Hospital Ball

When Jon Champion persuaded his parents to let him skip orchestra practice to go to Bootham Crescent, even he couldn’t have predicted the chain of events that followed this seminal moment. This interview discusses the long suffering support of his hometown club but also how this all coincided with forging his successful career in broadcasting, which started with a fluent but drunken match report.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters. The episode is sponsored by the Nearly Departed App.

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The last in this batch of interviews and what an interview to finish on, the legendary Lenell John-Lewis, or The Shop, to his adoring fans. From starting out at Grantham to a long and successful career in the football league and non-league, Lenny joined York City initially on loan in February 2022. With the club in need of a talisman, they certainly got it with Lenell quickly becoming a fans favourite and a knack of scoring crucial goals such as in all three play off games that season. Making the move permanent that summer he went on to score 17 goals in 22/23 before cementing his legendary status with the vital winner against Aldershot last season that was the catalyst for helping the club turn around their fortunes to retain their national league status.

At time of recording this interview he had scored five times this campaign despite being injured for the past two months and not starting a game all season.

This interview was in partnership with York City football club, being available on their YouTube channel.

Interview conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.

As part of the partnership with York Hospital Radio and York City Football Club this weeks guest is Ryan Fallowfield. Ryan joined the club in the summer of 2022 after a successful spell with Harrogate Town. His two and a half years with the Minstermen have been a rollercoaster but Ryan secured the Clubman of the year last season and recently surpassed over 100 appearances for the club. Here we discuss his football career so far and how this current team compares to other sides he has played for.

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

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.