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/1vtCSupport the show
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Nathaniel Knight-Percival | Dean Saunders Match Reports, Football Fall Outs & INCREDIBLE Lee Tomlin!
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
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Brent Peters | Chairman On Crimewatch, Bacup Ghost Stories & Being The Longest Serving Manager!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by non-league legend & Bacup Borough manager...Brent Peters.Brent sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from managing Bacup for nearly 30 years to having ghosts in the changing rooms.The lads then chat about what makes a player world class, how would Brent deal with a player who left mid season to go on Love Island and how his football journey first started.Brent and the boys then speak about some of the characters they've come across in non-league including chairmen appearing on CrimeWatch, drunk players & night club appearances.Brent then talks in depth about chasing fans off the pitch, his infamous team talks that lasted hours & the time he spent with George Best.The trio then discuss Bacup's ghost stories including players freezing on the pitch, ghosts locked in the changing rooms and mysterious 3am phone calls.Finally they discuss Brent being a Bacup legend, his biggest achievements in football and why the lads think he's deserving of an MBE.Support the show
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Elliott Bennett | Dealing With Imposter Syndrome, Super Car Fridays, & Why Owen Coyle Was A JOKE!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Wolves, Brighton, Norwich, Blackburn Rovers & Shrewsbury winger...Elliott Bennett!Elliott sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from learning his trade on loan at Bury to scoring the winner against Tottenham in the Premier League.Elliott and the boys speak about his early days at Wolves coming through with his younger brother and why a loan move to Bury in League Two was one of the most important decisions of his career.The lads then chat about Elliott being bullied into leaving his boyhood club and moving to Brighton in a transfer that ended up kickstarting his career and working under Gus Poyet.Elliott then talks about how his move to Norwich came about thanks to a gentleman's agreement with Tony Bloom. Benno then looks back on his memories at Norwich including playing in the Premier League and also Super Car Fridays.The trio then jump forward to Elliott's time with Steve Cotterill and what lead to the two not speaking for 5 years before Elliott signed for Cotterill's Shrewsbury in an awkward encounter.They then chat about the decision to join Blackburn Rovers where Elliott became captain working under Owen Coyle who was miles off it, Bradley Dack's protein powder and why it ended on a slightly sour note.Finally they discuss Elliott's life after football including his very brief stint in non-league before turning his attention to property development.Support the show
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Chris Stokes | Graham Westley's Gym Sessions, THAT Coventry Super Team & Impossible Bury Promotion!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Forest Green, Coventry, Bury, Stevenage, Kilmarnock, Morecambe & Barrow defender...Chris Stokes!Chris sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting at Bolton with Jordan to playing in THAT incredible coventry team.Chris and the boys then speak about his time at Forest Green Rovers, representing England C and playing against Jamie Vardy and Andre Gray.The lads then chat about Chris' big move to Coventry, their incredible team of superstars and how they somehow didn't achieve promotion from League One.Chris then talks in depth about how his move to Bury quickly became an issue due to their financial struggles and how the team spirit lead them to promotion from League Two despite playing without pay.The trio then discuss Chris' move to Stevenage which included various managers and their 'interesting' techniques from core work outs on the pitch after a game to roaring in the tunnel pre-match.They then chat about the decision to play in Scotland, promotion with Kilmarnock and why Scottish fans are great.Finally they discuss Chris' move back to England with Morecambe & Barrow before dropping back into non-league with AFC Fylde.Support the show
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!