We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!
Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster, Blackburn Rovers & Preston defender Tommy Spurr as they talk Joey Barton’s forfeit wheel & playing against Pep’s Manchester City team.
The former full back also speaks about his time at Sheffield Wednesday, Dean Saunders’ hitting golf balls in his office & which player he dislikes the most in football.
Tommy discusses the best players he’s played with, dealing with big injuries as well as what life after football looks like.
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0:00 Jordan’s birthday, Paul Marshall Episode & Fancy Dress ideas.
6:40 Tommy Spurr intro.
8:50 Growing up in Leeds & early football life.
11:10 Signing with Sheffield Wednesday.
16:00 Making his professional debut in the Championship.
19:15 Getting the hairdryer treatment from managers.
20:40 Staying at Sheffield Wednesday despite other clubs interest.
22:41 Winning the Championship goal of the season.
23:50 Scoring against Sheffield United in the derby.
26:00 Banter with Sheffield United fans.
27:05 Issues with Gary Megson & Leaving Sheffield Wednesday.
31:15 Moving to Doncaster.
34:10 The rise & fall of Ben Marshall.
36:50 Great times at Doncaster.
38:00 Getting revenge on Pascal Chimbonda.
40:20 Dean Saunders’ pool cue, Hitting golf balls & match reports.
44:55 Making the switch to Blackburn Rovers.
46:20 How Blackburn didn’t reach the play-offs.
48:45 Training with Morten Gamst Pedersen.
51:30 Switching Blackburn for Preston.
52:40 Moving to a rival club.
54:10 Picking up injuries at Preston.
58:05 Playing for Joey Barton at Fleetwood.
59:00 Gaffer’s day.
01:03:20 Bobby Grant leaving FC United & Clashes with Joey Barton.
01:07:00 Joey Barton is a top bloke.
01:08:50 Joey Barton’s dark arts & The wheel of fines.
01:12:30 Getting another big injury at Fleetwood.
01:14:40 Life after football.
01:18:50 Career highlights & Best moments.
01:19:30 Playing against Manchester City,
7 Comments
Brilliant first half hour. Podcast keeps getting better… this and Under the cosh by far the best 2 on YouTube.
Jefferson Louis would be good with all his 40 clubs to talk about. Would be a long one!
A lovely, down to earth chap.
You should go on UTC and they should come to you men! Class lads!
He is vile.
Class lads – keep up the good work ❤️
Of course Blackburn was your best Spunky – you had me and LMAC looking after you 😂❤️