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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 open Christmas crackers and get into the festive spirit as we look back on key sporting headlines from the previous year in the latest version of our Christmas quiz.
If you play along at home let us know how many questions you got right.
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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Crystal Palace, Birmingham, Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester, Exeter & Mickleover Sports forward...Clinton Morrison!
Clinton sits down with the boys to discuss everything from getting man of the match against THAT prime Brazil team to Simon Jordan giving him a gold Rolex for being top goalscorer at Crystal Palace.
Clinton then talks about his media work on SkySports, His incredible 9 and a half years at Crystal Palace as well as who are some of the biggest characters in football.
The lads then chat about Clinton's Premier League move, who his best strike partnership was with & the time he picked up the man of the match award against the likes of Ronaldinho, Ronaldo & Lucio.
Clinton and the boys then speak clashes with managers, making bets with Simon Jordan and what Robbie Savage is like away from football.
Finally they discuss the 3 players & managers they'd invite around for Christmas dinner before talking about Clinton's brief spell playing in non-league for Mickleover Sports.Support the show
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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Telford, Barnsley, Macclesfield, Southport and Salford forward...Mike Phenix
Mike sits down with the boys to discuss everything from his 4 year footballing ban to how he overcame drug and alcohol addiction to turn his life around.Mike then talks openly about his long time battles with addiction, dealing with the loss of his mum at a young age and how his addictions almost cost him his life.
Mike and the boys then speak about getting back into football following his 4 year ban, playing whilst high and the lost dog that saved his life.
The lads then chat about Mike's decision to enter rehab before he honestly explains the moment he relapsed before realising he needed to make a change for his daughter.
Finally they discuss how Mike is currently 10 months sober and the work he is doing to help both current and recovering addicts by talking with them and their families to better understand addiction.
For anyone struggling or needing help with any of the topics mentioned in the pod please check out the following:
- https://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
- https://talktofrank.com/
- https://changegrowlive.org/
- https://wearewithyou.org.uk/
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On next weeks Patreon episode of 'I Had Trials Once', our very own Jordan Hulme is in the hotseat talking through his career in non-league football, from being a 'wonderkid' at Manchester United, to (sort of) crossing paths with Big Sam at Bolton and Gary Neville's harsh truth!
Oh, and Mike Phenix is back alongside Gaz as our guest co-host for the episode...
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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Bolton, Falkirk, Rochdale, Mansfield, Peterborough, Carlisle, Gillingham & Morecambe defender...Rhys Bennett!
Rhys sits down with the boys to discuss everything from playing men's football at an early age to becoming a Twitch streaming during lockdown!
Rhys then talks about his relationship with Keith Hill, his incredible time at Rochdale and the promotion parties that followed.
The lads then chat about Rhys' time playing for Steve Evans, finally getting his big move to League One Peterborough and just how good Ivan Toney was.
Rhys and the boys then speak about contract issues in football and why Rhys decided to start streaming FIFA and Football manager during the first lockdown.
Finally they discuss openly about getting big injuries in football and the setbacks that come with those before talking about what the future looks like for Rhys.
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This week Jordan & stand in co-host Grant Shenton are joined by former Preston, Leeds, Bolton, Fulham, Wolves, Liverpool & Everton goalkeeper...Andy Lonergan!
Andy sits down with the boys to discuss his early time in football at Preston and why outfield pundits critiquing goalkeepers is nonsense!
Andy then talks friendship with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, Getting his big move to Leeds United and why Marcelo Bielsa wouldn't let him have butter on his toast!
The lads then chat about players moving clubs for life changing money, dealing with different types of managers before his spells at Fulham and Wolves.
Finally they discuss how Andy ended up joining Liverpool on their pre-season tour before joining the club as a third choice goalkeeper as well as Andy's move to Merseyside rivals Everton where he had three managers in three years!Support the show
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I Had Trials Once is back again for a brand new season...
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Fylde, Stockport, Peterborough, Salford, Tranmere, Gillingham, Rochdale & Southport player…Danny Lloyd!
Danny sits down with the boys to discuss his early time in football at Blackburn Rovers’ academy before making a name for himself in non-league.
Danny talks openly about how he almost retired from football at 24 years old before Jim Gannon convinced him to reconsider and join Stockport County.
The lads then chat about how Danny’s big move to League One Peterborough came about, The heartbreaking downfall of Marcus Maddison & almost moving to the Championship.
Finally they discuss Danny’s spells at Salford, Tranmere & Gillingham before talking through his time in Scotland and his return to Southport.Support the show
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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 listen to the pod.
Full details below 👇https://www.patreon.com/ihadtrialsonce/membership
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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, Playing with Jimmy Bullard and Dave Jones wanting him back at Cardiff.
Anthony then chats openly and honestly about his clashes with Malky Mackay and his personal struggles with grief and mental health.
