The Crux of it panel are back for another discussion on all things York City. A quarter of the way through the season and an eagerly awaited FA Cup draw was a great time for regulars Ben Robinson, Jim Calverley, Dave Hughes and Steve Ovenden to chew the fat. Usual features Room 102 and Mastermind return.

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Phil Bewers chats to York City manager Stuart Maynard ahead of the huge game against Carlisle United. Discussing the disappointment of Saturdays result, update on the fitness of Olly Banks as well as a preview of Tuesday nights opponents.

Phil Bewers chats to York City manager Stuart Maynard ahead of his first home game in charge vs Tamworth.

Hospital Radio’s Phil Bewers speaks to the new York City manager, Stuart Maynard, at his first official press conference discussing what attracted him to the club and how he is looking forward to working with the players on the training ground.

They say a week is a long time in football but York City have had an eventful few hours from announcing the departure of manager Adam Hinshelwood to then announcing Stuart Maynard as his replacement shortly after. Here to discuss the tenure and legacy of Adam Hinshelwood are the panel of Ben Robinson, Dave Hughes and everyone’s favourite lion impersonator, Steve Ovenden. From the highs and lows of Hinshball to the arrival of Stuart Maynard, here is a bonus podcast to discuss the events of today.

This episode features edited highlights from Paddy McLaughlin’s testimonial event at Haxby Sports Bar. This part features the man himself, Paddy McLaughlin, as well as his former teammate at both Grimsby Town and York City, Lennell John-Lewis. Topics of conversation include Paddy's best ever manager and his favourite ever team performance.

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This episode features edited highlights from Paddy McLaughlin’s testimonial event at Haxby Sports Bar. Joining the conversation are former teammates Matty Blair, Dan Parslow, and Scott Barrow, along with current York City player Josh Stones. Together, they share memories of playing alongside Paddy and swap stories from their time with the Minstermen.

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The Crux of It panel reconvenes ahead of the 2025–26 National League season to discuss York City’s chances of winning promotion to the Football League.

Recorded on location at the House of Trembling Madness, Dan Tait (Hospital Ball) poses the questions to a panel featuring Ben Robinson, Jim Calverley, and Dave Hughes, with additional contributions from Mark Debnam, Paul Walton, and Steve Ovenden.

Topics on the agenda include signings, departures, bookies’ odds, key rivals, and final predictions.

Stay tuned for a new quiz segment at the end, where Jim Calverley answers questions on his specialist subject: Paddy McLaughlin.

York City supporters Michael Miles (of Yfront fanzine fame) and Tom Swanton took time out from running well-being sessions as part of a school festival to make their crux of it debuts and chat all things pre-season. Early thoughts on signings, likely challengers and thoughts on the fixture list.

Final podcast of the season from the Crux of it team. Here, the usual suspects Ben Robinson, Dave Hughes and Steve Ovenden (aka Yorkie the Lion) look back on a brilliant season from York City; 96 points, 95 goals yet no promotion for our beloved Minstermen. The panel look at the defeat to Oldham before delving into the highs and lows of the season as a whole before finishing with the regular Room 102 feature deciding what York City related things should be consigned to footballs dustbin.

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