Hospital Ball

As part of a partnership with York City FC we spoke to Joe Felix about his footballing journey. From growing up in London, bouncing back from being released by QPR, working with Adam Hinshelwood at Worthing to his energetic start to life at York City. We also discuss the importance of faith and family in his life and how it has shaped him as an individual.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters. A version is also available via the York City YouTube channel and official club app.

This guest needs little introduction, York City manager Adam Hinshelwood. In this interview we discuss everything from his playing career, coaching philosophy, time at Worthing to, of course, his meteoric rise at York City from the humbling 6-1 defeat at Altrincham where the club looked odds on for a relegation to the top of the league where the club proudly sits now.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.

Callum Harriott is trying to make up for lost time with York City supporters. Now in his second season with the club, Callum reflects on the challenges with injuries in the first campaign but how much he enjoys playing for manager Adam Hinshelwood and in front of the York City supporters. We also delve into his football journey before York City including international honours and how he burst onto the scene with Charlton Athletic as well as facing the likes of Manchester United in cup competitions.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.

As part of a partnership with York City Football Club, we are interviewing current players and staff that will provide content for the official club app as well as on York Hospital Ball.

This episode is with the clubs Director of Football, Tony McMahon. This interviews covers Tony’s playing career including captaining Middlesbrough to the FA Youth Cup in 2004, making his first team debut at Old Trafford as well as playing in Europe. Tony’s time at York City has seen him be a coach, caretaker manager and now director of football where he is making a real impact on and off the pitch.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.

The York City app is available on the App Store and subscribers will hear all of these interviews as soon as they are released.

Rick Witter is the lead singer of York band Shed Seven, who have been in the music industry for over 30 years. They have achieved 15 top 40 singles in the UK and earlier this year scored their first ever number one album, A matter of time. Here Rick discusses their entire career from the highs of charts success and appearing on Top of the pops to the battles with record labels as well as their fantastic 2024 where they have released two successful albums.

For more info on Shed Seven tour dates and where to buy their new album visit https://www.shedseven.com

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The career trajectory of Graeme Murty was an impressive one. From being released by Middlesbrough for being too small, York City took a chance on Murty and saw him come up through the Youth team, score at Anfield for the reserves before making a significant impact in the first team, the peak of which was a goal against Everton in the 1996 league cup. Reading paid £700,000 for his services and he went on to be club captain, part of the side that won the championship with 106 points, be a regular in the premier league as well as being voted in their all time XI by supporters. This interview covers all of those highs as well as representing Scotland on the international stage and his blossoming coaching career. It, more importantly, talks about the journey to get there and the people who shaped his career.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.

In 1982 Ricky Sbragia was driving from Blackpool to Rochdale having been offered a two year contract to play at Spotland but he turned the car around and somehow ended up at Bootham Crescent instead. It would turn out to be an inspired move for both Ricky and York City. A rock at the heart of the defence alongside fellow Scot John MacPhail, Ricky is fondly remembered for his part in the 101 points side of 1984 and for scoring against the mighty Liverpool in 1985. After hanging up his boots he became involved in coaching the clubs young players and played a significant role in developing some of the clubs best ever youngsters and leading them to the FA Youth Cup quarter finals.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, produced by Keith Lea and edited by James Charters.

When Chris Brass signed for York City in 2001 he was approaching his best years as a professional footballer. Installed as club captain, Chris was a real figurehead with chaos in the background at Bootham Crescent. Those leadership qualities saw him appointed as player manager at just 27 years old and after four wins from the first four games it seemed like Brass could do no wrong. The fairytale didn’t continue as his young side lost momentum, confidence and spiralled out of the football league. A few months later Chris was sacked as manager but continued playing before suffering an ACL injury that ended his career at the club. Here Chris lifts the lid on his version of that time period at the club.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.

When Scott Barrow signed for York City there was one glaring omission from his football CV - promotion. He felt signing for York City represented his best chance of achieving this but when that dream was realised in the 2022 National League North play-off final it turned into a nightmare when he was stretchered off with a serious knee injury. Here Scott discusses everything in his career building up to that game and the mental battles that followed. From playing part-time with Port Talbot Town right up to helping Darlington’s great escape last season, Scott’s football journey is a real rollercoaster.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.

It is just short of a year since Matt Uggla became owner of York City and we welcomed him back to the Hospital Radio studios to reflect on that time period as well as giving a real insight into the present and future of the club. Discussing everything on and off the pitch, Matt is brutally honest about the rollercoaster year whilst giving everyone, from a York City perspective, hope going forward.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited by James Charters and produced by Keith Lea. The episode was sponsored by planning prospects.