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I Had Trials Once...

I Had Trials Once...
Football
Non-League Football
Premier League
FA Cup
Blackburn Rovers
Manchester United
Bristol City
Stoke City
Chelsea
Promotion
World Cup
Football Management
Mental Health
Nicky Hunt
Liverpool
David Dunn
Championship
Derby County
Dorking Wanderers
Covid-19

I Had Trials Once... is a weekly football podcast and YouTube show hosted by Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme, featuring a range of guests from Premier League to Non-League, sharing stories you are unlikely to hear elsewhere, talking through their unique careers and much more!

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Latest Episodes

This week, Gaz Seddon is joined by Gary Stopforth and Avro FC manager Grant Shenton for another trip through non-league football.

On the menu we’ve got poisoned Lasagne, a £10K non-league wages debate, talking XG on a night out, football nicknames, b... more

James Norwood joins Gaz and G Stop to chat about his career, from having trials once at Crystal Palace and missing a lads' holiday to Zante, right through to becoming a goalscoring phenomenon at Tranmere Rovers, playing for and being suspended by Ips... more

In this week’s episode of Non League Of Their Own, Gaz, G Stop and Shents review the craziest happenings around non-league football, within the UK and internationally, including sacrificing chickens before making a sub to win a game and more.

Elsewh... more

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Everton, Motherwell and Chester goalkeeper...Russell Griffiths! Russell sits down with Gaz & G Stop as he discusses his time in football from playing with our... more

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Recent Guests

Duncan Ferguson
Former youth product turned Everton legend; later youth/first team coach
Everton Football Club
Episode: “HE WAS RAGING!” Duncan Ferguson’s Broken Toe & Everton Academy Stories | Russell Griffiths
Michael Clarke
Former footballer, guest on the show
Former clubs mentioned in episode
Episode: I Had Dominic Calvert-Lewin on Toast! Playing with G Stop & THAT Phil Collins Story | Michael Clarke
Lee Pugh
Former footballer with Rammy, Clitheroe, Padiham and other non-league clubs
Rammy, Clitheroe, Padiham (non-league)
Episode: Ramsbottom Drinking Culture, Playing For Brent Peters & The Art Of Tough Tackling! | Lee Pugh
Cal MacIntyre
Former footballer and coach, Chester/Non-league figure
Various clubs including Chester and Runcorn Linnets
Episode: The TRUTH About Chester Exit, Newquay Trips With Jonno & Living With Gaz Stopforth! | Calum McIntyre
Alec Smithies
Former Huddersfield Town academy graduate and goalkeeper who progressed to first team, later involved in football-related advisory/financing roles.
Former footballer, Huddersfield Town
Episode: Holloway's Coach Carter Shouts, INCREDIBLE Ravel Morrison & Huddersfield Promotion! | Alex Smithies
Sean McConville
Professional footballer, guest on the episode
Former Accrington Stanley player
Episode: The Rise Of Accrington Stanley, The Art Of Diving & Man Marking Adama Traore! | Sean McConville
Ryan Charles
Former professional footballer, CEO/mentor in sport and business
Former football clubs including Luton Town, Newport County; entrepreneur
Episode: Ryan Charles | Rooming with Andy Carroll, Legal Battles and Almost Losing a Leg!
Cam Mason
Curzon Ashton and non-league goalkeeper
Curzon Ashton
Episode: Cameron Mason | FA Cup runs, Jamie Vardy Academy and Getting Called up for England C!
Charlie Ennis
Professional footballer with experience across Conference North, non-league clubs, and FC United of Manchester
FC United of Manchester
Episode: Charlie Ennis | Playing In Europe With FC United, Crazy Turkish Move & Incredible Calvert-Lewin!

Hosts

Gareth Seddon
Host of the show
Jordan Hulme
Host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 880 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    Great podcast about non league (North) mainly but all areas discussed. I enjoy the links to my beloved Chester.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    foz*1964
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • So good

    The laughs on this are incredible, class to hear it from 2 well known footballers from the area and the new non league of their own pods are just as good too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaggesy
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Getting better

    These pods get better and better. New non league of their own shows are class. 👊🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M@r@@@st
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • It’s okay

    Sometimes very good sometimes very bad 🤷🏻‍♂️ does often just turn into them reading out the players Wikipedia and not really getting any insight that isn’t easily found with a quick google search

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    daveenglish
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great listen

    Top listen for anyone who likes football at any level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    19HH94
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests praise the open, humorous banter and engaging stories from lower-league football.
Listeners value the authentic, behind-the-scenes football insights and camaraderie between hosts.
Some episodes feel more entertaining than insightful, with occasional longer banter detracting from takeaways for some listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#101
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#238
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#232
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#79
Ireland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#175
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#225
Ireland/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Holloway's Coach Carter Shouts, INCREDIBLE Ravel Morrison & Huddersfield Promotion! | Alex Smithies
Q: How did mentorship influence your career decisions and post-playing plans?
Mentors, especially goalkeeping coaches, gave honest guidance about when to move clubs and about building a long career, including planning for life after football through education and advisory work.
Sam Livesey | Fighting On The Pitch, Graham Alexander's Car Rides & Learning From Mistakes!
Q: How did Graham Alexander influence you at a young age?
He took him under his wing from age 14, placed him in full-time training, and mentored him through the academy years, offering guidance and opportunities that shaped his early career.
Paul Dawson | Winding Up Adam Wharton, Tarot Card Transfers & Big Brentford FA Cup Clash! |
Q: How did you find the build up?
Dawson didn't feel nervous before the game against Crystal Palace, but was more nervous in the lead-up to a regular league match.
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 14 (CLIP)
Q: Do Carlisle go up and do Hyde stay up?
Most speakers predict that Carlisle will go up via the playoffs and Hyde will stay up.
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 14 (CLIP)
Q: If you're a manager going into a new job, would you rather take a high job where you've just dropped into the bottom four?
Most speakers agree that they would prefer to take a job where they have a chance for promotion rather than battling against relegation.

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What is I Had Trials Once... about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly football-focused show that blends candid career stories from players across the English football pyramid with sharp, bantering hosts. Conversations frequently center on non-league experiences, the realities of climbing the football ladder, behind-the-scenes club dynamics, injuries, and life after playing, all delivered with humor and a grounded, down-to-earth tone. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on undercovered football journeys, relatable anecdotes from lower leagues, and a playful dynamic between hosts and guests that often yields candid insights you won't hear in mainstream coverage.

Listeners may particularly enjoy behind-the-scenes glimpses of non-league life, career pivots after football, and storytelling that r... more

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Recent guests on I Had Trials Once... include:

1. Duncan Ferguson
2. Michael Clarke
3. Lee Pugh
4. Cal MacIntyre
5. Alec Smithies
6. Sean McConville
7. Ryan Charles
8. Cam Mason

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