Hospital Ball

If there was ever a poll to decide the best value for money York City player, Derek Hood, who cost the club £2000 from Hull City would certainly be up there. Over 300 appearances covering nearly every position on the pitch, Derek was in the side that were the first to achieve over 100 points as well as facing Liverpool in the FA Cup.

Here Derek discusses his career from early beginnings as a youth player at West Brom to his love for playing at Bootham Crescent under the lights.

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

Welcome to a brand new series of York Hospital Ball, a series that goes through the decades starting with former striker Jimmy Seal covering the golden period of the 1970s where York City clinched promotion to the old Second Division. Jimmy signed from Barnsley and initially found goals hard to come by but would go on to form one of the most prolific strike partnerships in the club's history when Chris Jones joined him in attack. Here Jimmy reminisces about his time playing at Bootham Crescent as well as his famous goals against Manchester United and Arsenal.

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

George Mallett's book 'Potter, Hopcutt and a desk in East London' predominantly covers the rise of Swedish side Ostersunds FK from the lower leagues of Sweden to their European adventure. The backdrop of the book however, is George's support of York City, and here we speak to him about his journey following both the Minster men and Ostersunds which led to him releasing a book about those adventures.

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

Welcome to an exclusive interview with the new owner of York City Football Club, Matthew Uggla. After just a week in the role, Matt gave up his time to come to the York Hospital Radio studios to discuss his plans for the club including recruitment, current priorities, challenges and what he hopes will be his legacy.

This interview was conducted by Dan Tait and produced by Keith Lea.

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When Steve Ovenden sat through 45 minutes of York City losing at Reading on a random Tuesday night, he couldn’t have imagined the half-time entertainment would have changed life as he knew it. What followed was a number of amazing opportunities as Steve donned the mask of the newly created Yorkie the lion. From representing England to coming to blows with a Halifax Town centre half as well as having a player be his best man for his wedding, Steve had a rollercoaster time as the club mascot. Here he discusses all those stories plus many more.

When avid supporter James Richardson finished University he probably didn't think his first employment would be as a low paid commercial assistant at York City. However, a short time later James would be involved in numerous aspects of the club which lead to things like making up players names in the matchday programme, discussing transfer targets with Alan Little to designing away shirts. From the highs of working at Bootham Crescent when they beat Manchester United to seeing the club sold for a pound in his office was certainly a rollercoaster.

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When Gary Mills came back to York City in 2016 he needed players to represent his passion and leadership on the pitch. Sean Newton epitomised everything the manager needed. Having followed him from Wrexham, Sean soon won supporters over with his performances and quality set pieces. Although York City were relegated to the Conference North Sean's association with the football club extended to six years including three clubman of year awards and man of the match in the FA Trophy win in 2017. Sean's time at Bootham Crescent wasn't all plain sailing with rumoured fall outs and he often divided opinions with supporters but here he speaks about his version of events and love for York City Football Club.

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

Clayton Donaldson was already seen as a club legend due to his brilliant two year spell at the club between 2005 and 2007 so coming back at the tail end of his career could have tarnished his legacy. However, Clayton's experience (and 14 goals) proved a significant factor in the club achieving promotion from National League North and here he reflects on his contribution to John Askey's promotion winning side.

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

Matty Blair's journey in football is one based on hard work and dedication. The son of a former European cup winner, you would be mistaken thinking Matty's path was smooth as he worked his way up through the non-league pyramid. When Blair signed for Gary Mills at York in 2011 it was an inspired move as he notched 20 goals in his debut season on route to promotion including goals in both FA Trophy and Play-off semi-finals and finals. After helping to keep York in the football league Matty went on to represent a number of clubs including Fleetwood Town, Doncaster Rovers and Cheltenham Town before retiring last year.

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

When John Ward left York City in March 1993, it was a crucial point in the season for the club in their pursuit of promotion. Appointing Alan Little, John Ward's assistant, a man with no previous managerial experience was a huge call. However, it 100% proved to be the right decision. From his first game in charge; a 5-1 win at Barnet, to winning promotion at Wembley to beating the likes of Manchester United and Everton, Alan is rightly remembered as one of the clubs greatest ever managers. Here he discusses all of those special moments during his time coaching and managing at Bootham Crescent.

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