Andrew Teague | Playing with Graham Potter, Becoming a Chorley legend & Jon Parkin's traffic tissues

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by the owner, steward, kit man, manager, scout and new non-league legend...Marc White.

The boys talk everything from the creation of Dorking Wanderers and how they have risen from the 17th division to the National League.

They then take a detailed dive into what it actually takes to be a football club owner and just how much money goes into funding a fifth-tier team.

Marc then openly talks about Dorking's struggles this season in the National League and why he believes they will keep their record of never being relegated and survive the drop this season.

Finally, Marc reveals he has officially become the joint manager of another team which he's taking a keen interest in...

If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place! 

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by one of the only players to score in four different decades and in the top four English leagues...Aaron Wilbraham.

The boys talk everything from being Carlton Palmer's big time shouts to running through a thorn bush for Martin Allen.

They then take a detailed dive into Aaron's career from scoring a debut goal for Stockport against Manchester City, Issues with Karl Robinson at MK Dons and finally reaching the Premier League...and scoring!

Finally they chat about THAT goal that kept Bolton in the Championship as well as moving into management and being Steve Cotterill's earpiece.

If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place! 

I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by one of the toughest non-league defenders and Chorley FC legend...Andrew Teague.

The boys talk everything from being teammates with former Brighton & Chelsea manager Graham Potter to Jon Parkin's traffic tissues.

They then go into detail about spending almost a decade at Chorley FC, stepping into the world of management & how loans work in Non-League.

Finally they chat about picking up and recovering from freak injuries and the positive impact of Paul Ince's excellent man management.

If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place! 

Another week...another I Had Trials Once episode!

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by our most requested returning guest...Gary Stopforth

The boys talk everything from setting the record straight about THAT night in Clitheroe and life in football since the first podcast appearance.

They then go into detail meeting Gareth Southgate, the issues with being a player-manager & the impact covid had on the football world.

Finally they chat about Gary's new venture into the world of Sunday league pub football and how teams try and play out from the back.

If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place! 

Another week...another I Had Trials Once episode!

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Wigan Athletic, Bradford City, Stockport County and current Altrincham player...Ollie Crankshaw.

The boys talk everything from the best pranks in football to meeting Pep Guardiola in a lift & also what life was like at Wigan during THAT administration era!

They then go into detail about life as a footballer, the impact of Covid and all of the differences between being semi-pro and professional.

If you're a fan of our non-league episodes then you're in the right place! 

We’re BACK with another I Had Trials Once episode!

Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Wigan Athletic graduate and current Warrington Rylands manager...Michael Clegg.

The boys discuss everything from partying with Nicolas Anelka at his wedding to needing a life saving heart operation whilst playing for Wigan!

They then go into detail about life as a non-league manager and the issues that come with it including signing Jordan on loan, His star players disappearing after winning player of the season & players missing training to butcher a cow!

If you're wanting some classic non-league stories, then look no further! 

We’re BACK with another I Had Trials Once episode!

Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool, Bradford, Salford & Dundee manager, Gary Bowyer.

The boys discuss everything from meeting the great Brian Clough for the first time to what that first time being sacked really feels like!

They then go into detail about the turbulent times working for the Venkys, Karl Oyston & the class of 92 before chatting about strange superstitions and what relegation actually means for a football club.

We’re BACK with another I Had Trials Once episode and it's a belter!

Jordan & Gaz are joined by former FC United, Ramsbottom, Chester and Stalybridge goalkeeper Grant Shenton.

The boys discuss everything from Troy Deeney's recent sacking and how much worse gets said in non-league, as well as what life as a non-league player is actually like!

They then talk bust ups with the fans, signing on fees and being the only player not to be taken to Salford City with Bernard and Johnno.

If you're wanting some classic non-league stories, then look no further! 

We’re BACK with the first I Had Trials Once episode of the new year!

Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Manchester United, Middlesbrough and Wales star Clayton Blackmore to go over his life before, during and after football.

The boys discuss everything from why Cristiano Ronaldo is superior to Lionel Messi to what it was like seeing the class of '92 burst into the first team at Manchester United!

Later in the pod they talk Paul Gascoigne and how he once destroyed Middlesbrough's brand new team bus and why Ryan Giggs was a better player than George Best! 

We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!

Jordan & Gaz are joined by two familiar faces in Nicky Adams & Tom Kennedy for an I Had Trials Once Christmas special!

The boys discuss everything from footballers trying to get suspended to have more time off over Christmas to what a football team's Christmas party is actually like!

Later in the pod they talk what the Christmas period is like as a footballer before going head to head in quiz with the loser having to do a forfeit!