The lads talk about being dropped for THAT Gerrard vs Gerrard League Cup Final, Struggles at Huddersfield & Finding it hard in the lower leagues.
Finally they chat about struggling with coming to terms with retirement and life after football.Support the show
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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 people are to forget just how good Wayne Rooney was, How he was as a person and why he was always destined for greatness.
Anthony then chats about the decision to leave Everton and the fall out with David Moyes that lead to his Walsall move.
Finally, Anthony talks about his time at Walsall from relegation to promotion parties and winning player of the season twice in three years.
Tune in next week for Part 2 of the pod which looks into his time at Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle and Chesterfield.Support the show
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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 Gascoigne & Duncan Ferguson.
Gaz then openly discusses his difficult spell with injuries including a blood disease that ended his career in league football at 24!
Seds then talks about his return to football at the age of 27 with Hyde United before joining Fleetwood town and playing alongside Jamie Vardy.
Finally, Gaz speaks about how Gary Neville convinced him to join Salford City, The Class Of 92' Documentary and his new life as a football agent.Support the show
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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 difficult spells at Wolves and Cardiff after his return to Bolton collapsed as well as almost joining Rangers on a three year deal!
Adam chats about the joys of returning to Bolton, David Wheater's WWE figures and THAT final day survival story.
Finally, Adam speaks about how his move to Australia came about, Deciding between the MLS and A-League as well as his brief loan spell with Mumbai City in India before returning to the UK with Hibernian.Support the show
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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 Premier League.
Adam talks to Jordan & Gaz about the brilliance of Keith Hill and David Flitcroft at Rochdale and the importance of their man management skills.
Adam also chats about his incredible spells at Rotherham and Reading where he went from playing in League Two to playing in the Premier League in the space of 12 months.
Finally, Adam speaks about how he achieved every kids dream by not only reaching the Premier League but having a successful individual season scoring 12 goals including one against his boyhood club, Manchester United.
Stick around for part two where Adam discusses his time at Bolton, difficult loan moves as well as his time in Australia and India before talking about what's next for the front man.Support the show
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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 talks to Jordan & Gaz about what early life was like at Manchester City, playing with the likes of Kieran Trippier and Daniel Sturridge as well as being a part of the first team with Robinho & Carlos Tevez.
David also chats about playing in the EFL with Swindon, Peterborough and Rochdale before kick starting his career and spending 5 years at Fleetwood Town.
Finally, David speaks openly about the tough family times he experienced away from football, The joys of winning promotion to the Championship with Rotherham and why there is a lot of pressure to succeed at Bradford.Support the show
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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, Growing up with Scott Hogan and playing alongside Lee Gregory and Jamie Vardy at Halifax.
Liam also chats about playing in the EFL with Fleetwood Town, Brief spells at Macclesfield, Tranmere and Gateshead.
Finally, Liam speaks about the joy of winning promotion from the National League with his local teams Salford and Stockport before chatting about his difficult season with Oldham Athletic.Support the show
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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 Chelsea academy having left Oldham and began training with the likes of Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, John Terry & Ashley Cole. He also talks about the other youth players that were in his team at the time.
Danny and the boys then discusses Dominic Solanke's recent claims that he'd score 100 goals a season in non-league which the Danny, Jordan and Gaz are quick to dismiss saying non-league is harder than most people think.
Finally, Danny chats about the current state of Oldham, playing against Liverpool in the FA Cup and why Dave Challinor would be a good fit for Sunderland, if the rumours are true.Support the show
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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 result was kicked out of the FA Cup!
Scott then discusses his shock loan move from non-league to League One Notts County and the struggles of adapting to league football as well as how his manager once tackled their centre back half way through a team meeting.
Finally, Sean chats about moving to Wrexham and how the club has reached global heights since their recent take over before talking about his spell at York City.Support the show
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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 non-league Chesterfield to League One Derby County and what last season's promotion party was like at the club.
Scott then discusses his big move to Watford and how he broke into the senior England squad and was now training with Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and John Terry.
Finally, Scott chats about what the future holds after he recently left Derby County and how he's eager to pursue a career as a goalkeeper coach.Support the show
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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 becoming the captain & the pride of winning promotion from League 2.
Antoni then openly discusses what went wrong and how his shock exit came about before eventually joining Stockport where he achieved promotion from the National League to League One in just 3 seasons.
Finally Antoni discusses what it's like for a non-league player to be selected for England C, who he played with and how that differs from the first team.Support the show
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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 only players to make their professional debut at Wembley!
George then openly discusses the emotional rollercoaster of being a professional footballer and how he dealt with various different managers before almost quitting the game entirely at the age of 26.
Finally George talks about how he created the famous Roy Cropper parody account on twitter whilst also playing against a young Harry Kane whilst playing for Wales U21s.Support the show
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