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Same Old City is an independent York City FC fans' podcast produced by Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall. Weekly episodes cover recent games and current events at the club, and the "Retro Rewind" episodes look back at games, players and managers from the club's past. Theme music by Jack Grice.
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The pod looks back on a topsy-turvy season which culminated in staying up by a single point after a final day defeat at Solihull Moors. We dish out our end of season awards, give our reactions to the club's retained list and look ahead to 2024/25. Plus, we answer the key questions such as whether Tony McMahon is secretly Count Binface.Timings: 03:43 - Discussion of Solihull Moors 1-0 York City16:58 - Season review: Montage of season, reflections and statistics, inaugural Same Old City end of season awards47:44 - Looking ahead to 2024/25: retained list reaction, Stockdale exit, hopes for next seasonLinks:Ko-fi page to donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcityVideo for "Another York City Season" by JJ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S15RosE6BI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we chat about the crucial 2-0 win over Woking, run some calculations to work out whether we'll stay up, preview the trip to Solihull Moors and reflect on the Ugglas' first season as owners.Timings: 01:57 - Discussion of York City 2-0 Woking (and Rochdale 0-0 Boreham Wood)30:43 - Talking points: Fallowfield wins Clubman of the Year, Matt Uggla's social media use, and the future of the 'development squad'40:55 - Preview of Solihull (A) and how the National League relegation battle will pan out in the final weekend of fixtures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We react to a tempestuous defeat to Eastleigh that drags York back into the relegation fight, debate the ongoing goalkeeping conundrum, and look ahead to a crucial last home game of the season against Woking.Timings: 02:26 - Discussion of York City 0-1 Eastleigh33:12 - Talking points including goalkeeping, worst YCFC cameos and how many the last couple of weeks of the relegation battle might pan out49:11 - Preview of Woking (H) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We recap a successful Easter weekend for City with a win over champions Chesterfield and a draw at Halifax, discuss outgoings and incomings, the goalkeeping situation and the relegation fight, and finally look ahead to the visit of Eastleigh. Plus, we assess Ben's incredible powers of prediction!Timings: 03:16 - Discussion of York City 2-1 Chesterfield25:30 - Discussion of Halifax Town 1-1 York City44:40 - Talking points - Will Davies out on loan, goalkeeping situation, how many more points needed for safety55:27 - Preview of Eastleigh (H) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We review the 2-0 win at Bromley, discuss whether the ship has turned for City's season, and preview the Easter weekend games against Chesterfield and Halifax. Plus, there's a YCFC Easter themed XI!Timings: 01:55 Discussion of Bromley 0-2 York City27:39 Talking points - new look defence, players including Armstrong, Maz & TLF, how our survival chances look now, and possible Adam Hinshelwood merch!42:23 Previews of Chesterfield (H) & Halifax (A)50:49 Easter themed York City XI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We react to an upturn in City's fortunes in the form of a 1-0 win over Aldershot, discuss our chances of staying up, and look ahead to a trip to Bromley.Timings: 02:20 - Discussion of York City 1-0 Aldershot Town. 36:25 - Talking points: Mitch Hancox leaves the club, Chesterfield ticketing situation, whether we can avoid relegation and where we could pick up the points needed. 49:01 - Preview of Bromley (A). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pod tries to process the 6-1 defeat at Altrincham and the 0-0 draw at Kidderminster, looks ahead to who might be on next season's retained lists, discusses best National League North away trips and previews the Aldershot game.Timings: 02:25 - Discussion of Kidderminster Harriers 0-0 York City14:33 - Discussion of Altrincham 6-1 York City34:44 - Talking points including worst every City performances, Uggla's next move, which players to retain for next season and best away days in National League North1:06:42 - Preview of Aldershot (H) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pod reviews a bad start to Adam Hinshelwood's managerial reign at York with defeats to Wealdstone and AFC Fylde, ponders whether the managerial change was the right decision and looks ahead to trips to Kidderminster and Altrincham.0:48 - Initial reaction to appointment of new manager Adam Hinshelwood7:10 - Discussion of York City 2-3 Wealdstone26:18 - Discussion of York City 1-3 AFC Fylde39:24 - Talking points including possible relegation to National League North and the Supporters' Trusts' "golden share"55:25 - Preview of Kidderminster Harriers (A) and Altrincham (A) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We react to the shock departure of Neal Ardley and question what comes next for City, look back on the 2-0 defeat at Barnet and preview upcoming home games against Wealdstone and AFC Fylde. Ben Robinson joins us as guest.Timings: 00:49 - Reaction to Neal Ardley's departure09:46 - Discussion of Barnet 2-0 York