I Had Trials Once...

One of our most popular guests Gary Stopforth stepped in for Jordan this week to co-host alongside Gaz as we welcomed former Preston, Grimsby, Wigan and Southport forward Lee Ashcroft to the pod. Topics include his time as manager of Stopforth whilst at Kendal Town, an 'incident' with his managers son at West Brom and the heartbreaking situation at Bury FC. Support the show Learn more about your a...

Our latest guest to join Gaz and Jordan is goalkeeping coach Craig Dootson, who discusses his time with Liverpool Ladies and Salford City, as well as taking full blame for a club's relegation. Enjoy! Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the guys are joined by former teammate and current Chester midfielder Gary Stopforth. Stories cover both on and off the pitch during their time together at Salford, his time in America and even smashing his van on the way to the podcast... Enjoy! Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our latest I Had Trials Once... guest is current Wrexham defender James Jennings. The 31-year-old has played for Macclesfield, Kettering, Cambridge United, Mansfield, Forest Green and Cheltenham since coming through the Manchester City academy. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the guys are joined by former Derby County, Rotherham United, Fulham and Preston midfielder Ben Pringle, who talks about the highs and lows of his career to date. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iraq international goalkeeper Shwan Jalal joins Gareth and Jordan in this 'I Had Trials Once...' episode. The 35-year-old's career so far has taken him from Tottenham Hotspur to Bournemouth and to current side Chesterfield, with many other clubs in-between. Stories include as a Christmas outing to Dublin organised by Teddy Sheringham, underdog success with Macclesfield Town and playing against Rea...

This week we’re joined by former Manchester United, Barnsley and Bury striker Daniel Nardiello, who talks about life as a youngster at Old Trafford playing alongside the likes of David Beckham and Roy Keane, to being known as the ultimate Championship Manager legend. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth and Jordan are joined by former Barnsley and Southport forward, Mike Phenix. They talk about the highs and lows of his career, touching on his time playing with Jordan at Salford and also his more recent off the field issues, resulting in an early retirement. Enjoy!  Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I Had Trials Once... is officially back for series two! After a month away, Gareth and Jordan give us an update on what they’ve been up to, from traveling across Thailand to making summer signings, as well as sharing some brilliant pre-season stories from their careers. Enjoy!  Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz and Jordan are joined by Bury winger Nicky Adams. The 32-year-old lifts the lid on the current situation at Gigg Lane, and shares some hilarious stories from his distinguished career in the Football League. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our latest guest is former Tranmere, Chester & Fleetwood defender Paul Linwood, who shared some fantastic stories ranging from playing with Jason McAteer in League One to sharing Pringles with his teammates... Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gareth and Jordan were joined by former Salford City teammate Jason Jarrett, with stories ranging from his experiences as an apprentice at Blackpool to playing Dave Whelan and his butler at Tennis in Barbados... Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A former teammate of Gareth Seddon, current Ilkeston FC manager Lee Fowler is the latest podcast guest, talking us through a career which saw him play for over 20 clubs under several big name managers including his footballing 'dad' Dean Saunders. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Hull City, Celtic and Burnley striker Andy Payton joined Gareth and Jordan to discuss the ups and downs of football, from a fantastic playing career to the issues that come with life after retirement. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A current teammate of Jordan at Altrincham, James Poole is our first 'I Had Trials Once...' podcast guest talking all things Man City, Hartlepool, Altrincham and Nobby Solano! Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I Had Trials Once... is a new weekly football podcast hosted by two of the most recognisable non-league strikers from recent years; Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme. The pair, who played together at Salford City under The Class of '92 ownership, will be joined by different guests each week, sharing stories you won't find elsewhere... Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...