Same Old City

This time, we'll get it right. Simon and Ben start looking ahead to what promises to be a big season for YCFC - we discuss the new kits, transfer activity over summer, pre-season games and our hopes and fears for the coming campaign.

Timings:

04:10 - Discussion of new home, away and third kits

13:34 - Transfer activity over summer, our thoughts on signings and outgoings, how the squad is shaping up for 2025/26

44:11 - Pre-season games discussed: Garforth (A), Salford (H), Sheffield United (H), Barnsley (H), Marine (A)

57:58 - Hopes and fears for the season ahead

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Two Bens. Two York City podcasts. One winner. Simon plays quizmaster in this summer special episode, Ben Aspinall and Ben Robinson are the quizzers, as we try to determine which podcast is the more knowledgeable about the good, the bad & the ugly of YCFC.

Rounds include Thierry Chatty-Fairweather, Harrison Ground Hopper, Starting Eleven-t Yalcin and Where did you McCombe from, where did you Lowe?

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It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times. We look back on a disappointing end to a brilliant season, covering the playoff defeat to Oldham, rumours of Hinshelwood leaving, and the 3UP campaign. We also hand out our end of season awards!

Timings:

03:45 - Discussion of York City 0-3 Oldham Athletic

34:18 - Talking points: Hinshelwood leaving rumours, Julie-Anne Uggla's 3UP letter

50:26 - Revisiting our pre-season predictions

56:54 - End of season awards

1:06:50 - Looking ahead to 2025/26 in the National League, University Challinor, reflections on the pod's eventful second season

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Here we flipping go, boys. It's playoffs time and we have a panel of Simon, Ben, Will Harris & Stu Wilson to preview the crucial semi-final v Oldham. We're also joined by Latics fan Matt from the Boundary Park Alert System podcast to give the Oldham view.

Timings:

01:02 - Introducing this week's guests Stu Wilson & Will Harris

04:49 - Discussion of Eastleigh 0-2 York City

11:18 - Scramble for playoff semi-final tickets, our thoughts on the Oldham v Halifax eliminator

23:36 - Oldham perspective on the semi-final featuring Matt from the Boundary Park Alert System podcast

47:21 - Our thoughts on the game - who are favourites?

56:58 - Talking points: is the gap between games a problem, should Watson play in goal, who to start on the wing, potential penalty takers

1:20:17 - Our predictions for the game, University Challinor, Stu's AI song

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This City team has broken many records this season, but can it break through the barrier to the Football League? We recap how our title challenge ended after recent games, and start looking ahead to the playoffs and who we might face.

Timings:

05:12 Discussion of Gateshead 1-3 York City

22:27 Discussion of York City 1-1 Oldham Athletic

36:44 Discussion of York City 2-0 Solihull Moors

47:02 Talking points - Who we want to avoid in the playoffs, Fagan-Walcott the answer at right-back?, best City front line in recent memory?

1:14:14 Preview of Eastleigh (A), University Challinor

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Is the title race back on?! Ben and Simon take joy in recounting City's magnificent seven goals against Aldershot and an impressive win at Fylde. We debate whether catching Barnet is possible and look ahead to Gateshead and Oldham.

Timings:

3:02 - Discussion of AFC Fylde 1-3 York City

14:30 - Discussion of York City 7-2 Aldershot

39:40 - Talking points: is the title race back on, what's changed since Braintree, player of the season chat and more

1:03:10 - Previews of Gateshead (A) & Oldham (H), University Challinor trivia question

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The pod reflects on a return to form with big wins over Rochdale and Wealdstone after a blip at Braintree. We look ahead to the playoffs, debate which opponents we'd like to avoid, and ask whether 2025 Ollie Pearce is better than 2010 Richard Brodie.

Timings:

02:43 Discussion of Yeovil Town 0-1 York City

08:49 Discussion of Braintree Town 2-1 York City

18:16 Discussion of Rochdale 0-4 York City

32:29 Discussion of York City 3-0 Wealdstone

42:58 Talking points - is Felix in midfield the answer, 2025 Pearce v 2010 Brodie, who we'd like to avoid in the playoffs

1:03:00 Preview of AFC Fylde (A) and Aldershot (H), University Challinor trivia question

1:12:54 Extract from recent Happy Wanderers special episode

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A very special episode telling the story of York City's run to the FA Cup semi-final in 1955. Featuring club historian Paul Bowser, as well as interviews with fans who were at the games 70 years ago about their memories from the time.

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Playoffs it is then! We look back on frustrating home games with Forest Green Rovers and Altrincham who continue to be our nemesis, plus an away win at Hartlepool. We debate a possible switch to 3-5-2, Alex Hunt and more, and look ahead to 3 away games.

Timings:

02:33 - Discussion of Hartlepool United 0-1 York City

12:11 - Discussion of York City 1-2 Altrincham

25:18 - Discussion of York City 1-1 Forest Green Rovers

40:35 - Talking points: Alex Hunt, possible switch to 3-5-2, attendances, potential signings or summer outgoings

58:04 - Preview of Yeovil (A), Braintree (A) & Rochdale (A), University Challinor trivia question, our recent article in FourFourTwo magazine

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We love a late goal! Lots to reflect on in this episode - wins at Ebbsfleet and Maidenhead, a humbling at The Hive by Barnet and a topsy-turvy draw against Halifax. We debate whether the title race is still on and look ahead to some big games in March.

Timings:

02:58 Discussion of Ebbsfleet United 0-2 York City

13:40 Discussion of Barnet 3-1 York City

24:50 Discussion of York City 2-2 Halifax Town

39:56 (Brief) discussion of Maidenhead United 1-3 York City

47:00 Talking points - is the title race still on, do we need to bring Akil Wright back, best player haircuts

1:02:13 Previews of Hartlepool (A), Altrincham (H) & Forest Green (H), plus University Challinor

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