How do you solve a problem like Rochdale? Ben & Simon are joined by guest Tom to delve into recent games with Southend, Carlisle & Braintree, and debate how the National League title race might unfold. We also preview clashes with Solihull & Forest Green. This episode is longer than Star Wars (1977), the least you can do is listen!

Timings:

10:28 Discussion of York City 1-1 Southend United

31:40 Discussion of Carlisle United 0-3 York City

1:07:50 Discussion of York City 5-0 Braintree Town

1:35:52 Talking points - National League title race: is it between York & Rochdale now?, do we need cover for Josh Stones up front?, City players as chocolate bars

2:01:05 Looking ahead to Solihull Moors (A) & Forest Green Rovers (H), University Challinor

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Joining Simon to preview the top-of-the-table clash between Carlisle and York is Lee who hosts The Brunton Bugle - a Carlisle United podcast. We chat about how the Cumbrians' season has gone so far, what went wrong for them in the 5-0 defeat at York earlier this season, and what kind of game we might expect at Brunton Park on Wednesday night.

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Top of the league! Ben & Simon look back on an eventful end to 2025 and start to 2026, reviewing the draw with Boston and wins at previous bogey teams Altrincham & Sutton. We chat defensive dilemmas and transfer targets, and preview upcoming games including a trip to promotion rivals Carlisle. Also, find out which current National League player Ben would like to be fed yoghurt by, and hear us uncover the mystery of York's little-known 1961 FA Cup run...

Timings:

05:53 Discussion of York City 2-2 Boston United

34:10 Discussion of Altrincham 1-2 York City

53:00 Discussion of Sutton United 1-2 York City

1:10:34 Talking points - best centre-back trio, return of the (Jeff) King, possible transfer targets, out-of-contract first-team players this summer, and more LNER atmosphere chat

1:37:08 Looking ahead to Southend (H), Carlisle (A) & Braintree (H), plus a trivia section including University Challinor and an exciting new York City quiz book!

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Christmas special time! We recap a not very Christmassy FA Trophy exit at Clitheroe, an early gift from Truro, and consider what the New Year might bring including some tricky upcoming games. There's also plenty of Yuletide nonsense in talking points.

Timings:

04:30 Discussion of Clitheroe 1-1 York City (Clitheroe won 4-3 on penalties)

28:56 Discussion of York City 4-0 Truro City

1:01:00 Talking points - loanees returning, flat LNER atmosphere, secret Santa gifts, best YCFC Christmas dinner guest, City players as reindeer

1:29:37 Looking ahead to Boston (H), Altrincham (A) & Boreham Wood (A), University Challinor

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Six wins on the bounce, top scorers in England - everything's coming up York City. Will Ben & Simon still find something to complain about? Find out in another exciting instalment of Same Old City!

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Timings:

02:31 Non-League Bible best podcast of 2025 awards

08:06 Discussion of York City 4-2 Morecambe

26:05 Discussion of Brackley Town 2-3 York City

44:23 Discussion of York City 5-1 Aldershot Town

1:16:24 Talking points - Defensive issues, Felix or Grey on the right wing, goal scoring records, York City Ladies in the FA Cup, nativity plays, Lynx Africa and more!

1:40:34 Looking ahead to Clitheroe (A) & Truro (H), University Challinor

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Once upon a time we played so fine... Ben & Simon recap free-scoring wins over Rochdale, Eastleigh & Gateshead, with Stones & Pearce in fine form, plus a valiant defeat at Barnsley. We discuss new signings, the title race, and preview upcoming games!

Timings:

04:26 Discussion of Barnsley 3-2 York City

22:10 Discussion of York City 4-0 Gateshead

33:29 Discussion of Eastleigh 2-4 York City

47:55 Discussion of York City 4-1 Rochdale

1:16:06 Talking points - Rory Watson's return, the signings of Craig Hewitt & Nico Lawrence, Marvin Armstrong's retirement, the title race and more

1:39:26 Looking ahead to Morecambe (H), Brackley (A) & Aldershot (H), and University Challinor

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Simon is joined by Gateshead fan Dan Bell to preview the Heed's visit to the LNER Community Stadium on Wednesday evening.

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Are City out of the title race already? We discuss this and reflect on frustrating draws with Halifax and Boreham Wood plus a comfortable win over Wealdstone. We also look ahead to a trip to Barnsley, and reveal which York player trains racing pigeons.

Timings:

04:46 Discussion of York City 4-0 Wealdstone

18:45 Discussion of York City 2-2 Boreham Wood

35:03 Discussion of Halifax Town 1-1 York City

59:35 Talking points - are we still in the title race, should we change formation, which niche interests and hobbies might current City players have?

1:18:20 Looking ahead to Barnsley (A), Gateshead (H) & Eastleigh (A), plus University Challinor

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Simon chats to Boreham Wood fan Tom ahead of their visit to the LNER Community Stadium. What's the secret behind Boreham Wood's impressive start to the season, and can they sustain a promotion challenge?

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We're joined by guest Paul Plowman to review an impressive FA Cup win at Rochdale and a league win at Hartlepool. We discuss Alex Newby's fine form, Greg Olley's encouraging start, jeans, and soup. Lastly we look ahead to 3 more league games in October.

00:39 - Introducing guest Paul Plowman

08:52 - Discussion of Hartlepool United 1-2 York City

27:38 - Discussion of Rochdale 1-2 York City

48:03 - Talking points: Newby the answer at left wing-back?, Greg Olley, Dan Batty, who are the National League favourites?, Hinshelwood back at Worthing, City managers wearing jeans, City players as soup varieties.

1:39:34 - Looking ahead to Wealdstone (H), Boreham Wood (H) and Halifax (A). University Challinor.

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