I Had Trials Once...

We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight 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 & G Stop whilst Jordan is on holiday and we discussed everything from play-off finals to big changes at Ramsbottom. We then chatted about accidentally releasing players, world cup players in non-league, Tyson Fury & Zlatan Ibrahimovic buying Morecambe and forcing through transfers! 📲 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. Check out the British Army below 👇 https://www.army.mod.uk/ 🔗 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/ Save 15% at CAPO when you use code: IHADTRIALS 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Huddersfield, QPR, Cardiff & Leicester goalkeeper Alex Smithies! Alex sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from playing for his boyhood club Huddersfield to training with Vardy & Maddison at Leicester. The lads start the pod talking about Alex's life post football with his career in finance and helping players manager their money and not fall into the same traps we often see in the media. They then talk in depth about his early career at Huddersfield, how he became a number one keeper at just 18 years old, signing his first big contract and scoring the winning penalty in a play-off final. The trio then chat about Alex's surprise move to QPR, Ian Holloway's bizarre coach carter training tactics, how he knew Eberechi Eze was a superstar from an early age and what made Ravel Morrison so good. Alex then speaks about his dream move to Cardiff with Neil Warnock and why he was gutted he never made his Premier League debut at the club as well as what it's like as a keeper when it comes to dropping clangers and how you can only get away with one. Alex continues with his decision to become a third choice goalkeeper at Leicester City in the Premier League, relationship with Jamie Vardy and why James Maddison wanted him to shout abuse at him in training sessions. Finally, he talks about how he recently fell out of love with football before ending the pod on the toughest player he's ever come up against. 🔗 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 Check out the British Army below 👇 https://www.army.mod.uk/ A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ Get 15% off your CAPO order when you use code: IHADTRIALS 🎧 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 Alex Smithies 6:30 Life since retiring 12:25 Early life at Huddersfield 16:30 England youth team 19:31 Breaking through at Huddersfield 24:55 Dealing with big injuries 26:10 Huddersfield play-off final 32:39 Signing first big contract 39:55 Surprise QPR move 46:07 Working with Neil Warnock 48:37 Incredible Ravel Morrison 52:10 Ian Holloway’s coach Carter tactics 54:10 Premier League dream move 57:25 Neil Harris relationship 58:58 Dropping a clanger 1:01:15 Tough centre backs 1:04:11 Life as a 3rd choice keeper 1:16:50 Falling out of love with football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight 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 Shents as we discussed everything from non-league play-off finals from up and down the country to awkward stories of being released. We then chatted about next season's National League North, players getting dropped for the play-offs, youngest manager in football & Hereford's great escape! 📲 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. Check out the British Army below 👇 https://www.army.mod.uk/ 🔗 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/ Save 15% at CAPO when you use code: IHADTRIALS 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   ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Accrington Stanley, Stockport, Rochdale, Barrow, Stalybridge, Chester and Clitheroe midfielder...Sean McConville Sean sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from life in Liverpool's academy to becoming an Accrington Stanley legend The lads start the pod talking about Sean's decision to step into management and how he's finding still balancing being a gaffer and occasionally playing himself. They then talk in depth about his early career at Liverpool with the likes of Jay Spearing, struggling with his height before immediately dropping into non-league football to gain experience in men's football. The trio then chat about Sean's first stint at Accrington Stanley before opting for a big money move to Stockport which ultimately turned into a disaster thanks to Jim Gannon and then continuing his career at Rochdale, Barrow, Stalybridge & Chester. Sean then speaks about his decision to rejoin Accrington Stanley, his relationship with John Coleman, the incredible job owner Andy Holt has done to transform the club from Northern Prem to having a 6-7 year stint in League One. Sean continues with his relationship with star striker Billy Kee and why he ultimately struggled with the pressures of League One football before discussing his incredible 10 years at the club and how he ended up being one of the leading assist maker’s in the whole EFL. Finally, he discusses the best players he's ever played against including the incredible Adel Taraabt at QPR and having to man mark Adama Traore at Middlesbrough. 🔗 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/ Get 15% off your CAPO order when you use code: IHADTRIALS 🎧 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   ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight 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 Shents & G Stop as we discussed everything from Rochdale vs York's final day clash, which teams will win the play-offs & what our highlights of the season are. We then chatted about Shents first season as a manager, reacting to Radcliffe's season, how Bury & Jonno will get on next season & what our favourite end of season trips were. 📲 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. Check out the British Army below 👇 https://www.army.mod.uk/ 🔗 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/ 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

