I Had Trials Once...

I Had Trials Once... is a weekly football podcast and YouTube show hosted by Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme, featuring a range of guests from Premier League to Non-League, sharing stories you are unlikely to hear elsewhere, talking through their unique careers and much more!

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February 19 · 1 hr 7 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 16
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every other Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between. This week we were joined by Gaz, Jordan and returning favourite Gary Stopforth as we chat about Jonno's decision to leave Radcliffe, Droylsden vs Bilston Town fight and Macclesfield's unlucky defeat to Brentford in the FA Cup! We also talked about Jordan's referee rant on twitter, Director Of Football goalkeepers, Chorley's 10/10 hospitality and horror tackles! 📲 If you want us to talk about anything in particular then message us on any of our socials and make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get early access to plenty of new and exclusive I Had Trials Once podcast episodes! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ 🎧 You can listen to the full episode of a non league of their own wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonce TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHadTrialsOncePodcast/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with Gaz, Jord & G Stop 3:47 Jonno leaves Radcliffe 15:50 Jordan’s Ref Rant 23:55 Chorley hospitality 26:52 Step 3 & Step 4 reshuffle 30:00 Aussie Horror Tackle 39:48 Droylesden Drama 54:30 50 Year Old Keeper 1:00:00 Macclesfield vs Brentford reaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 9 · 1 hr 27 min
Matty Lund | Eye Opening Loan Moves, Class of 92 Pressure & CRAZY Bilel Mohsni!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Rochdale, Burton, Scunthorpe & Salford midfielder Matty Lund. Matty sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from his time as an academy player at Stoke to the importance of early loan moves and playing games. The lads start the pod talking in depth about Matty's time at Salford City, working with the class of 92 and the disappointing end to his time. Matty then talks us through his early loan moves in football including Hereford were the manager was also the physio, playing under Paul Dickov at Oldham & crazy Bilel Mohsni. The trio then chat in about Matty's time at Rochdale, the incredible strength of the squad & why he had to leave to chase his Northern Ireland dream. Matty then talks about how his struggles at Burton and why a poor relationship with manager Nigel Clough didn't help his situation before handing in a transfer request to move to Scunthorpe. Finally they end the pod talking about making the wrong moves in football, the best player Matty has ever shared a pitch with and what he's up to since retiring. WE'RE DOING ANOTHER LIVE SHOW! 🎤 Full information: 📅 Date: Friday 27th February 2025 ⏰ Time: Doors open at 6:00pm 📍 Location: Radcliffe Football Club (M26 3PE) Tickets are on sale now so get them before they're gone! Get your tickets here 📲 https://fatso.ma/3bxC 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 / membership A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: / ihadtrialsonce Instagram: / ihadtrialsonce TikTok: / ihadtrialsonce Facebook: / ihadtrialsoncepodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with Matty Lund 9:50 Time at Salford 26:37 Coming to terms with retirement 33:30 Stoke City youth days 38:37 Early Hereford loan 41:28 Oldham loan move 50:55 Kick starting career at Rochdale 59:00 Tough time at Burton 1:05:55 Fresh start at Scunthorpe 1:11:20 Rochdale return 1:21:50 Best player & moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 2 · 1 hr 5 min
Paul Dawson | Winding Up Adam Wharton, Tarot Card Transfers & Big Brentford FA Cup Clash! |
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by Macclesfield captain...PAUL DAWSON! Paul sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from the magic of the FA Cup to why he loves hard tackles & jumping into 50/50's. The lads start the pod talking in depth about Macclesfields FA Cup run, knowing the Crystal Palace players weren't up for it and clearing the snow to make sure games were still on. Paul then talks us through his iconic goal against Crystal Palace, how he managed to rattle Adam Wharton by getting into his head all game & a serious Marc Guehi. The trio then chat in about facing Brentford in the next round, who Daws would have liked to have played and why it's important to stay focused on the next game. Paul then talks about how his move to Macclesfield came about, why a tarot card reading swayed his decision and his love of jumping into tough 50/50 tackles. Finally they end the pod talking about working under different managers at Macclesfield from Robbie Savage to Cleggy and now Adam Rooney! WE'RE DOING ANOTHER LIVE SHOW! 🎤 Full information: 📅 Date: Friday 27th February 2025 ⏰ Time: Doors open at 6:00pm 📍 Location: Radcliffe Football Club (M26 3PE) Tickets are on sale now so get them before they're gone! Get your tickets here 📲 https://fatso.ma/3bxC 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonce TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHadTrialsOncePodcast/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with Paul Dawson 3:35 FA Cup clash with Crystal Palace 24:41 Brentford game 30:45 Early days at Macclesfield 46:50 Playing for Robbie Savage 49:51 Loving life under Cleggy 56:24 Incredible John Rooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 30 · 2 min
🚨LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
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January 29 · 13 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 14 (CLIP)
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January 26 · 1 hr 5 min
Kim Stopforth | Naked Cricket, Stag Do Story's and Losing 35-0
