I Had Trials Once...

It's time for a new series and we've changed things up slightly...We've had to leave out some of the best stories recently as we've had sponsors, which we're sick of doing...So we're launching a Patreon for just £3 per month! It helps us keep the lights on and able to have unfiltered episodes. If Patreon isn't for you though, we'll still have a couple of episodes released normally wherever you lis...

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Walsall, Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle & Chesterfield Centre Back...Anthony Gerrard! Anthony sits down with the boys to discuss his time at Cardiff, Being dropped for the play-off final & issues with Dave Jones. Anthony talks about his time at Hull City on loan, Pl...

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Walsall, Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle & Chesterfield Centre Back...Anthony Gerrard! Anthony sits down with the boys in the first part of the pod to discuss his early days at Everton and coming through the ranks with Wayne Rooney. Anthony talks about how quick peop...

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 joining Everton on trial and training with Paul Gasc...

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 Bolton Wanderers. Adam then openly discusses his di...

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 to finally achieving his dream of scoring in the Pre...

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 Wellington Phoenix and playing in the A-League. David ta...

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 Jordan & Gaz about how his early life in football, Gr...

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...

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 re...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 dive into Aaron's career from scoring a debut goal...

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 a decade at Chorley FC, stepping into the world of...

Another week...another I Had Trials Once episode! This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by our most requested returning guest...Gary StopforthThe 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 being a player-manager & the impact covid had on t...

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! They then go into detail about life as a football...

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 non-league manager and the issues that come with i...

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 times working for the Venkys, Karl Oyston & the class...

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 then talk bust ups with the fans, signing on fees a...