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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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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We 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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The 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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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…
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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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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.
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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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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 …
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Episode 18 - Akinyemi, hurry down the chimney tonight
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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 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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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.
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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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Episode 15 - Where there's a Will Davies, there's a way
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The pod reacts to the contrasting performances against Hartlepool and Oxford City, discusses the proposal by the Ugglas to increase their shareholding in YCFC, and looks ahead to the trip to Maidenhead United. Plus lots of snooker puns for some reason. Timings: 00:42 Discussion of York City 1-3 Hartlepool United 23:58 Discussion of York City 2-0 Ox…
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Episode 14 - 99 problems but a Mitch ain't one
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We reflect on back-to-back wins over Fylde and Chester (again joined by guest Tom Reed), discuss the exit of Mitch Hancox and signing of Will Davies, preview John Askey's return to the LNER with Hartlepool plus the upcoming game with Oxford City. We also consider Neal Ardley's now iconic coat, and Ethan Henderson Watch returns! Timings: 01:23 Discu…
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Episode 13 - The Olly Green Grass of a Home Cup Draw
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We're joined by Chester fan Tom Reed to review the 0-0 draw in the FA Cup 1st Round, look ahead to the replay and a potential 2nd Round tie v Wigan, plus we discuss the 1-1 draw with Halifax and chat about Ryan Whitley's exit and new faces at the club. Timings 02:48 Discussion of York City 1-1 Halifax Town 19:10 Discussion of Guisborough Town 3-2 Y…
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Retro Rewind - York City 3-2 Crewe Alexandra (FA Cup 1st Round, 2009)
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We look back on a classic FA Cup 1st Round game from Bootham Crescent, where City came from behind to steal a 3-2 win thanks to late goals from Richard Pacquette and Richard Brodie. Highlights of the game available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXEm4Zf8ZM4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In our Halloween special, we look back on the spine-chilling defeats at Eastleigh and Chesterfield, debate whether we're officially in a relegation battle, look ahead to the Halifax game and build our spookiest York City FC XI. Timings: 02:50 Discussion of Eastleigh 3-1 York City 27:04 Discussion of Chesterfield 4-0 York City 41:26 Chat about wheth…
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Episode 11 - Replays? We shouldn't Needham!
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We assess the two FA Cup ties against Needham Market, discuss some recent interviews with key figures at the club and look ahead to the trips to Eastleigh and Chesterfield. Timings: 01:53 Discussion of York City 0-0 Needham Market 15:19 Discussion of Needham Market 0-1 York City 36:34 Discussion of recent interviews with Matt & Julie-Ann Uggla and …
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Retro Rewind - A Question of York (Quiz) - Part 2
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We return to our ongoing retro YCFC quiz where Simon and Ben challenge each other on trivia from the club's recent past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The pod reviews the 2-2 home draw v Bromley, tries to work out why City are conceding so many goals, and looks ahead to the FA Cup tie against Needham Market. Includes references to Dot Cotton, JFK and more! Timings 00:30 Discussion of York City 2-2 Bromley 30:35 Other club news, preview of FA Cup 4th qualifying round v Needham Market Hosted on Aca…
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We react to the smash and grab 2-1 win at Dagenham & Redbridge and the 2-2 draw at home to Solihull Moors. We give our thoughts on the surprising midfield ace up our sleeve who came off the bench to turn things round at Dagenham, as well as discussion of other squad members including the latest instalment of Ethan Henderson Watch. We also preview t…
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Retro Rewind - YCFC best XI of the 21st Century (Centre-backs)
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Ben and Simon continue to select their draft City team of the century, this time picking two centre-backs each. Find out who we rate as the finest centre-back we've seen at the club, who brought a touch of Gallic flair to the City defence, and who was "the Welsh elephant in the room". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Episode 8 - It was the best of times, it was the Hurst of times
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We review the 2-1 win at Woking and the 4-2 home defeat to Barnet, and chat about recent comings and goings at the club. Also, hear our thoughts on why Will Smith's parents only have themselves to blame for any jokes at his name's expense, and our reaction to the recruitment of a new Head of Fun at the club. Timings: 1:32 Woking 1-2 York City 22:22…
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We chat to Manchester United legend Brian McClair about his memories of playing in the 3-0 defeat to York City at Old Trafford in 1995. Find out why Brian still blames himself for the result, who was given the hairdryer treatment by Sir Alex Ferguson after the game, and whether there was any regrets that the loss meant United missed out on a domest…
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Episode 7 - Lattywhere you go, always take Fairweather with you
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The pod looks back on City beating Southend 3-0 to secure their first win of the season, plus the 2-0 defeat away to Oldham. Find out what the pod's current favourite chant is, why Ben managed to miss Oldham's opening goal, and our thoughts on whether Thierry Latty-Fairweather is left or right footed! Timings: 2:00 Reaction to York City 3-0 Southen…
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Retro Rewind - Manchester United 0-3 York City (1995)
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We're joined by Will Harris to look back on one of the greatest nights in York City's history, the 3-0 win at Old Trafford in the Coca-Cola Cup 2nd round in September 1995. Highlights of the match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHnz1ErfTJY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Simon and Ben are joined by Will Harris to reflect on Neal Ardley's first game in charge of City (the 2-2 home draw v Boreham Wood), assess the enigma that is Quevin Castro and look ahead to upcoming games against Southend and Oldham. Timings: 00:44 Reaction to York 2-2 Boreham Wood 40:55 Discussion about Quevin Castro 45:27 First impressions of Ne…
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The pod reacts to the appointment of Neal Ardley as new manager of York City, looks back at the 4-1 defeat at Ebbsfleet, and deep dives the City career of Clayton Donaldson in the retro section. Timings 00:43 Neal Ardley's appointment as manager 11:50 Reaction to Ebbsfleet 4-1 City 43:00 Previewing the weekend's game v Boreham Wood 47:06 Retro sect…
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Episode 4 - How the Mikey have fallen
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We react to Mikey Morton's sacking, discuss the draw at Dorking and home defeat to Rochdale, look at candidates for the new manager and finish off with a retro City quiz "A Question of York". Timings 00:30 introduction, snap reaction to Morton sacking 07:12 discussion of Dorking Wanderers 2-2 York 22:35 discussion of York 1-3 Rochdale 40:52 Morton …
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Episode 3 - You're the one for me, Batty
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The pod reacts to the 1-1 draw at Aldershot, the departure of Dan Pybus and arrival of new faces at the club, then looks back to the 2-2 draw with Forest Green Rovers in 2017 that confirmed our relegation to National League North. Timings 00:45 - Brief reaction to the new signings announced just after our initial recording (Dan Batty, Kai Kennedy a…
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Episode 2 - Kidderminster (H), Altrincham (H), top City goalkeepers of the century
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In the second episode of Same Old City, we react to the disappointing defeat to Kidderminster, the draw with Altrincham plus rumours of players refusing to play. We also speculate on whether Morton's days are numbered as manager. In the retro section, we each begin drafting our 'City XI of the century' by picking our top goalkeepers. Hosted on Acas…
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Episode 1 - Wealdstone (A), takeover and pre-season, Luton playoff final 2012
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Same Old City launches with a look at the opening game of the 2023/24 season which ended in a 2-1 defeat to Wealdstone, then looks back to happier times with a deep dive into the playoff final win over Luton in 2012. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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