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

Ryan sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from starting off at Luton, to linking up with Gaz at Kettering, to a career defining injury. The lads start the pod talking about Ryan's early career at Luton and how that all came to an end. They then talk in depth his time at Kettering and what Seds was like as a teammate. The trio then chat about what it's like to drop into non league football and the trials and tribulations that brings. Ryan opens up about his various legal battle and how this effected his career and what he learnt from it all. Finally, he opens up about his injury issues and how he almost lost his leg, as well as how he's managed to move on post football career. A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ 👇 📲 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

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight 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 G Stop and Shents! We discussed everything from our weekly updates on Radcliffe and Avro, we then chatted about Jarrod Bowen investing in National League North side Hereford, THAT chairmans email, post match penalties and much more! 📲 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. A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Curzon Ashton, Southport and current Avro goalkeeper ...Cameron Mason! Cameron sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from FA Cup runs with Curzon Ashton, being called up to England C and his struggles outside of the game. The lads start the pod talking about Seds' Barcelona trip, Cam's season so far with Avro and what Grant Shenton's really like as a manager They they talk in depth about his time at Curzon Ashton, their FA Cup run and how good Adam Morgan really was. The trio then chat about being called up to England C and how Cam didn't feel ready. Cameron then talks about his time at Southport and how he got back to enjoying football and how it abruptly ended. Finally, Cameron opens up about his struggles with mental health and how dark it actually got and how football saved him. 🔗 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2026

We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!Join us every fortnight 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 Jordan and Shents after Gaz forgot we had a podcast and decided to go on holiday in his caravan!We discussed everything from Non-League clubs speaking out against Baller League, Sutton vs Rochdale scrap after their game and also at what point does a player become experienced?We then chatted about when is it acceptable to kiss the badge on your shirt, are young non-league fans getting out of hand and what would our 3 course champion dinner be? 📲 If you want us to talk about anything in particular then message us on any of our socials or right here on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2026

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Stockport, Stalybridge, Guiseley, Hednesford, Curzon Ashton & FC United player...Charlie Ennis! Charlie sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from crazy moves to Turkey with Darius Vassell to playing in Europe with FC United. The lads start the pod talking about Charlie's time at FC United, what their aims are for the season and why Charlie loves it so much. They they talk in depth about the only non-league European trophy, the Fenix Trophy, the experience of playing all over Europe with FC United and what it was like playing in the San Siro stadium. The trio then chat about Charlie's early career at Stockport, why it was much harder progressing through an academy back then and why how his friendship with Adam Le Fondre was formed. Charlie then talks about his brief time in Turkey playing with Darius Vassell at Ankaragücü, why he hated it and what made him go AWOL and return home after just 3 months. The lads then talk about Charlie's career in non-league, why he constantly chased money over football projects before realising the importance of playing games and what it was like playing with a young Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Stalybridge. Finally they end the pod talking about how much Charlie is loving life at FC United before we get an exclusive that Charlie has agreed to extend his contract with the club! 🔗 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 Charlie Ennis 7:00 FC United’s season 9:28 Fenix trophy 21:45 The rise of FC United 24:15 Becoming an interim manager 28:30 Early life at Stockport 35:30 Adam Le Fondre 37:07 Mad Turkey move 41:10 Kickstarting career in non-league 46:04 Chasing money 51:00 Playing for the right reasons 54:00 Time at Shaw Lane 59:22 Football shouts 1:01:00 Southport stint 1:04:19 Loving life at FC United 1:08:40 Future plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2026

