I Had Trials Once...
Episodes
Big Sam's love for Bolton, Sacked from Prison & the England job | Sam Allardyce
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Premier League managerial legend and now podcast host with No Tippy Tappy Football, Sam Allardyce joins Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme for our lates...
Training with Paul Gascoigne & Pasties for Pre-Match | Nick Chadwick
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest I Had Trials Once guest joining Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme is former Everton and Plymouth striker Nick Chadwick.Nick shares plenty of s...
From Marine to Man City & what Big Sam is like to work with... | Karl Robinson
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest I Had Trials Once guest joining Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme is Karl Robinson, who after a career in Non-League football has gone on to m...
Watching IRobot in Italian, Instagram Cowboys & 'Gifted' Mark Davies | Craig Davies
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest I Had Trials Once guest is former Oldham, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Bolton, Wigan AND plenty more clubs, Craig Davies!The striker talks throu...
Pre-Season Thailand Trips with Sven & Keith Hill's Sloggies | Tom Kennedy
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme are joined by former Bury, Rochdale, Leicester City and Barnsley defender Tom Kennedy, for the latest episode...
The SECRET to Neil Warnock's success & pre-season stories | Paddy Kenny
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a couple of years away, the podcast is finally back with 'Neil Warnock's son' Paddy Kenny kicking off the new series alongside Gareth Seddon and...
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #3
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An audio recording of our weekly LIVE Extra-Time pod with Gareth Seddon, Curtis Woodhouse and Nicky Adams talking all things football.The lads answere...
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #2
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recording of our weekly LIVE Extra-Time pod with Gareth Seddon and Curtis Woodhouse talking all things football.Gareth Seddon and Curtis Woodhouse a...
IHTO Extra-Time | Episode #1
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recording of our weekly LIVE Extra-Time pod with Gareth Seddon, Nicky Adams and Curtis Woodhouse talking all things football.We're absolutely deligh...
Brand new LIVE podcast - I Had Trials Once (Extra Time)
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while but we're back for 2021 with a brand new LIVE show with a twist.Gaz will be joined by IHTO legends Nicky Adams and Curtis Woodhouse ...
Mike Phenix | Undercover at Asda
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast you wouldn't find anywhere else...It's easily one of our best episodes to date, with an I Had Trials Once legend!Mike Phenix talks us throug...
Jamie Insall | Fight Club
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welsh Premier League side Connah's Quay Nomads striker Jamie Insall is our latest guest with an incredible journey both on and off the pitch!It's safe...
Antoni Sarcevic | 'Manchester Messi'
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bolton Wanderers' new signing Antoni Sarcevic joins us to talk about his move back to the North West after a promotion winning season with Plymouth Ar...
Nicky Adams | Return of the 'Street Rat'...
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Promotion specialist Nicky Adams is back for part-two, days after winning a play-off final win with Northampton Town.The first episode with Nicky has ...
Steve McNulty | 'It's Not The Food, It's The Booze'
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most popular guest announcements so far, Steve McNulty is our latest I Had Trials once guest.From coming through the youth team at Liverpoo...
Jermaine Pennant | FHM nearly killed me!
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest guest is no stranger to the headlines after an incredible career on the pitch and an interesting one off it...Jermaine discusses his time a...
Marc Pugh | The Foodie Footballer
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
QPR winger Marc Pugh AKA The Foodie Footballer is our latest #IHadTrialsOnce guest...Marc discusses a career that started at Burnley before spells wit...
Jamie O'Hara | Harry Redknapp's Spy
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Non-League Billericay Town manager Jamie O'Hara joined us to talk through a career of highs and lows, which included spells at Spurs, Wolves, Fulham a...
Jay Spearing | Kings and Plonkers
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blackpool captain Jay Spearing is our latest I Had Trials Once guest, talking through his career including working with 'King' Kenny and one or two pl...
Andy Pilley | £300,000 Helicopter Flight
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fleetwood Town chairman Andy Pilley is our latest I Had Trials Once guest, talking us through how he went from setting up a business in his bedroom, t...
Charlie Austin | Parklife
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The perfect I Had Trials Once guest...Current West Brom striker Charlie Austin talks through a career that took him from non-league football all the w...
Carlton Cole | Stitched up by Defoe...
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Chelsea, West Ham and Celtic striker Carlton Cole is our latest I Had Trials Once guest.The former England international shares hilarious stori...
Ryan Lowe | 'Prada's For Promotion'
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following our first EFL manager with Gareth Ainsworth, Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe is our latest I Had Trials Once guest with his side currently...
Nathan Tyson | 'The Reds To The Rams'
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Reading, Wycombe Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, Derby County, Blackpool, Doncaster Rovers, Kilmarnock, Notts County and current Chesterfield str...
Gareth Ainsworth | 'Wild Thing'
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth is our latest #IHadTrialsOnce guest on our first ever video podcast!After a successful playing career with ...
Curtis Woodhouse | Part Two
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of I Had Trials Once with former Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Peterborough United, Hull City & Grimsby Town footballer Curtis Woodhouse...
Curtis Woodhouse | Part One
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Peterborough United, Hull City & Grimsby Town footballer Curtis Woodhouse is our latest I Had Trials Once fo...
Gary Stopforth & Ben Osborn | Isolation Episode
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite semi-lockdown, we recorded a special episode of I Had Trials Once, which included chats on the phone with Sheffield United player Ben Osborn a...
Brett Ormerod | 'Bins Are Round The Back...'