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by none other than G Stops dad, Kim Stopforth! Kim sits down with the lads to discuss everything from life growing up in Burnley, having trials at Blackburn and Non league stories galore. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonce TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHadTrialsOncePodcast/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 22 · 16 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 13 (CLIP)
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January 19 · 1 hr 57 min
Tony Sullivan | Liverpool Sunday League Culture, Life In Non-League & Pre-Match Shaved Heads!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by Prescott Cables, Stalybridge Celtic, Southport, Altrincham, Lancaster & Chorley player...TONY SULLIVAN! Tony sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from life growing up in Liverpool with the sunday league football culture to becoming a legend at Stalybridge Celtic. The lads start the pod discussing Tony's upbringing in Liverpool, what makes up the scouse mentality and why there's nothing in football like the Liverpool Sunday League culture. Tony then talks about his early life in non-league football playing for £50 a week, making the move to Stalybridge where he played with Lee Trundle and went on to become a club legend before talking about gaining that extra 1% by shaving their heads to intimidate the opposition. The trio then chat in depth about football dark arts, the importance of taking accountability & having a responsibility to have a relationship with the non-league fans. Tony then speaks about his decision to call time on his playing career and move into management, managing against Jonno & Bern and why having a good dressing room is crucial. Finally they end the pod talking about non-league managers going to watch under pressure managers, his experience managing Cammell Laird and Witton Albion. Check out the Hugh Shacklock Foundation on Instagram 👇 / thehughieshacklockfoundationn 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 / membership A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: / ihadtrialsonce Instagram: / ihadtrialsonce TikTok: / ihadtrialsonce Facebook: / ihadtrialsoncepodcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with Tony Sullivan 14:38 Growing up in Liverpool 34:40 Becoming a Stalybridge legend 56:38 Struggling at Southport & Alty 1:08:55 Time at Lancaster 1:19:22 Moving into management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 15 · 19 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 12 (CLIP)
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January 12 · 1 hr 27 min
Callum McFadzean | Wrexham Vegas Parties, Phone Calls with Ryan Reynolds & Inside The Bury Downfall!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Sheffield United, Bury, Plymouth, Sunderland, Crewe, Wrexham & Radcliffe defender...Callum McFadzean! Cal sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from dropping into non-league to play with Jordan at Radcliffe to those viral promotion parties in Las Vegas with Wrexham. The lads start the pod discussing how Callum is enjoying life at Radcliffe, how the move came about and what it's like playing alongside our very own Jordan Hulme. Callum then talks about his early life in football at Sheffield United, getting scouted by Real Madrid, representing England U16s with Raheem Sterling & also making his first team debut for his boyhood club. The trio then chat in depth about why Callum made a mistake joining Kilmarnock, dropping into non-league with Alfreton & Guiseley as well as what it was actually like at Bury during their turmoil period before they went bust. Callum then speaks about his time at Plymouth, why he struggled being so far away from his family & the experience of playing for a huge club in Sunderland. Finally they end the pod talking about how Callum's move to Wrexham came about, that journey from National League to League One, the brilliance of Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney & those viral promotion parties in Las Vegas. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonce TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHadTrialsOncePodcast/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro with Callum McFadzean 13:55 Dropping into non-league 16:24 Life at Sheffield united 27:28 Early loan moves 33:55 Kilmarnock mistake 38:57 Dropping into non-league 42:08 Turmoil at Bury 52:30 Spell at Plymouth 57:40 Big move to Sunderland 1:03:07 Fresh start at Wrexham 1:18:05 Loving life at Radcliffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 8 · 17 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 11 (CLIP)
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January 1 · 17 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 10 (CLIP)
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Dec 28, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Steve Pickford | Growing Up With Ricky Hatton, Paid In Fake Notes & THAT Treble Winning Season!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Doncaster, Stalybridge, Southport, Hyde & Droylsden player...STEVE 'SYD' PICKFORD! Steve sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from winning his career in non-league football to growing up with Ricky Hatton. The lads start the pod discussing Steve's friendship with Ricky Hatton, travelling around the world to watch him box and the impact his passing has had on everyone. Steve then talks about his brief glimpse of professional football with Doncaster Rovers and why it wasn't for him at all and why non-league football can often we a lot more enjoyable. The trio then chat in depth about Steve's career in non-league football including winning the treble with Stalybridge Celtic, the characters you come across in the lower leagues and his time at Southport. Finally they end the pod talking about how Steve & Gaz's paths cross, why Ricky Hatton wasn't his biggest fan to begin with and loving life at Hyde. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonce TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHadTrialsOncePodcast/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Growing up with Ricky Hatton 8:18 Early career in football 13:53 Nightmare at Doncaster 23:50 Life in non-league 42:05 Playing with Gaz at Hyde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 24, 2025 · 57 min
