part 1 | Love Letters From Keith Hill, The Premier League Dream & Scoring For Fun! 1:21:50

11d ago1:21:50

1:21:50

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Stockport, Rochdale, Rotherham, Reading, Cardiff, Bolton, Wolves, Wigan Sydney FC, Mumbai City & Hibernian forward...Adam Le Fondre! Adam sits down with the boys in this two parter to discuss everything from the early years at Stockport and Rochdale t…

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God's Cop (Part 1) 50:04

20d ago50:04

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James Anderton was the most controversial police officer in modern British history. A hero to some. A reactionary menace to others. This is the story of how the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police brought a moral crusade to the streets of 1980s Britain, becoming an electrifying public figure famed for his outspoken views and religious zeal…

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David Ball | Training with Robinho & Tevez, Almost winning the Puskas award & Life in New Zealand 2:11:31

18d ago2:11:31

2:11:31

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Man City, Swindon, Peterborough, Rochdale, Fleetwood, Rotherham, Bradford and current Wellington Phoenix player...David Ball! David sits down with the boys to discuss everything from coming through Manchester City's academy to making the move to Welli…

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The Salford Sioux (Part 2) 38:32

27d ago38:32

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Buffalo Bill has packed up his travelling show, taking hundreds of performers back on the road. But what legacy has been left behind in Greater Manchester? Historian Dean delves into the truth of whether Sioux performers from North Dakota slipped into the Salford streets and ended up make their homes in Victorian England. Using archive material and…

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Liam Hogan | The Rise Of Jamie Vardy, Graham Alexander's Penalties & Salford Play-Off Success! 1:54:17

25d ago1:54:17

1:54:17

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode... This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Halifax, Fleetwood, Tranmere, Gateshead, Salford, Stockport and Oldham defender...Liam Hogan! Liam sits down with the boys to discuss everything from early days with Jamie Vardy to captaining his hometown club to promotion at Wembley. Liam talks to Jo…

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The Salford Sioux (Part 1) 33:59

1M ago33:59

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American promoter Buffalo Bill Cody brings the greatest show on earth to a racecourse ground in Salford, where an army of performers and crew construct ‘the largest theatre ever seen in the world’. The Wild West show thrills England’s Victorian millworkers and is remembered for decades to come. But did, according to local legend, hundreds of native…

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Danny Philliskirk | The State Of Oldham, Joining Chelsea's Academy & Solanke 100 Goals A Season? 1:18:17

1M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

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. D…

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Elizabeth Gaskell's Guide to Manc (Part 2) 39:34

1M ago39:34

39:34

Which Manc words have survived over time? We look at the work of journalist and poet Samuel Bamford, who created an ambitious collection of words from the Victorian city and its surrounding towns, and we also make some surprising discoveries about expressions that are still used today. We’ll talk about the poets, actors, comedians and singers - fro…

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Sean Newton | The GLOBAL rise of Wrexham, Jim Gannon's whistle & Playing whilst SUSPENDED!? 1:43:48

1M ago1:43:48

1:43:48

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 acci…

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Elizabeth Gaskell's Guide to Manc (Part 1) 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

Are you a choughin-yed? Do you feel wambly? Does someone you know talk too much flother? In this episode, we look back at the language used by 19th century Mancunians, whose dialect was championed by novelist Elizabeth Gaskell in her novels Mary Barton and North and South. We’ll discuss how Gaskell challenged lazy stereotypes about women writers, b…

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Scott Loach | Derby County Promotion Party, Training with England & Micah Richards' Big Macs 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

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. S…

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Football - how Manchester created the modern game (Part 2) 38:33

2M ago38:33

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Today Manchester City and Manchester United are sporting superpowers with supporters around the globe. But both clubs can trace their origins to the industrial boom of the late 19th Century and workers craving respite from drudgery of mills and factory life. In this episode, we discuss the early stars, sponsors and business interest that propelled …

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Antoni Sarcevic | The TRUTH about Bolton, Rivalry with Wrexham & Stockport promotion parties! 1:14:25

2M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

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 jus…

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Football - how Manchester created the modern game (Part 1) 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

Manchester is home to some of the biggest sports brands on the planet. In this episode, Chris, Dean and Yakub argue the city is also the birthplace of modern football as we understand it. We tell the story of the city's economic boom and the grinding factory conditions which saw the working population turn to sport for recreation and escape. We'll …

