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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Season Review 2024/25 (Truro away ole ole...)
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1:31:01It 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 leav…
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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…
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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 Discus…
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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 po…
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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 …
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The Happy Wanderers: remembering City's FA Cup semi-finalists 70 years on
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1:18:57A 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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…
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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 C…
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Stone the crows, we've got two good strikers! We chat Josh Stones' hat-trick against Woking, the 2-1 win v Dagenham, the title race and the 3UP campaign. We're also joined by Barnet fan Mem from BeesPod to discuss York's key upcoming game at the Hive. Timings: 02:00 - Discussion of York City 2-1 Dagenham & Redbridge 17:39 - Discussion of York City …
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We reflect on Will Davies and his washbag coming back to haunt us, a fantastic away win at Oldham and a less than fantastic loss at Boston. We also debate Hinsh's tinkering, where signings are needed and which YCFC players we would trust as a babysitter. Timings: 01:53 - Discussion of York City 1-2 Sutton United 16:02 - Discussion of Oldham Athleti…
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Oh my Josh! We react to the surprise signing of Josh Stones, a permanent deal for Malachi Fagan-Walcott, and speculation about Dipo's future. We review league wins v Southend and Gateshead & a Trophy exit at Gainsborough, and look ahead to a busy January. Timings: 03:58 - Discussion of York City 3-0 Southend United 17:40 - Discussion of York City 1…
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A Christmas gift for you from Simon & Ben - an hour and a half of seasonal YCFC chat. We look back on Darlington & Tamworth, preview upcoming festive fixtures with insight from opposition fans, and review 2024/25 at the halfway point. "Yule" love it! Timings: 02:57 - York City 3-1 Darlington 12:41 - Tamworth 1-1 York City 28:54 - 2024/25 mid-season…
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It's a long one this week, as we've lots to get through (and plenty of goals!) We cover comprehensive wins over Yeovil & Maidenhead, disappointment at Altrincham again, and preview the FA Trophy clash with Darlington alongside Quakers fan Adam Cattell. We're also joined by a very special guest towards the latter half of the episode... Timings: 02:0…
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It's the return of Ben to the pod, as we discuss the eventful 5-3 win v Hartlepool and the 2-0 loss at Forest Green. We also chat new arrivals, Donaldson back at City again and more. Plus, Dave from Gloverscast joins us to give the lowdown on Yeovil Town. Timings: 03:37 - Discussion of York City 5-3 Hartlepool United 20:25 - Discussion of Forest Gr…
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Simon is joined by Stu Wilson to look back on a memorable late win at Halifax and a gutsy performance at Wycombe in the FA Cup. We also look ahead to big games coming up against Hartlepool and Forest Green. Timings: 00:50 - Introducing Stu Wilson and his background as a YCFC fan 06:07 - Discussion of Halifax Town 1-2 York City 28:25 - Discussion of…
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What sort of thing is happening here? 15 games in and it looks like we might just be in a title race! Simon and Will recap home wins over Ebbsfleet and Barnet, and we're joined by Luke Walsh to preview the trip to Halifax. Timings: 02:00 Discussion of York City 4-0 Ebbsfleet United 23:54 Discussion of York City 3-1 Barnet 47:57 Halifax (A) preview …
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Simon is joined by Will Harris to look back on the draw at Woking and the FA Cup win at Biggleswade. We're also joined by Finn from Fleet Zone to preview the visit of Ebbsfleet, and Mem from BeesPod to look ahead to the clash with table-topping Barnet. Timings: 02:55 Will's thoughts on City's season so far 06:46 Discussion of Woking 1-1 York City 2…
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We're joined by Biggleswade FC joint manager Dave Northfield to reflect on drawing York in the FA Cup 4th qualifying round and what it means to the club. We also recap the 0-0 draw with Eastleigh from the weekend and look ahead to the trip to Woking. Timings: 00:54 - Discussion of York 0-0 Eastleigh 17:12 - Talking points: how to adapt against team…
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I can Sinclair-ly now the goals have come
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59:3211 games in and we're still good?! Ben and Simon dive into the recent Aldershot and Solihull Moors games, discuss whether we're genuine title contenders, and preview the next date on the Hinshelwood revenge tour against Eastleigh. Plus, find out which former City player Ben used to play Call of Duty with! Timings: 02:28 - Discussion of Aldershot 0-…
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None of this "joint top of the league nonsense", we're clear in 1st now! We recap the 3-0 win over AFC Fylde, debate what could possibly go wrong, and look ahead to Aldershot and Solihull with Howard from The Shots Pod and Griff from Moors to the Point. Timings: 04:20 - Discussion of York City 3-0 AFC Fylde 23:05 - Talking points - most complete YC…
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We are (joint) top of the league! The pod reacts to two wins on the bounce against Wealdstone and Braintree and we try not to get too giddy. We're also joined by Jack Connor to preview the upcoming home game with AFC Fylde. Timings: 02:48 Discussion of Wealdstone 0-2 York City 24:05 Discussion of York City 2-1 Braintree Town 31:38 Talking points - …
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We're joined by guest Ben Robinson to recap the 2-0 win at Dagenham and chat about a new signing along with other talking points. We're also joined by Adam from Stonescast to preview Wealdstone away, and by Vaughan Creer to preview Braintree at home. Timings: 01:51 - Discussion of Dagenham & Redbridge 0-2 York City 25:57 - Talking points: New loan …