We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us for our latest episode 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 the Gaz, Jordan & fan favourite G Stop as we chat about Radcliffe's finances trending on twitter, why the National League needs 3 up, 3 down campaign & pre-match superstitions. We also talked about Eastleigh's season ticket pricing, referee injuries including a crazy incident in Turkey before we end the pod talking about the worst names in football. 📲 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. 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, Jordan & G Stop 7:26 Radcliffe Finances 11:36 3 Up Campaign 14:50 Pre-Match Superstitions 21:30 Eastleigh Season Ticket Prices 26:40 Referee Injuries 34:00 Worst Names In Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Preston, Morecambe & Salford striker...Sam Livesey! Sam sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his time in football including the playing with the lads at Salford to wasting his chance to make it as a pro footballer. The lads start the pod talking their time with Sam at Salford, playing up front with Jordan & turning up to the Salford Red Devils' rugby changing rooms. Sam then talks us through his missed opportunity at Bury, telling Phil Neville to f**k off on the phone & dealing with his anger issues both on and off the pitch at Preston & Morecambe. The trio then chat in depth about the culture at Salford in the early days, Edward Ciderhands on the coach, driving Richie Allen & Sam's loan moves. Sam then talks about his brief time at Nelson, fighting with Colne fans and dealing with devastating injuries before talking about his relationship with Graham Alexander at Preston and why he really wanted the best for Sam as a youth player. Finally they end the pod talking about the mischief Sam caused whilst living in digs at Preston, how as he got older he learnt from his mistakes and what advice he'd give to young prospects currently in the game. 🔗 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 Sam Livesey 12:00 Signing for Salford 17:00 Football bust ups 28:05 Devastating injuries 35:10 Early career at Preston 39:30 Digs mischief 51:55 Big time Gaz Seddon 56:35 Learning from past mistakes 1:00:00 Early trials & academy football 1:05:40 Advice for young players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between. 📲 If you want us to talk about anything in particular then message us on any of our socials or right here on Patreon. Let us know in the comments who you want to see on a future episode of the Podcast! 👇 📲 Follow us on social! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former West Ham academy prospect Joe Sealey Joe sits down with Gaz & Jord for a different kind of podcast as he discusses everything from growing up with Les Sealey as a dad to how he overcame his addiction issues and became a successful businessman. The lads start the pod talking in depth about Joe's upbringing and what life was like being the son of a legendary Manchester United goalkeeper. Joe then talks us through his early years in football at West Ham, dealing with massive injuries at such a young age and why he had issues with David James at the club. The trio then chat in depth about the worst two weeks of Joe's life as he suffered a career ending injury and lost his father Les Sealey in the space of two weeks and Joe's life began to spiral out of control. Joe then talks about his addiction with cocaine, how he transitioned into being a football agent which saw him play tennis against former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and the struggles with getting clean and relapsing before meeting his wife and starting his journey to sobriety. Finally they end the pod talking about Joe tried to buy and save Macclesfield before the ultimately went bust, would he like to own a football club in the future and his life now as a successful businessman. For anyone struggling or needing help with any of the topics mentioned in the pod please check out the following: - https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/ - https://ukna.org/ - https://smartrecovery.org.uk/ 🔗 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 Joe Sealy 5:50 Being Les Sealey’s Son 17:55 Dealing with big injuries 23:40 Issues with David James 26:50 Worst 2 weeks of my life 29:00 Becoming an agent 34:20 Addicted to cocaine 43:29 Tennis with Roman Abramovich 50:31 Journey to getting clean 56:40 Addiction issues in football 1:02:40 Relapsing 1:04:35 Being a successful businessman 1:06:56 Real Housewives of Cheshire 1:08:03 Trying to buy Macclesfield 1:22:34 Future plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2026

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Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2026

Watch the full episode of A Non-League Of Their Own exclusively on our Patreon now. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get early access to plenty of new and exclusive episodes! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 📲 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

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2026

Watch the full episode of A Non-League Of Their Own exclusively on our Patreon now. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get early access to plenty of new and exclusive episodes! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 📲 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

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2026

Watch the full episode of A Non-League Of Their Own exclusively on our Patreon now. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get early access to plenty of new and exclusive episodes! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 📲 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026

Watch the full episode of A Non-League Of Their Own exclusively on our Patreon now. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get early access to plenty of new and exclusive episodes! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 📲 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

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2026

Watch the full episode of A Non-League Of Their Own exclusively on our Patreon now. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get early access to plenty of new and exclusive episodes! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 📲 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

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2025

Watch the full episode of A Non-League Of Their Own exclusively on our Patreon now. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get early access to plenty of new and exclusive episodes! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership 📲 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

