This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Telford, Barnsley, Macclesfield, Southport and Salford forward...Mike Phenix

Mike sits down with the boys to discuss everything from his 4 year footballing ban to how he overcame drug and alcohol addiction to turn his life around.Mike then talks openly about his long time battles with addiction, dealing with the loss of his mum at a young age and how his addictions almost cost him his life.

Mike and the boys then speak about getting back into football following his 4 year ban, playing whilst high and the lost dog that saved his life.

The lads then chat about Mike's decision to enter rehab before he honestly explains the moment he relapsed before realising he needed to make a change for his daughter.

Finally they discuss how Mike is currently 10 months sober and the work he is doing to help both current and recovering addicts by talking with them and their families to better understand addiction.

For anyone struggling or needing help with any of the topics mentioned in the pod please check out the following:
- https://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
- https://talktofrank.com/
- https://changegrowlive.org/
- https://wearewithyou.org.uk/

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On next weeks Patreon episode of 'I Had Trials Once', our very own Jordan Hulme is in the hotseat talking through his career in non-league football, from being a 'wonderkid' at Manchester United, to (sort of) crossing paths with Big Sam at Bolton and Gary Neville's harsh truth!

Oh, and Mike Phenix is back alongside Gaz as our guest co-host for the episode...

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The full episode is out on Monday @ 7am, here's a little teaser of what you can expect...

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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Bolton, Falkirk, Rochdale, Mansfield, Peterborough, Carlisle, Gillingham & Morecambe defender...Rhys Bennett!

Rhys sits down with the boys to discuss everything from playing men's football at an early age to becoming a Twitch streaming during lockdown!

Rhys then talks about his relationship with Keith Hill, his incredible time at Rochdale and the promotion parties that followed.

The lads then chat about Rhys' time playing for Steve Evans, finally getting his big move to League One Peterborough and just how good Ivan Toney was.

Rhys and the boys then speak about contract issues in football and why Rhys decided to start streaming FIFA and Football manager during the first lockdown.

Finally they discuss openly about getting big injuries in football and the setbacks that come with those before talking about what the future looks like for Rhys.

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This week Jordan & stand in co-host Grant Shenton are joined by former Preston, Leeds, Bolton, Fulham, Wolves, Liverpool & Everton goalkeeper...Andy Lonergan!

Andy sits down with the boys to discuss his early time in football at Preston and why outfield pundits critiquing goalkeepers is nonsense!

Andy then talks friendship with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, Getting his big move to Leeds United and why Marcelo Bielsa wouldn't let him have butter on his toast!

The lads then chat about players moving clubs for life changing money, dealing with different types of managers before his spells at Fulham and Wolves.

Finally they discuss how Andy ended up joining Liverpool on their pre-season tour before joining the club as a third choice goalkeeper as well as Andy's move to Merseyside rivals Everton where he had three managers in three years!

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I Had Trials Once is back again for a brand new season...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Fylde, Stockport, Peterborough, Salford, Tranmere, Gillingham, Rochdale & Southport player…Danny Lloyd!

Danny sits down with the boys to discuss his early time in football at Blackburn Rovers’ academy before making a name for himself in non-league.

Danny talks openly about how he almost retired from football at 24 years old before Jim Gannon convinced him to reconsider and join Stockport County.

The lads then chat about how Danny’s big move to League One Peterborough came about, The heartbreaking downfall of Marcus Maddison & almost moving to the Championship.

Finally they discuss Danny’s spells at Salford, Tranmere & Gillingham before talking through his time in Scotland and his return to Southport.

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It's time for a new series and we've changed things up slightly...

We've had to leave out some of the best stories recently as we've had sponsors, which we're sick of doing...

So we're launching a Patreon for just £3 per month! It helps us keep the lights on and able to have unfiltered episodes.

If Patreon isn't for you though, we'll still have a couple of episodes released normally wherever you listen to the pod.

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

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Walsall, Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle & Chesterfield Centre Back...Anthony Gerrard!

Anthony sits down with the boys to discuss his time at Cardiff, Being dropped for the play-off final & issues with Dave Jones.

Anthony talks about his time at Hull City on loan, Playing with Jimmy Bullard and Dave Jones wanting him back at Cardiff.

Anthony then chats openly and honestly about his clashes with Malky Mackay and his personal struggles with grief and mental health.

The lads talk about being dropped for THAT Gerrard vs Gerrard League Cup Final, Struggles at Huddersfield & Finding it hard in the lower leagues.

Finally they chat about struggling with coming to terms with retirement and life after football.

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

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Walsall, Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle & Chesterfield Centre Back...Anthony Gerrard!

Anthony sits down with the boys in the first part of the pod to discuss his early days at Everton and coming through the ranks with Wayne Rooney.

Anthony talks about how quick people are to forget just how good Wayne Rooney was, How he was as a person and why he was always destined for greatness.

Anthony then chats about the decision to leave Everton and the fall out with David Moyes that lead to his Walsall move.

Finally, Anthony talks about his time at Walsall from relegation to promotion parties and winning player of the season twice in three years.

Tune in next week for Part 2 of the pod which looks into his time at Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle and Chesterfield.

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