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PODCAST

Same Old City

Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall

Same Old City is an independent York City FC fans" podcast produced by Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall. Regular episodes cover recent games and current events at the club, and occasionally we look back into the club"s past with historic deep dives. Theme music by ScOmBer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:58:24

Like a Rolling Stones

Same Old City ·

2025/11/13

Once upon a time we played so fine... Ben & Simon recap free-scoring wins over Rochdale, Eastleigh & Gateshead, with Stones & Pearce in fine form, plus a valiant defeat at Barnsley. We discuss new signings, the title race, and preview upcoming games!Timings: 04:26 Discussion of Barnsley 3-2 York City22:10 Discussion of York City 4-0 Gateshead33:29 Discussion of Eastleigh 2-4 York City47:55 Discussion of York City 4-1 Rochdale1:16:06 Talking points - Rory Watson's return, the signings of

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1:33:15

Shay Not Given

Same Old City ·

2025/10/30

Are City out of the title race already? We discuss this and reflect on frustrating draws with Halifax and Boreham Wood plus a comfortable win over Wealdstone. We also look ahead to a trip to Barnsley, and reveal which York player trains racing pigeons.Timings: 04:46 Discussion of York City 4-0 Wealdstone18:45 Discussion of York City 2-2 Boreham Wood35:03 Discussion of Halifax Town 1-1 York City59:35 Talking points - are we still in the title race, should we change formation, which niche interests

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10:43

The Other Side: Rochdale (A) FA Cup preview with...

Same Old City ·

2025/10/09

Joining Simon to preview an intriguing FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie at Spotland is Rochdale fan Mitchell, who gives us the lowdown on Dale's flying start to the season and what to expect from them in Saturday's game.From the stands: Rochdale AFC - https://www.youtube.com/@FromthestandsRochdaleAFCDonate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcityFind all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32:51

Same Old City Gold: Manchester United 0-3 York City...

Same Old City ·

2025/09/20

Originally released in September 2023, this re-release celebrates 30 years since York's famous win at Old Trafford. Features a deep dive into the game with guest Will Harris, plus an interview with Brian McClair to give a United perspective on the night.Donate to Same Old City at https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcityTimings: 01:17 - Remembering York's 3-0 win at Old Trafford, with guest Will Harris1:04:03 - Interview with Brian McClairDonate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcityFind all our links

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1:41:11

Alex in Wonderland

Same Old City ·

2025/09/18

How good is Alex Hunt?! We review a 100% winning start to Stuart Maynard's tenure as York manager including some lovely goals, debate tactics and wing-backs, and look ahead to some big games with Solihull, Carlisle and Forest Green Rovers.Timings: 04:23 Discussion of Yeovil Town 1-3 York City20:55 Discussion of York City 4-0 Tamworth38:10 Discussion of Braintree Town 2-3 York City53:55 Talking points - what's behind the recent improvement, Sinclair or Brookes at left wing-back, misfiring forwards,

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1:02:21

Emergency Reaction Pod: Hinshelwood out, Maynard in

Same Old City ·

2025/08/29

The king is dead, long live the king. We react to the shock news that York City have parted company with Adam Hinshelwood and replaced him with Stuart Maynard. We reflect on Hinshelwood's final three games in charge and look ahead to Maynard's start.Timings: 03:55 Reaction to Adam Hinshelwood's exit23:50 Thoughts on the appointment of Stuart Maynard36:28 Discussion of Truro City 0-2 York City40:00 Discussion of Southend United 0-0 York City43:04 Discussion of Woking 1-1 York City50:31 Preview of

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1:05:41

Sutton for punishment

Same Old City ·

2025/08/12

This episode was recorded live so the audio quality is different to usual! We look back on a frustrating opening day draw with Sutton, continue to debate Joe Felix's best position, and preview some long away trips coming up to Truro, Southend and Woking.Timings: 03:37 - Discussion of York City 2-2 Sutton United29:06 - Talking points: should Joe Felix be moved back to right-back, Josh Stones' game time, atmosphere at the LNER50:23 - Previews of Truro (A), Southend (A) & Woking (A), University

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57:25

2025/26 Season Preview - Part Two

Same Old City ·

2025/08/04

As the new season draws near, we gaze into our crystal ball and predict where every National League side will finish from 1-24. We're also joined by Sutton United fan and football writer Johnnie Lowery to preview the opening day clash with Sutton.Timings: 02:24 - Our 1-24 predictions - where Simon & Ben think each National League side will finish in the table, and why!34:43 - Thoughts on York's fixture schedule for 2025/26, our predictions for York's top scorer and clubman of the year41:08 -

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1:11:13

2025/26 Season Preview - Part One

Same Old City ·

2025/07/28

This time, we'll get it right. Simon and Ben start looking ahead to what promises to be a big season for YCFC - we discuss the new kits, transfer activity over summer, pre-season games and our hopes and fears for the coming campaign.Timings: 04:10 - Discussion of new home, away and third kits13:34 - Transfer activity over summer, our thoughts on signings and outgoings, how the squad is shaping up for 2025/2644:11 - Pre-season games discussed: Garforth (A), Salford (H), Sheffield United (H), Barnsley

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1:31:01

Season Review 2025/26 (Truro away ole ole...)

Same Old City ·

2025/06/06

It 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 Athletic34:18 - Talking points: Hinshelwood leaving rumours, Julie-Anne Uggla's 3UP letter50:26 - Revisiting our pre-season predictions56:54 - End of season awards1:06:50 - Looking ahead to 2025/26 in the

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1:32:35

Playoff semi-final preview special

Same Old City ·

2025/05/19

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 Harris04:49 - Discussion of Eastleigh 0-2 York City11:18 - Scramble for playoff semi-final tickets, our thoughts on the Oldham v Halifax eliminator23:36 - Oldham perspective

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1:11:02

Se7en

Same Old City ·

2025/04/14

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 City14:30 - Discussion of York City 7-2 Aldershot39:40 - Talking points: is the title race back on, what's changed since Braintree, player of the season chat and more1:03:10 - Previews of Gateshead (A) & Oldham (H),

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1:09:51

Better late than never

Same Old City ·

2025/02/26

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 City13:40 Discussion of Barnet 3-1 York City24:50 Discussion of York City 2-2 Halifax Town39:56 (Brief) discussion of Maidenhead United 1-3 York City47:00 Talking points - is the title race still

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1:32:18

Felix Navidad

Same Old City ·

2024/12/19

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 review including player of the season so far and possible transfer targets for January 43:40 - Preview of Oldham (A) with Matt from the Boundary

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1:26:27

Give Pearce a chance

Same Old City ·

2024/12/03

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: 02:07 York City 4-0 Yeovil Town26:11 Altrincham 3-0 York City41:09 York City 6-2 Maidenhead United58:56 Talking points - home form vs away form, Harriott

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1:06:12

Lambs to the slaughter

Same Old City ·

2024/08/22

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 Tamworth17:28 - Discussion of York City 1-0 Rochdale32:48 - Talking points (Batty or Dipo more important, how good are we, is John-Lewis a club legend?)40:00 - Preview of Sutton United (A) with Mike from the Sutton podcast46:18 -

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1:20:05

Episode 34 - Season Review 2023/24

Same Old City ·

2024/04/26

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

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59:00

Episode 33 - Congratulations and permutations

Same Old City ·

2024/04/18

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

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59:43

Episode 31 - Benstradamus

Same Old City ·

2024/04/05

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

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57:16

Episode 30 - Hinshing towards safety?

Same Old City ·

2024/03/26

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

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