Watch the full episode of A Non-League Of Their Own exclusively on our Patreon now. 🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get early access to plenty of new and exclusive episodes! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership Let us know if you'd drop 2 divisions to manage your boyhood club or would you stay and fight for promotion at Radcliffe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Previously on Patreon, now being released for free! Our very own Jordan Hulme sits down with Gareth Seddon and guest co-host, Mike Phenix, to discuss everything from starting off his football journey at Manchester United, to getting released by Big Sam's Bolton and then a non-league career fully of promotions and plenty of nights out in there too! Jordan also speaks about his time at Salford and learning what it means to play in the professional game and the harsh truths it can bring. The lads then speak about his time after Salford and becoming a fan favourite at Altrincham. Finally, Jordan opens up about his relationship and ongoing partnership with Jonno and Bernard and his hopes for Radcliffe this season. 🎧 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

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 podcast debutant & Radcliffe coach Craig Doble to discuss this weekend's non league stories including Jordan being sent off for diving, fighting in vets football & how much money do non-league players actually earn? We also talked about Chorley's incredible Christmas gesture, non-footballing injuries, banning shin pads & finally should players refund fans after a heavy defeat? 📲 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 🎧 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

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 Lewy & Jordan as well as returning favourite Grant Shenton and channel newcomer Rick Smith to discuss this weekend's non league stories including how many low league footballers admit to playing hungover, pre-match habits & Robbie Savage's rise as a football manager. We also talked about Litherland REMYCA's 21 game losing streak, Jordan Ibe back enjoying his football and the experience of winning the FA Vase. 📲 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Another week, 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 the usual trio of Gaz, Jordan and Lewy and following on from Phenix last week we had another I Had Trials Onces legend join us...Gary Stopforth sat down to discuss this weekend's non league stories including the player sent off for going to the toilet, Jordan's football manager ratings & Mark Hughes love for the game. We also spoke about the Welsh go karting cup draw, dealing with refs & fans as well as AI Footballers in non-league? 📲 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

