Same Old City

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

Donate to Same Old City on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Vote for Same Old City as best non-league podcast of 2025: https://nonleaguebible.weebly.com/podcast.html

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

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Dan's YouTube channel DB30Sports: https://www.youtube.com/@DB30SportsTV

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Simon to preview an intriguing FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie at Spotland is Rochdale fan Mitchell, who gives us the lowdown on Dale's flying start to the season and what to expect from them in Saturday's game.

From the stands: Rochdale AFC - https://www.youtube.com/@FromthestandsRochdaleAFC

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hop on board the York City rollercoaster! We recap some highs (a dominant 5-0 win over Carlisle, a creditable draw at Forest Green) and lows (home defeats to Solihull and Scunthorpe). We debate what went right/wrong, plus, is Robbie Savage likeable now?!

Timings:

02:36 - Discussion of York City 0-1 Solihull Moors

15:37 - Discussion of York City 5-0 Carlisle United

39:10 - Discussion of Forest Green Rovers 1-1 York City

49:05 - Discussion of York City 1-3 Scunthorpe United

1:01:32 - Talking points - news on the Salford racist abuse allegations, Robbie Savage's new incarnation, new contracts for Felix, Pearce & Hunt, what players would order from Greggs and more!

1:20:14 - Looking ahead to Hartlepool (A) and Rochdale (A) in the FA Cup, plus University Challinor

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon chats to Scunthorpe fan Barra from The Iron Hour podcast about Scunthorpe's impressive start to life back in the National League, ahead of their trip to face York.

Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity

Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.