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Scuttlers 56:22

2M ago56:22

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Welcome to Victorian Manchester, where the streets throb with violence and teenage gangs are waging war. The Scuttler gangs pose a menace unlike any England has seen before. Groups calling themselves the Bengal Tigers and Meadow Lads prowl the cobbled streets, marked by their distinctive clothes and vicious weapons, including brutal brass belts. Ba…

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Hangman - the double life of Albert Pierrepoint 55:05

3M ago55:05

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As Britain’s official executioner, Albert Pierrepoint hanged notorious murders, spies and war criminals. But he also lived a seemingly ordinary life as a grocery man and pub landlord in Greater Manchester, balancing his work behind the bar with grim professional duties as a Home Office hangman. As his fame grew, so too did doubts about the death pe…

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George Ray | Defending against Harry Kane, The Non-League footman & a Roy Cropper parody account! 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

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…

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Gareth Evans | Steve Evans' sausage rolls, Phone calls with Sir Alex Ferguson & 'Idiot' Derek Adams! 1:38:35

3M ago1:38:35

1:38:35

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…

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Daz Green | Issues with Dietmar Hamann, Chasing Carlos Tevez & Football's biggest wind up merchant? 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

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…

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Dean Furman | From Oldham to AFCON, Playing against Neymar & Swapping shirts with Iniesta?? 1:17:01

4M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

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 …

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Best Of The Best Special | Mike Phenix, Liam Dickinson, Danny Higginbottom & More!!! 1:13:13

4M ago1:13:13

1:13:13

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…

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Marc White | The ACTUAL Cost of Owning Dorking Wanderers, Managing His Mates & Non-League Stories! 1:22:12

4M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

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…

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Aaron Wilbraham | Carlton Palmer's big time shouts, Manager clashes & Scoring in the Premier League 2:00:21

4M ago2:00:21

2:00:21

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…

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Andrew Teague | Playing with Graham Potter, Becoming a Chorley legend & Jon Parkin's traffic tissues 1:11:27

5M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

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…

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Gary Stopforth | Meeting Gareth Southgate, Sunday League football & Setting the record straight 52:20

5M ago52:20

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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…

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Ollie Crankshaw | The BEST pranks in football, Non-League contracts & Playing in front of no fans! 1:17:35

5M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

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!…

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Michael Clegg | Partying with Nicolas Anelka, Why Paul Jewell is a clown & Star players disappearing 1:08:53

5M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

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 …

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Gary Bowyer | Working for Gary Neville, Meeting Brian Clough & How do managers actually get sacked? 1:33:05

6M ago1:33:05

1:33:05

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…

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Grant Shenton | Troy Deeney's sacking, Fighting with fans & The mysterious Non-League foot man 1:11:15

6M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

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…

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Clayton Blackmore | Why Ronaldo is the GOAT, Gascoigne's bus crash and Jamie Carragher is an idiot 1:21:06

6M ago1:21:06

1:21:06

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…

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Nicky Adams & Tom Kennedy | Footballer fancy dress, Christmas parties & a BIG quiz forfeit... | Christmas Special 59:53

7M ago59:53

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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…

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Alan Wright | Facing that ICONIC Barcelona team, Defending against Beckham & The REAL Alan Shearer! 2:10:45

7M ago2:10:45

2:10:45

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…

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Neil Reynolds | Christmas BRAWLS, dating Kelly Brook & THAT Bobby Grant transfer! 1:06:08

7M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

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…

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Tommy Spurr | Joey Barton’s dark arts, ‘DISGUSTING’ Man City team & Revenge on Chimbonda 1:22:27

8M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

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 …

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Paul Marshall | TRASHING Robinho's Lamborghini & who is the REAL Micah Richards? 1:34:58

8M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

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…

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Calvin Andrew | Neil Warnock's Mavericks & Stealing Edgar Davids' glasses 1:19:20

8M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

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…

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Dean Holden | Big Sam bringing the cans, Subbuteo football & Wim Hof 1:44:26

8M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

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…

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"WE GOT SACKED CAUSE THEY DIDN'T F***ING LIKE US" | Anthony Johnson (Part Two) 1:37:10

11M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

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.…

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Scrapping with Seds & becoming Salford City boss for the Class of '92 | Anthony Johnson (Part One) 57:26

11M ago57:26

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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…

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Big Sam's love for Bolton, Sacked from Prison & the England job | Sam Allardyce 1:40:13

12M ago1:40:13

1:40:13

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…

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Training with Paul Gascoigne & Pasties for Pre-Match | Nick Chadwick 1:29:22

12M ago1:29:22

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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...

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From Marine to Man City & what Big Sam is like to work with... | Karl Robinson 1:12:27

12M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

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…

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