Another week, 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 returning faces as Gaz is back from his holiday and I Had Trials Onces legend Mike Phenix also stopped by to discuss this weekend's FA Cup action, Havant & Waterlooville's kit clash & should players have an agent in non-league? We also spoke about Sutton United's unusual process, non-league clubs filming their team talks, managers getting sacked on WhatsApp and players being too obsessed with stats. 📲 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Introducing...A (Non) League Of Their Own!Our new weekly show where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.Join us every Wednesday at 5pm as we sit down with some I Had Trials Once favourites and non-league royalty to chat about a whole range of topics and stories from managers banning after match pints to on the pitch brawls between players and supporters...If it happens in non-league, you can bet we'll be talking about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by content creator and Daisy Hill FC Chairman Aaron Hunt. Aaron sits down with the boys to talk how he went from playing Football manager on his twitch stream to becoming the chairman of Daisy Hill Football Club. Aaron and Jordan start the pod by explaining to Gaz what Twitch is, why it's so popular and how being big on Twitch, YouTube and TikTok has allowed him new opportunities. Aaron then talks about how he got involved with Daisy Hill, from playing Football Manager as the club to being invited down by ex-manager Lee Hill to help try and save the club. Aaron explains how he then became the chairman before helping to grow the profile of the club on social media by having other viral stars such as Steve Bracknall & Spud Bro's come down and help raise money to fund the club. They then chat about the hard decision to let former manager Lee Hill go, why the recruitment wasn't good enough and playing football bingo on twitch with his viewers. The trio then discuss the decision to bring in ex-Bolton defender Nicky Hunt as the new manager, releasing 12 players instantly and the changes he's made since arriving to daisy Hill. Finally they end the pod discussing Daisy Hill's aims for the season and why despite their slow start they still think they can achieve play-offs this season. A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out 👇 https://capouk.com/ 🔗 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Bolton, Bristol City, Preston, Rotherham, Accrington, Mansfield, Leyton Orient, Notts County, Crewe, Darlington & Ashton United fullback...NICKY HUNT! Nicky sits down with the boys in part one of his episode to discuss all things football from his time at Bolton Wanderers to his life now managing Daisy Hill FC. The lads start the pod by discussing Nicky's time at Bolton Wanderers, DJing for Ricardo Gardner, relaxing on Mario Kart with Gary Cahill & his wonder goal vs Liverpool Nicky then talks about his transition into being a football manager for Daisy Hill FC linking up with social media superstars Aaron Hunt & Angry Ginge to help take Daisy Hill through the leagues. Nicky and the lads then continue to chat about life in non-league, having to release players, huge squad sizes and other issues that come with the territory. They then chat about Nicky's early life in football from getting released at a young age and showing the determination to make it as a professional and getting caught on a night out and being suspended for two weeks by Bolton. The trio then discuss how tough reserve football used to be before Nicky made his first team debut and had the task of marking Ryan Giggs and then a young Cristiano Ronaldo. Finally they end the pod discussing why modern footballers can't do anything these days, the sacrifices Nicky had to make to become a pro and who were the defenders he looked up to in the Premier League. 🔗 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 Intro with Nicky Hunt. 12:00 Time at Bolton. 19:20 Managing Daisy Hill. 28:20 Early career in football. 46:20 Stepping up to the first team. 57:40 Why modern footballers can’t do anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Gillingham, Wolves, West Ham, Norwich, Walsall, Woking & England winger...MATT JARVIS! Matt sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from the highs of playing in the Premier League and for England to dealing with serious injuries and the challenges that come with them. The lads start the pod by discussing Matt's time with England, the players who made up the camp and if he was unlucky to have only made one cap for England. Matt then talks about his early life in football at Gillingham, training on parks to improve as a winger and the experience of mens football. Matt and the lads then chat about his move to Wolves, that incredible streets wont forget team they had in the Championship and what the biggest differences between the Championship and Premier League are. They then chat about Matt's record move to West Ham, who were the best players he played with at the club and what made his link up with Andy Carroll so special. The trio then discuss Matt's fresh start at Norwich which ended with multiple bad injuries brought on by trying to tackle Yaya Toure and ultimate ended his time at the club before finding his love for the game again at Walsall. Finally they end the pod discussing Matt's time dropping into non-league and why he initially thought he was getting media work from SkySports commentator Martin Tyler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic midfielder...DAVID DUNN! A huge shoutout to CAPO for sponsoring the pod, check them out below 👇 https://capouk.com/ David sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from his life growing up and representing his boyhood club Blackburn Rovers to his time as a football manager and coach. The lads start the pod by discussing how David and Gaz know each other from their youth football days in Lancashire before Dunny reveals he actually started out at Blackburn's rivals Burnley before making the switch. David then talks about his time in the England set up playing alongside Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and John Terry in the U21s, being on standby for the 2002 World Cup and finally receiving his senior England cap. Dunny then speaks in great depth about his time at Blackburn Rovers, from his making his first team debut to training ground bust ups with Martin Darlin and why Paul Gascoigne said a young David Dunn was the nearest thing he'd ever seen to himself! They then chat about the hard decision to leave Blackburn, accidentally telling Sir Bobby Robson to f**k off on a phone call and almost joining Valencia & Chelsea before eventually settling at Birmingham where he eventually struggled with injuries throughout his time. The trio then discuss Dunny's move back to Blackburn and how he almost joined Big Sam's Bolton Wanderers, what nights out with Roque Santa Cruz & David Bentley were like and why Patrick Vieira is the toughest player he's ever payed against. Finally they end the pod chatting about Dunny's move in to coaching with spells at Oldham, Blackpool, Barrow, Fleetwood and Port Vale. 🔗 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025

