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

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Man City, Swindon, Peterborough, Rochdale, Fleetwood, Rotherham, Bradford and current Wellington Phoenix player...David Ball!

David sits down with the boys to discuss everything from coming through Manchester City's academy to making the move to Wellington Phoenix and playing in the A-League.

David talks to Jordan & Gaz about what early life was like at Manchester City, playing with the likes of Kieran Trippier and Daniel Sturridge as well as being a part of the first team with Robinho & Carlos Tevez.

David also chats about playing in the EFL with Swindon, Peterborough and Rochdale before kick starting his career and spending 5 years at Fleetwood Town.

Finally, David speaks openly about the tough family times he experienced away from football, The joys of winning promotion to the Championship with Rotherham and why there is a lot of pressure to succeed at Bradford.

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0:00 Intro with David Ball, Big move to New Zealand & Early years at Manchester City academy.
28:48 Training with the Man City first team, Loan move to Swindon & The brilliance of Vincent Kompany.
53:30 Time at Peterborough, Switching Posh for Rochdale and Getting a fresh start at Fleetwood.
1:22:00 Puskas nomination, Deals falling through & Return to Fleetwood.
1:44:44 Winning promotion with Rotherham, Overcoming tough times outside of football & The pressure of playing for Bradford.