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Episode 34 - Season Review 2023/24
Ep. 34
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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 City
16:58 - Season review: Montage of season, reflections and statistics, inaugural Same Old City end of season awards
47:44 - Looking ahead to 2024/25: retained list reaction, Stockdale exit, hopes for next season
Links:
Ko-fi page to donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity
Video for "Another York City Season" by JJ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S15RosE6BI
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