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We review a disappointing Bank Holiday weekend for the Minstermen, covering the draw at Sutton and home defeat to Boston. We're also joined by Terry from Dagenham & Redbridge podcast "A Game of Headers & Volleys" to preview City's trip to Victoria Road. Timings: 02:41 - Discussion of Sutton United 2-2 York City 24:48 - Discussion of York City 0-2 B…
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Ben and Simon get a bit giddy about City's start to the season, reflecting on the home wins against Tamworth and Rochdale, debating just how well we can do this season and looking ahead to upcoming clashes with Sutton and Boston. Timings: 02:41 - Discussion of York City 2-0 Tamworth 17:28 - Discussion of York City 1-0 Rochdale 32:48 - Talking point…
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The pod reacts to the opening day draw at Southend, and looks ahead to upcoming home games against Tamworth with guest appearances from the Tamworth FC Social Podcast and All Dale Aren't We. Timings: 00:49 - Discussion of Southend United 1-1 York City 27:31 - Tamworth (H) preview featuring Graham & Brett from the Tamworth FC Social Podcast 34:12 - …
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In the second part of our season preview, we're joined by Paul from Shrimperscast to get the lowdown on our first opponents Southend United, plus we discuss promotion contenders in the National League and make some bold predictions about City's season. Timings: 03:08 - National League discussion, promotion contenders, who might struggle 22:33 - Cit…
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We kick off our preview of the 2024/25 season by analysing City's summer recruitment and how the squad is looking, take a quick look at the pre-season games and give our verdicts on three new kits. Plus, which star signing has Ben already written off, which player had a surprising transfer fee, and how exactly do you pronounce Aguiar? Timings: 05:2…
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Retro Rewind - YCFC best XI of the 21st Century (Forwards)
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56:47We complete our City elevens of the century by choosing the best forwards to have graced the hallowed turf of Bootham Crescent and/or the LNER since 2000. We also each select our top manager of the club from that time period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Retro Rewind - YCFC best XI of the 21st Century (Midfielders)
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41:40The pod debates the best midfielders to have turned out for the Minstermen since 2000 as we continue to build our draft City teams of the Century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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:…
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Episode 33 - Congratulations and permutations
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59:00This 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…
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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 Eastleigh 33:12 - Talking points including goalkeeping, worst YCFC cameos and how many the last …
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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 Chester…
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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 City 27:39 Talking points - new look defence, players including Armstrong, Maz & TLF, how our survival ch…
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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 co…
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Episode 28 - No six please, we're York City
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1:10:04The 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 City 14:33 - Discussion of Altrincham 6-1 York City 34:4…
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Episode 27 - We're not Worthing, we're not Worthing
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1:03:09The 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 Hinshelwood 7:10 - Discussion of York City 2-3 Wealdsto…
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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 departure 09:46 - Discussion of Barnet 2-0 York City 41:40 - Previews of Wealdstone (…
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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 …
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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.
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Episode 23 - When will I, will I be Amos?
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53:06We 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 Maiden…
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Episode 22 - Don't go chasing Luke Waterfall, please stick to the VPNs and streams that you're used to
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49:43The 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 f…
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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 games 07:08 Discussion of Oxford City 1-2 York…
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Retro Rewind - YCFC best XI of the 21st Century (Full-backs)
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31:57Ben 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.
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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 City 26:58 Talking points including January transfer speculation, the Burge Conundrum, the future of Ethan Henderson…
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Episode 19 - George Sykes-Penworthy
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1:10:43The 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 …
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Episode 18 - Akinyemi, hurry down the chimney tonight
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55:38It'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 City 15:16 Rochdale 0-0 York City 31:32 Mi…
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Retro Rewind - York City 2-1 Manchester City (1998)
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1:10:1125 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.
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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 …
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We're joined by Jimmy, editor of Wigan Athletic fanzine Mudhutter to preview the upcoming FA Cup 2nd Round tie. We also look back on the 1-1 draw at Maidenhead United. Timings: 01:05 Discussion of Maidenhead United 1-1 York City 29:57 Preview of York City v Wigan Athletic (FA Cup 2nd Round) with Jimmy, editor of Wigan fanzine Mudhutter Hosted on Ac…
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