This week we recorded probably the greatest cross-over episode of all time as Jordan & Gaz are joined by one of the biggest names in hip-hop history as they sit down with rapper, songwriter & producer...THE D.O.C! 🙌 A HUGE shoutout to our sponsors NordVPN! To get an exclusive NordVPN discount + FOUR months free AND a 30 day money back GUARANTEE check them out in the link below 👇 📲 https://nordvpn.com/ihto D.O.C sits down with the boys to discuss why he's in Manchester and in particular Radcliffe. His first impressions of watching non-league football, his thoughts on Jordan's ability on the pitch and his relationship with the UK. The lads start the pod by chatting about how the D.O.C and Radcliffe Borough crossed paths, the upcoming World Cup in the USA, Canada & Mexico as well as potentially being the next Tom Brady or Ryan Reynolds. The D.O.C then talks about his early life in Dallas, how he got involved with hip-hop and who were some of the rappers he aspired to be like growing up. The D.O.C then speaks open & honestly about his life changing car accident that almost killed him and in the process permanently damaged his voice just a few weeks after his debut album 'No One Can Do It Better' flew off the charts and made the D.O.C are superstar. They then chat about The D.O.C's recovery, battles with depression, drugs & alcohol all whilst coping with the fact that his dream had been stolen from him before turning his life around and focusing his attention on working with aspiring young rappers such as Snoop Dogg. The trio then talk about his relationship with the NWA, why Easy-E was a real gangster and meant business before talking about his friendship with Dr Dre, Eminem & Snoop Dogg. Finally they end the pod discussing The D.O.C's future plans, working with young artists and making sure they get an education as well as chase their dreams of making it in the music industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Crawley, Reading, Blackburn, Burton & Bradford midfielder...HOPE AKPAN! Hope sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from coming through the ranks at Everton to making his debut for the Nigerian national team. The lads start the pod by discussing Hope's time in Finland and why it lead to his early retirement from the game. Hope then talks about his life growing up in Liverpool before being scouted for Everton and coming through the ranks before eventually making his senior debut in the Europa League alongside Mikel Arteta, Yakubu & Tim Cahill. Hope then speaks about getting released by David Moyes before kick starting his football career with Steve Evans at Crawley and why playing lower league football is a completely different style of play. They then chat about Hope's big move to Reading which saw him eventually live his dream by playing in the Premier League, the heart break of relegation and narrowly missing out on play-offs before moving back up North to Blackburn. The trio then discuss Hope's time at Blackburn, why it was so enjoyable as well as the lack of training under Owen Coyle. Hope recalls his time playing for the Nigerian National Team alongside John Obi Mikel and what it was like to experience a different side of football. Finally they end the pod discussing Hope's time at Burton, why he needed to stay in the Championship to have a chance of going to the World Cup before honestly admitting his switch to Bradford was a bad decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn, Bolton, Morecambe, Charlton, Burton & Carlisle defender...SAM LAVELLE! Sam sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from coming through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers to currently life as a free agent. The lads start the pod by talking about life as a free agent and what that looks like for footballers, including PFA Pre-Season, interest from clubs and ambition to play as high as possible. Sam then talks about his difficult few seasons at Carlisle as the club suffered back to back relegations from League One to the National League and why the club is far too good to be that low down the pyramid. Gaz then asks Sam which 3 people from football would he invite over for dinner & drinks which then leads to Sam's incredible impression of former Morecambe manager Jim Bentley. They then chat openly about Sam's time at Blackburn & Bolton and the casino gambling culture that was rife at the time and how both Gaz & Sam overcame their struggles. The trio then discuss the return of the infamous football footman, hilarious stories about him and how Sam ended up meeting him in person! Sam then chats about his big move to Charlton, that cup run where they played Brighton and Manchester United followed by a horror loan move to Burton. Finally they end the pod discussing the best players that Sam has played with and what the future holds next for the EFL defender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by Bury, Nantwich, Ashton, Ramsbottom, Altrincham, Curzon Ashton, Stalybridge & Witton Albion Midfielder...MAX HARROP! Max sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Bury to meeting & playing with Jordan at Altrincham. The lads start the pod talking about Max's early life in football included getting scouted Liverpool, meeting Tom Ince and Conor Coady before signing for Bury. Max then talks about life at Bury, playing in the first team with Peter Sweeney, Ryan Lowe and Steven Schumacher & being shoved out of the door. Max then chats openly about his issues with Kevin Blackwell at Bury, how that affected him mentally & why he had to leave. The trio then discuss Max's fresh start in non-league playing for Nantwich, Ashton and Ramsbottom before he ended up meeting and playing with Jordan at Altrincham. They then speak about THAT infamous pre-season trip to the Isle of Man, getting chased and leaving trialists behind. Finally they discuss where Max is in football now, playing for Witton Albion and why it's important to not lose love for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025