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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

This week, Jordan and Gaz are joined by Tom Aldred, who shares his journey through clubs like Watford, Accrington Stanley, Blackpool, Bury, and Brisbane Roar.Tom discusses his early days at Carlisle United, the challenges of multiple loan moves, and finding stability at Blackpool.He opens up about the turmoil at Bury and how a call from Robbie Fowler led to a career revival in Australia.Now, as he starts on a new chapter with Mohun Bagan Super Giant in India, Tom reflects on the highs and lows of his football career. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Manchester United, Sheffield United, Barnsley, Yeovil, Tranmere, Walsall, Leyton Orient, Grimsby, Oldham & current Pakistan international...Otis Khan!Otis sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Manchester United to the experience of representing Pakistan at international level.The lads start the pod talking about Otis' time at Manchester United, the players in his youth group as well as dealing with being released at an early age.Otis then talks about kick starting his career at Sheffield United, getting into fights in training and the feeling of making his professional first team debut.Otis then chats in great depth of his pride of representing the Pakistan national team as well as his experience with the teammates, culture, fans and football whilst playing.The trio then discuss Otis' best moments in his career including getting Man Of The Match at Wembley as well as playing with the likes of Harry Maguire at Sheffield United.Finally they discuss what's next for Otis now his contract at Oldham has expired and what the future holds for the international. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Chesterfield, Plymouth & Bristol Rovers defender...NEAL TROTMAN!Neal sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Burnley before having to retire early due to constant injury issues.The lads start the pod talking about Neals early retirement from football and how he's since used that knock back to now help others with his psychotherapy and counselling business.Neal then talks about the mental side of football, dealing with set backs like getting released, picking up injuries and struggling to come to terms with retirement.Neal chats about his time in football as a player at Oldham & Halifax where Chris Wilder gave team talks using tactics from Football Manager before an impressive spell saw him get a big move to Preston North End.He then openly reveals he suffered a stroke during training at Preston North End which kept him out of action for a year before making a full recovery and going on to have successful spells at both Southampton & Huddersfield.Finally they discuss Neal's return to Oldham, playing with a young James Tarkowski & who his toughest opponents were. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Manchester United, Preston North End, Barnsley, Bristol City & current Burnley midfielder...JOSH BROWNHILL!Josh sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Manchester United as a youth player to playing in the Premier League with Burnley.The lads start the pod by chatting about Burnley's current season, promotion chances and the importance of having a good defensive record.Josh and the boys then discuss the differences between Sean Dyche, Vincent Kompany and Scott Parker, making the step up to the Premier League and the fierce rivalry between Burnley and Blackburn.Josh then goes back to the start and recalls his time at Manchester United, the importance of playing men's first team football & his time as a youth player at Preston North End.The trio then discuss Josh's loan move to Barnsley, winning promotion at Wembley before eventually making the set up and playing Premier League football with Burnley.Finally they talk more Burnley including Sean Dyche's club rules, Josh's toughest opponents and what advice he'd give to young players in football. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi everyone, as you all know we're hosting a live podcast on the 25th of April! It's the first one we've done and anything could happen... but we can guarantee it will be a good laugh! We'll have a couple of guests and there will be a lot of the usual nonsense... See below for the ticket link and we look forward to seeing you all there! http://fatso.ma/1vtC Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Histon, Wrexham, Peterborough, Shrewsbury, Bradford, Carlisle, Morecambe, Tranmere, Kidderminster, Tamworth & Southport defender...Nathaniel Knight-Percival!Nathaniel sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from playing as a winger for Histon to then transitioning to a centre half and playing in the Championship.The lads then chat about his experience of playing in non-league before a big move to Wrexham which saw him having to man mark Dean Saunders in his office, facing up against Jamie Vardy & Gaz in the league before a HUGE move to the Championship came about.Nathaniel and the boys then discuss how his Peterborough deal came about and how difficult it was to step up 3 leagues, Why people don't realise the brilliance of Lee Tomlin and who were his toughest opponents.Nathaniel then talks about who the best and worst managers he's played under are, reuniting with Micky Mellon and the heart break of losing in the play-off final.The trio then discuss Nathaniel's issues with Chris Beech, why Jarrad Branthwaite was always destined for greatness and finally how they won promotion with Morecambe despite being relegation favourites. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices