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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166 episodes
Updated July 8

Episodes166

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Jan 16, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
Clayton Blackmore | Why Ronaldo is the GOAT, Gascoigne's bus crash and Jamie Carragher is an idiot
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 burst into the first team at Manchester United! Later in the pod they talk Paul Gascoigne and how he once destroyed Middlesbrough's brand n...
Dec 19, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Nicky Adams & Tom Kennedy | Footballer fancy dress, Christmas parties & a BIG quiz forfeit... | Christmas Special
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 the pod they talk what the Christmas period is like as a footballer before going head to head in quiz with the loser having to do a forfei...
Dec 12, 2023 · 2 hr 12 min
Alan Wright | Facing that ICONIC Barcelona team, Defending against Beckham & The REAL Alan Shearer!
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 pitch. Alan then goes into his life after football and what it's like to coach at Manchester City. Support the show
Dec 5, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Neil Reynolds | Christmas BRAWLS, dating Kelly Brook & THAT Bobby Grant transfer!
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. The guys also talk football superstitions and what really happened to Bobby Grant's move to FC United? Support the show
Nov 28, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
Tommy Spurr | Joey Barton’s dark arts, ‘DISGUSTING’ Man City team & Revenge on Chimbonda
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 golf balls in his office & which player he dislikes the most in football. Tommy discusses the best players he's played with, dea...
Nov 21, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min
Paul Marshall | TRASHING Robinho's Lamborghini & who is the REAL Micah Richards?
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's HUGE takeover, training with Carlos Tevez, Robinho & Elano as well as being tipped to be England's next superstar. Paul also expl...
Nov 13, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Calvin Andrew | Neil Warnock's Mavericks & Stealing Edgar Davids' glasses
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 playing with former Champions League winner Edgar Davids. Calvin also explains how important honesty, respect and loyalty is in football, with a s...
Nov 8, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min
Dean Holden | Big Sam bringing the cans, Subbuteo football & Wim Hof
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, Chesterfield and how he went on to transition into coaching and management. Dean Holden also addresses recent rumours about an imminent return to manage...
Aug 25, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
"WE GOT SACKED CAUSE THEY DIDN'T F***ING LIKE US" | Anthony Johnson (Part Two)
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. Support the show
Aug 20, 2023 · 1 hr
Scrapping with Seds & becoming Salford City boss for the Class of '92 | Anthony Johnson (Part One)
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 early stages of his managerial career, which resulted in him getting the job working under Premier League legend and host of The Overlap, Gary Nevill...
Aug 13, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
Big Sam's love for Bolton, Sacked from Prison & the England job | Sam Allardyce
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 how he managed to sign Jay-Jay Okocha... Support the show
Aug 6, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Training with Paul Gascoigne & Pasties for Pre-Match | Nick Chadwick
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! Support the show
Jul 30, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
From Marine to Man City & what Big Sam is like to work with... | Karl Robinson
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 Guardiola, shares plenty of stories from his Non-League days and discusses his next step in football. Support the show
Jul 23, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
Watching IRobot in Italian, Instagram Cowboys & 'Gifted' Mark Davies | Craig Davies
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... Support the show
Jul 16, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
Pre-Season Thailand Trips with Sven & Keith Hill's Sloggies | Tom Kennedy
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 to the full episode wherever you normally get your podcasts via the link below! https://podfollow.com/i-had-trials-once #kierantrippier&nbs...
Jul 2, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
The SECRET to Neil Warnock's success & pre-season stories | Paddy Kenny
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 in THAT "Agueroooo" game! Support the show
Mar 5, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #3
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... Support the show
Feb 26, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #2
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... Support the show
Feb 19, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #1
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 course sharing plenty of behind the scenes stories from their careers... Support the show
Feb 15, 2021 · 6 min
Brand new LIVE podcast - I Had Trials Once (Extra Time)
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 Twitter and Instagram accounts (@IHadTrialsOnce) Hope you can join us! #IHadTrialsOnce Support the show