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

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Aug 7, 2020 · 53 min
Mike Phenix | Undercover at Asda
A podcast you wouldn't find anywhere else... It's easily one of our best episodes to date, with an I Had Trials Once legend! Mike Phenix talks us through how he spent lockdown stopping criminals and chasing cars. Enjoy! Support the show
Aug 3, 2020 · 57 min
Jamie Insall | Fight Club
Welsh Premier League side Connah's Quay Nomads striker Jamie Insall is our latest guest with an incredible journey both on and off the pitch! It's safe to say he's had an eventful career so far and shares his story with the lads... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: www.beer52.com/trials Support the show
Jul 21, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
Antoni Sarcevic | 'Manchester Messi'
Bolton Wanderers' new signing Antoni Sarcevic joins us to talk about his move back to the North West after a promotion winning season with Plymouth Argyle. The journey from Woodley Sports all the way to League One, including how somebody being stuck in Ibiza led to a trial with Blackburn Rovers... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: www.beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------...
Jul 13, 2020 · 47 min
Nicky Adams | Return of the 'Street Rat'...
Promotion specialist Nicky Adams is back for part-two, days after winning a play-off final win with Northampton Town. The first episode with Nicky has been our most downloaded yet and part two didn't disappoint... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: www.beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ The Athletic are giving I Had Trials Once l...
Jul 2, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
Steve McNulty | 'It's Not The Food, It's The Booze'
One of our most popular guest announcements so far, Steve McNulty is our latest I Had Trials once guest. From coming through the youth team at Liverpool to changing room fights with our very own Gareth Seddon - it didn't disappoint... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: www.beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ The Athletic are giving...
Jun 19, 2020 · 1 hr 20 min
Jermaine Pennant | FHM nearly killed me!
Our latest guest is no stranger to the headlines after an incredible career on the pitch and an interesting one off it... Jermaine discusses his time at several clubs from starting his career with Arsenal to retirement with Non-League Billericay Town. ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: www.beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ The A...
Jun 15, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
Marc Pugh | The Foodie Footballer
QPR winger Marc Pugh AKA The Foodie Footballer is our latest #IHadTrialsOnce guest... Marc discusses a career that started at Burnley before spells with Bury, Shrewsbury Town, Hereford United before joining Bournemouth for 9 years and reaching the top level of English football under Eddie Howe. ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: www.beer52.com/trials -----------------------------------------...
Jun 8, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
Jamie O'Hara | Harry Redknapp's Spy
Non-League Billericay Town manager Jamie O'Hara joined us to talk through a career of highs and lows, which included spells at Spurs, Wolves, Fulham and Blackpool. He also discussed his time on TV show Big Brother and how Jedward aren't on his Christmas card list... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: www.beer52.com/trials ----------------------------------------------------------------------...
Jun 1, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
Jay Spearing | Kings and Plonkers
Blackpool captain Jay Spearing is our latest I Had Trials Once guest, talking through his career including working with 'King' Kenny and one or two plonkers... We also cover his time at Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers. ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: www.beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ The Athletic are givi...
May 22, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min
Andy Pilley | £300,000 Helicopter Flight
Fleetwood Town chairman Andy Pilley is our latest I Had Trials Once guest, talking us through how he went from setting up a business in his bedroom, to signing and selling one of the best English strikers of recent times in Jamie Vardy. Andy also shares his thoughts on the current situation in League One and how Joey Barton will go on to be a top manager after an impressive start to his time at Fleetwood Town. ENJOY! ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a sn...
May 19, 2020 · 1 hr 32 min
Charlie Austin | Parklife
The perfect I Had Trials Once guest... Current West Brom striker Charlie Austin talks through a career that took him from non-league football all the way to the Premier League, including a few funny stories along the way... ENJOY! ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ The Athletic are giving I Had...
May 14, 2020 · 1 hr 36 min
Carlton Cole | Stitched up by Defoe...
Former Chelsea, West Ham and Celtic striker Carlton Cole is our latest I Had Trials Once guest. The former England international shares hilarious stories from his career, including how you should never trust Jermain Defoe... ENJOY! ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ The Athletic are giving I Ha...
May 6, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
Ryan Lowe | 'Prada's For Promotion'
Following our first EFL manager with Gareth Ainsworth, Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe is our latest I Had Trials Once guest with his side currently third in League Two. The dilemma of planning for what league they will be in next season is discussed, with the outcome of the current season still unknown. The former Bury boss also talks about the highs and lows of his time at Gigg Lane, his relationship with owners, interviewing for the Plymouth job and much more... ENJOY! ✍️ Beer52 have...
May 4, 2020 · 1 hr 36 min
Nathan Tyson | 'The Reds To The Rams'
Former Reading, Wycombe Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, Derby County, Blackpool, Doncaster Rovers, Kilmarnock, Notts County and current Chesterfield striker Nathan Tyson is our latest #IHadTrialsOnce guest... Enjoy! ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️ The Athletic are giving I Had Trials Once liste...
Apr 28, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
Gareth Ainsworth | 'Wild Thing'
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth is our latest #IHadTrialsOnce guest on our first ever video podcast! After a successful playing career with the likes of Wimbledon, QPR and Wycombe, Ainsworth has made a name for himself as a manager. We also find out the reason behind his nickname 'Wild Thing'... Enjoy! ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 8 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £5.95! Claim HERE: beer52.com/trials -------------------------...
Mar 27, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
Curtis Woodhouse | Part Two
Part two of I Had Trials Once with former Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Peterborough United, Hull City & Grimsby Town footballer Curtis Woodhouse... After hanging up his boots following a hugely successful career on the pitch, Curtis became a professional boxer and went on to win a British title. He shares stories from on the pitch and in the ring, as well as a few additional stories you'll no doubt enjoy... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 10 beers and a s...
Mar 23, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
Curtis Woodhouse | Part One
Former Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Peterborough United, Hull City & Grimsby Town footballer Curtis Woodhouse is our latest I Had Trials Once football podcast guest. After hanging up his boots after a hugely successful career on the pitch, Curtis became a professional boxer and won a British title. He shares stories from on the pitch and in the ring, as well as a few additional stories you'll no doubt enjoy - such as how he confronted a Twitter troll... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us...
Mar 20, 2020 · 30 min
Gary Stopforth & Ben Osborn | Isolation Episode
Despite semi-lockdown, we recorded a special episode of I Had Trials Once, which included chats on the phone with Sheffield United player Ben Osborn and Chester player Gary Stopforth. The pair provided a different perspective on how they're handling the current situation and what they think might happen for the remainder of the season... ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 10 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £4.95! Claim HERE: beer52.com/trials ---...
Feb 25, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min
Brett Ormerod | 'Bins Are Round The Back...'
Former Accrington Stanley, Blackpool, Southampton and Preston striker Brett Ormerod joined Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme to discuss a career that took him from working part time in a textile factory whilst playing for Accrington to playing in the Premier League. ✍️ Beer52 have provided us with an exclusive link to get 10 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £4.95! Claim HERE: beer52.com/trials --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✍️...
Feb 13, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min
Liam Dickinson | Dicko's Back...
Back by popular demand, Liam Dickinson returns to I Had Trials Once for part two... The former Stockport, Derby County, Huddersfield Town and Leeds United striker has just landed from a trip to Amsterdam and has plenty more stories to tell! Our sponsor Beer52 has provided us with an exclusive link to get 10 beers and a snack for the price of the postage which is £4.95! Claim HERE: beer52.com/trials Support the show