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The Crux of it
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Monthly preview and review show of York City Football Club featuring topical chat presented by Dan Tait (York Hospital Ball) with panel guests from Jim Calverley (York City Supporters Trust), Paul Walton (York Hospital Radio), Dave Hughes, Ben Robinson and Mark Debnam (season ticket holders).
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A few months on from the relief of staying in the National League, Adam Hinshelwood has transformed the squad with plenty of signings whilst moving a number of players on. Our panel of Mark Debnam, Jim Calverley and Dave Hughes discuss whether the recruitment will be good enough to see a change in fortunes for the Minstermen and give their predictions ahead of the new season.
Another interview from York City’s open training session. Loyal servant Paddy McLaughlin discusses his new contract, coaching badges, aims for the new season and the optimism in the group ahead of the season opener at Southend.
As part of York City’s open training session, York Hospital Radio caught up with Alex Hunt ahead of the new season. Alex discusses how much he enjoyed his time with the club on loan last season and how easy the decision was to make it permanent this summer as well as his personal aims for the new campaign.
As part of York City’s open training session, York Hospital Radio spoke to new signing Ollie Pearce covering his aims for the season, fitness and sharpness ahead of Southend as well as how he has settled up north.
We speak with Worthing FC Podcaster, commentator and supporter Peter Vale about three of York City's new signings who all played for Adam Hinshelwood for Worthing. Peter goes into depth about Harrison Male, Joe Felix and Ollie Pearce discussing their careers down on the south coast and whether he believes they will be good business for the Minster men.
It’s that time again when the panel look back at the season just gone for York City. This episode discusses highs and lows of the campaign, thoughts on the retained list and whether the fans are optimistic for the future. Featuring the opinions of Mark Debnam, Jim Calverley and Dave Hughes, presented by Dan Tait.
Hospital Radio’s Phil Bewers speaks to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of Saturdays crucial game with Woking.
This episode reviews York City’s progress since Adam Hinshelwood replaced Neal Ardley in the managerial hot seat. Discussing results, performances, tactics, signings and everything in between. Hosted by Dan Tait this is a rare wholly positive episode in which panelists Dave Hughes and Ben Robinson wax lyrical about the recent form.
Hospital Radio’s Phil Bewers interviews York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of the Chesterfield game on Good Friday.
York Hospital Radio’s Phil Bewers speaks to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood as part of the regular pre match press conference.
Hospital Radio’s Phil Bewers interviews York City manager Adam Hinshelwood as part of the weekly York City press conference.
There won't be many York City supporters familiar with the work of new manager Adam Hinshelwood. We spoke to Worthing FC fan, commentator, podcaster and supporters association member Peter Vale for an in-depth look at what York City fans can expect from the new man in charge at the LNER.
Panellists and season ticket holders Mark Debnam and Dave Hughes join Dan Tait to discuss the clubs sacking of manager Neal Ardley after only six months in charge as well as covering the swift appointment of Worthing FC gaffer Adam Hinshelwood. With the club hovering just above the relegation zone, the panel debate whether it was the right call at such a late stage of the season and if they think the change will spark the much needed bounce effect.
A season that had so much optimism continues to be a rollercoaster for York City supporters. Regulars Ben Robinson and Dan Tait are joined by guest panellist Dave Hughes to analyse the good and bad of York City's form post Christmas. Answering the questions such as have we found the best position for Billy Chadwick? Do we really set up too defensively every game? and was that a massive own goal to have the Prime Minister holding a York City shirt? If you enjoy these episodes then please consider donating to the charity York Hospital Radio via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio
As we reach the halfway point of the season South stander Ben Robinson and National League TV commentators Dan Tait and Paul Walton discuss the ups and downs of York City's 2023/24 campaign so far. This podcast is a spin off from York Hospital Radio. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider donating to justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio
It's been a while but the Crux of It panellists are back to discuss the over inflated season predictions. A lot has happened since the preview show so regular contributors Ben, Dan, Debbo and Jim give their take on what's been happening at the LNER. This includes the new signings (and there are a fair few of them) and Debbo's plea to the supporter base regarding goal music. Presented by Paul Walton, this pod is a spin off from York Hospital Radio. Please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio. New logo designed by Ryan Brookes.
Episode 2 of The Crux of it looks back at York City's first month back in the National League. Presented once again by Chris Morgan, the panel of Dan Tait, Mark Debnam and Jim Calverley discuss the major talking points of the campaign so far; the stand out players, Rochdale's failed attempt to lure John Askey as well as previewing the upcoming fixtures. Regular feature the Shambles spinner sees the panel debate the worst result in the National League North era. If you enjoy the podcast please consider rating our show on spotify, leaving a review on Apple or donating to the Hospital Radio charity via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio
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.