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Accrington Stanley, Blackpool, Southampton and Preston striker Brett Ormerod joined Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme to discuss a career that too...
Liam Dickinson | Dicko's Back...
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand, Liam Dickinson returns to I Had Trials Once for part two... The former Stockport, Derby County, Huddersfield Town and Leeds Un...
Paul Linwood | 'Part Two'
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme for our season finale is one of our most popular guests in Paul Linwood.The former Tranmere Rovers, Chester Cit...
Liam Dickinson I 'Joey Barton’s Wallet'
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new pod. Join Gaz and Jordan as they speak to Liam Dickinson to find out about his 'wild boy' reputation... Dickinson played for Stockport C...
Tony Thompson | 'New Year Special'
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following a busy Christmas of Non-League fixtures, the pod is back for the final episode of 2019 and after a week off, Gaz is back to rejoin Jordan.A ...
John Welsh | 'From Anfield to Atherton'
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Liverpool, Hull City, Tranmere, Preston, Grimsby Town and now Non-League Atherton Collieries midfielder John Welsh is our latest I Had Trials O...
Paul Dickov | 'That Goal at Wembley...'
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys are joined by former Arsenal, Man City, Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers striker Paul Dickov. Topics include THAT famous goal ag...
Danny Higginbotham | 'Hang Gliding with Sir Alex'
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys are joined by former Premier League player and current Sky Sports pundit, Danny Higginbotham. They talk everything from his early d...
Dean Windass | 'Working Class Legend'
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I Had Trials Once... is back with a trip to Hull to meet up with the one and only Dean Windass. The episode covers everything from his play-off winnin...
Adam Morgan | 'Brendan Rodgers' Riot Van'
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jordan is flying solo as Gaz is off ill. So with the help of his trusty sidekick ' Princess', he interviews former Liverpool striker Adam Mo...
Gareth Seddon & Jordan Hulme | Q&A Special
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys sat down for a special episode of 'I Had Trials Once', answering listener questions and discussing a range of topics ranging from w...
Bonus Ep | Nicky Adams on Bury FC
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Three months after he first came onto the podcast, Gaz caught up with the always honest and passionate Nicky Adams to discuss Bury FC's expulsion from...
Lee Ashcroft | 'Loose Cannon'
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most popular guests Gary Stopforth stepped in for Jordan this week to co-host alongside Gaz as we welcomed former Preston, Grimsby, Wigan a...
Craig Dootson | 'Never Chip a Keeper'
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest guest to join Gaz and Jordan is goalkeeping coach Craig Dootson, who discusses his time with Liverpool Ladies and Salford City, as well as ...
Gary Stopforth | 'The Broken Van'
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys are joined by former teammate and current Chester midfielder Gary Stopforth. Stories cover both on and off the pitch during their t...
James Jennings | 'Paul Ince's Lock In'
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest I Had Trials Once... guest is current Wrexham defender James Jennings. The 31-year-old has played for Macclesfield, Kettering, Cambridge Un...
Ben Pringle | ‘Steve Evans Loves Pringles’
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys are joined by former Derby County, Rotherham United, Fulham and Preston midfielder Ben Pringle, who talks about the highs and lows ...
Shwan Jalal | 'Guinness with Bono'
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Iraq international goalkeeper Shwan Jalal joins Gareth and Jordan in this 'I Had Trials Once...' episode. The 35-year-old's career so far has taken hi...
Daniel Nardiello | 'Champ Manager Legend'
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by former Manchester United, Barnsley and Bury striker Daniel Nardiello, who talks about life as a youngster at Old Trafford ...
Mike Phenix | ‘Rise of the Phenix’
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth and Jordan are joined by former Barnsley and Southport forward, Mike Phenix. They talk about the highs and lows of his career, touching on his ...
Gareth Seddon & Jordan Hulme | 'Pre Pre-Season'
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I Had Trials Once... is officially back for series two! After a month away, Gareth and Jordan give us an update on what they’ve been up to, from tra...
#7 Nicky Adams | 'Street Rat'
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gaz and Jordan are joined by Bury winger Nicky Adams. The 32-year-old lifts the lid on the current situation at Gigg Lane, and shares some h...
#6 Paul Linwood | 'Aston Martin in League One'
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest guest is former Tranmere, Chester & Fleetwood defender Paul Linwood, who shared some fantastic stories ranging from playing with Jason McAt...
#5 Jason Jarrett | 'Dave Whelan's Butler'
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gareth and Jordan were joined by former Salford City teammate Jason Jarrett, with stories ranging from his experiences as an apprentice at B...
#4 Lee Fowler | 'More Clubs Than Tiger Woods'
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A former teammate of Gareth Seddon, current Ilkeston FC manager Lee Fowler is the latest podcast guest, talking us through a career which saw him play...
#3 Andy Payton | 'The Padiham Predator'
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former Hull City, Celtic and Burnley striker Andy Payton joined Gareth and Jordan to discuss the ups and downs of football, from a fantastic playing c...
#2 James Poole | 'Nobby's Trumpet'
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A current teammate of Jordan at Altrincham, James Poole is our first 'I Had Trials Once...' podcast guest talking all things Man City, Hartlepool, Alt...
#1 Gareth Seddon & Jordan Hulme | 'Confetti on a String'
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I Had Trials Once... is a new weekly football podcast hosted by two of the most recognisable non-league strikers from recent years; Gareth Seddon and ...