City41:40 - Previews of Wealdstone (H) & AFC Fylde (H) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We discuss the home draws with Dagenham & Redbridge and Oldham, react to the signings of Charlie Allen and Alex Hunt, and look ahead to the trip to Barnet. There's also in-depth coverage of the pigeon on the pitch.Timings: 01:54 Discussion of York City 1-1 Dagenham & Redbridge 21:15 Discussion of York City 1-1 Oldham Athletic 45:55 Talking points - 433 v 532, Sykes-Kenworthy, Charlie Allen nickname, Chadwick, where we'll find the points to stay up, Alex Hunt signing 1:00:51 Preview of Barnet (A) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We react to the win at Southend United and home defeat to Dorking Wanderers, discuss the front runners for Clubman of the Year, look ahead to home games with Oldham and Dagenham, and build a frankly awful Valentine's Day themed YCFC XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We discuss the 1-1 draw with Maidenhead, react to the signing of Danny Amos, cover talking points including whether Ardley's honeymoon period is over and whether we're too good to go down, and preview the upcoming Southend and Dorking games.Timings: 00:30 - Press article about 'popular York City podcast'!03:49 - Discussion of York City 1-1 Maidenhead United21:10 - Talking points (Danny Amos signing, "is Ardley's honeymoon period over?", "are we too good to go down?", and more)43:58 - Previews of Southend United (A) & Dorking Wanderers (H) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pod dissects the end of City's unbeaten run with the 2-1 defeat away to Hartlepool, an unexpectedly dry January in the transfer market for the club, and the upcoming crunch home tie with Maidenhead United. We also spend more time than any sane podcast should on discussing the new Yeovil Town badge, and Simon has some YCFC merchandise to bring for show and tell!Timings: 01:29 Discussion of Hartlepool United 2-1 York City24:43 Talking points - Cordner in midfield?, Hancox return?, predicted league finish, relegation candidates, Cedric Main exit, new Yeovil Town badge42:04 Preview of Maidenhead United (H) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We react to another late away win at Oxford City, discuss the departures of Dyson, Castro, Kouhyar and Joshua, and preview the revenge mission with Hartlepool. Plus we talk about an enticing offer on YCFC club calendars.. but there's a catch.Timings: 0:30 Discussion of postponements of Dorking & Fylde games07:08 Discussion of Oxford City 1-2 York City28:00 Talking points - The Burge, Will Davies, 1st half v 2nd half tables, departures of Dyson/Castro/Kouhyar/Joshua, club calendars offer46:28 Preview of Hartlepool United (A) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben and Simon continue to build their draft City team of the century, moving on to selecting their top full-backs to have played for the club since 2000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pod recaps the 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood, speculates on January transfers and previews the upcoming game against Dorking Wanderers. Plus, we say a final farewell to an old friend.Timings:02:49 Discussion of Boreham Wood 1-1 York City26:58 Talking points including January transfer speculation, the Burge Conundrum, the future of Ethan Henderson and a bizarre interview with David Webb47:00 Preview of Dorking Wanderers (H) and upcoming run of fixtures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The pod reviews an unbeaten festive period for the Minstermen, including the double header against Gateshead and the draw with Ebbsfleet. We also react to the signing of Billy Chadwick and debate whether the playoffs are still a possibility. Plus, Ethan Henderson Watch returns for possibly the final time!Timings:03:13 Discussion of York City 1-1 Ebbsfleet United19:28 Discussion of Gateshead 1-1 York City33:04 Discussion of York City 2-0 Gateshead52:33 Talking points including George Sykes-Kenworthy, Tyler Cordner, the signing of Billy Chadwick, a potential repeat of the 2013/14 playoff run, and Ethan Henderson Watch.1:06:20 Preview of Boreham Wood (A) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's our Christmas special! We recap the recent games against Nantwich Town and Rochdale, give our mid-season review of 2023/24, and look ahead to festive fixtures against Ebbsfleet United and Gateshead. We also put together an Xmas XI of current and past City players.Timings:02:20 Nantwich Town 3-2 York City15:16 Rochdale 0-0 York City31:32 Mid-season review of 2023/2446:28 Preview of Ebbsfleet United (H), Gateshead (A) & (H)50:53 York City Xmas XI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 years on from the game, we're joined by Will Harris to look back on a famous league win for the Minstermen over Manchester City when local lad Andy Dawson scored a late winner with his first touch in professional football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We review the foggy 1-0 defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup along with the experience of seeing City live on the BBC, plus we look ahead to upcoming trips to Nantwich Town and Rochdale.Timings:00:38 Discussion of York City 0-1 Wigan Athletic (FA Cup 2nd Round)40:18 Previews of Nantwich Town (A), Rochdale (A) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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