2025 Christmas Special | Calling Jack Russell Joey & The Return Of The Quiz!
Jordan & Gaz are joined by two familiar faces in Gary Stopforth & Liam Dickinson for an I Had Trials Once Christmas special! The boys crack cans and get into the festive spirit as we get right into our annual IHTO Christmas Quiz with some belting stories along the way. If you play along at home let us know how many questions you got right. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonce TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHadTrialsOncePodcast/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Anthony Kay | Barnsley Drinking Culture, Issues with Simon Davey & THAT Promotion Winning Penalty!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Barnsley, Tranmere, Huddersfield, MK Dons, Bury, Port Vale, Chorley, Bala Town & Runcorn Linnets player...ANTHONY KAY! Anthony sits down to talk all things football from growing up at Barnsley to turmoil times as Bury FC entered administration. The lads start the pod discussing Jordan's Christmas drip to Belfast with the Radcliffe squad, what it's like still playing vets football and Anthony loving life as a coach at Southport. Anthony then talks the lads through his early life in football playing for Barnsley, the feeling of making his first team debut and having to do brutal dressing room initiations. The trio then chat in depth about the drinking culture at Barnsley in the early days, why Anthony had big issues with manager Simon Davey & why the chairman tried to sabotage his career. They then chat about Anthony's time at Huddersfield, the strength of their squad in League One and the experience of that promotion win. The lads then discuss life after Huddersfield at MK Dons and Bury before the latter would enter administration and the struggles that come with it with players not being paid. Finally they end the pod talking about his time at Bala Town in the Welsh League, the experience of playing in Europe before making the decision to step in coaching/management with Runcorn Linnets. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonce TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHadTrialsOncePodcast/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2025 · 15 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 8 (CLIP)
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Dec 15, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Jack Stobbs | Life at Sheffield Wednesday, Christmas Parties & National League North vs South!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Sheffield Wednesday, Port Vale, Livingston, Oldham, Torquay, Buxton, Matlock and current Curzon Ashton winger...JACK STOBBS Jack sits down to talk all things football from life at Sheffield Wednesday to the harsh reality of playing men's football. The lads start the pod with Jack discussing his decision to drop into semi-pro football for the first time in his career and why the transition has been much easier than anticipated. Jack then talks the lads through his early life in football playing for Sheffield Wednesday, tough tackles from David Prutton and having imposter syndrome when playing for the first team. The trio then chat in depth about the difficulties young players face when adapting to men's football, why the lower leagues are tougher than people think and do academy players carry too much ego? They then chat about Jack's time at Oldham and why despite being close off the pitch they couldn't make it work on the pitch and the feeling of suffering relegations and turmoil times at both Oldham & Torquay. The lads then discuss how Jack found his love for the game whilst playing non-league for both Matlock & Buxton, the challenges that came with playing in the National League North and why he isn't closing the door on full time football. Finally they end the pod talking about his life at Curzon Ashton, aspirations for the season and why there's such a good feel food factor around the place. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonce TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHadTrialsOncePodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2025 · 16 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 7 (CLIP)
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Dec 8, 2025 · 53 min
Marcus Hallows | Becoming an Elvis Impersonator, Retiring At 29 & The Injury That Almost Killed Me!
This week, we have a different episode as Marcus Hallows sits down with Gareth Seddon and guest co-host, Gary Stopforth, to discuss everything from starting off his football journey at Bolton Wanderers to the tackle that left him dead for 20 seconds! Marcus also talks about his time playing in the League of Ireland, how it compares to English football and what made him originally make the move. The lads then speak about Marcus' post playing career as an Elvis impersonator and how a passion has allowed him to have a career performing in front of big crowds. Finally, the lads end the podcast with an I Had Trials Once First as Marcus sings us out. 🎧 You can listen to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once 📳 Make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 3, 2025 · 57 min
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 6
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between. This week we were joined by our usual trio of Gaz, Jordan & Lewy as well as returning favourite Gary Stopforth to discuss this weekend's non league stories including G Stop's big announcement, the best Premier League players to play in non-league & fans throwing objects onto the pitch. We also talked about pitch walk ons, more football fights, the lads penalty records & the news that Maidenhead legend Alan Devonshire has resigned from the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices