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Top of the league! Ben & Simon look back on an eventful end to 2025 and start to 2026, reviewing the draw with Boston and wins at previous bogey teams Altrincham & Sutton. We chat defensive dilemmas and transfer targets, and preview upcoming games including a trip to promotion rivals Carlisle. Also, find out which current National League player Ben would like to be fed yoghurt by, and hear us uncover the mystery of York's little-known 1961 FA Cup run...
Timings:
05:53 Discussion of York City 2-2 Boston United
34:10 Discussion of Altrincham 1-2 York City
53:00 Discussion of Sutton United 1-2 York City
1:10:34 Talking points - best centre-back trio, return of the (Jeff) King, possible transfer targets, out-of-contract first-team players this summer, and more LNER atmosphere chat
1:37:08 Looking ahead to Southend (H), Carlisle (A) & Braintree (H), plus a trivia section including University Challinor and an exciting new York City quiz book!
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The gloves are off
01:57:24|Support Same Old City on Ko-FiOne game, one game undefeated... We look back on wins over Morecambe & Eastleigh, plus a defeat at Boreham Wood in between. We try and work out what twists and turns might be in store for the title race, and weigh in on new legal wranglings for the club.Timings: 05:48 Discussion of Morecambe 0-1 York City21:32 Discussion of Boreham Wood 3-2 York City46:44 Discussion of York City 3-1 Eastleigh1:11:57 Talking points - where might Rochdale drop points on their run-in?, set piece goals conceded, stats focus on Malachi Fagan-Walcott, which positions to strengthen next season, best & worst YCFC owners1:41:05 Previews of Aldershot (A), Brackley (H) & Gateshead (A), University Challinor
Buffalo Stance
02:17:18|Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi23, 23 undefeated! We recap an exciting couple of weeks for City, with late drama v Hartlepool, a great trip to Wealdstone for the Batty boys, a home victory v Halifax and a statement win at Scunthorpe. Plus all the usual Same Old City nonsense!
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01:39:48|Vegans vanquished! Simon & Ben review more wins for City over Forest Green and Solihull Mo(t)ors, chat about the title race and whether Rochdale are likely to slow down any time soon, and look ahead to clashes with Hartlepool, Wealdstone and Halifax.Timings: 06:15 Discussion of Solihull Moors 0-2 York City24:42 Discussion of York City 2-1 Forest Green Rovers53:12 Talking points - title race & The Rochdale Problem, defensive solidity, goals from corners, London away days, future stadium plans1:21:16 Looking ahead to Hartlepool (H), Wealdstone (A) & Halifax (H), predictions league update, University ChallinorSupport Same Old City on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity
You come at Jeff King, you best not miss
02:12:14|How do you solve a problem like Rochdale? Ben & Simon are joined by guest Tom to delve into recent games with Southend, Carlisle & Braintree, and debate how the National League title race might unfold. We also preview clashes with Solihull & Forest Green. This episode is longer than Star Wars (1977), the least you can do is listen!Timings: 10:28 Discussion of York City 1-1 Southend United31:40 Discussion of Carlisle United 0-3 York City1:07:50 Discussion of York City 5-0 Braintree Town1:35:52 Talking points - National League title race: is it between York & Rochdale now?, do we need cover for Josh Stones up front?, City players as chocolate bars2:01:05 Looking ahead to Solihull Moors (A) & Forest Green Rovers (H), University ChallinorTrig brewery: https://trigbrewery.com/Support Same Old City on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity
The Other Side: Carlisle United (A) preview with Lee from The Brunton Bugle
20:23|Joining Simon to preview the top-of-the-table clash between Carlisle and York is Lee who hosts The Brunton Bugle - a Carlisle United podcast. We chat about how the Cumbrians' season has gone so far, what went wrong for them in the 5-0 defeat at York earlier this season, and what kind of game we might expect at Brunton Park on Wednesday night.The Brunton Bugle: https://linktr.ee/bruntonbugleSupport Same Old City on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity
Deck the halls with goals of Ollie
01:54:40|Christmas special time! We recap a not very Christmassy FA Trophy exit at Clitheroe, an early gift from Truro, and consider what the New Year might bring including some tricky upcoming games. There's also plenty of Yuletide nonsense in talking points.Timings: 04:30 Discussion of Clitheroe 1-1 York City (Clitheroe won 4-3 on penalties)28:56 Discussion of York City 4-0 Truro City1:01:00 Talking points - loanees returning, flat LNER atmosphere, secret Santa gifts, best YCFC Christmas dinner guest, City players as reindeer1:29:37 Looking ahead to Boston (H), Altrincham (A) & Boreham Wood (A), University ChallinorDonate to Same Old City on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity
Nifty shades of Grey
01:53:20|Six wins on the bounce, top scorers in England - everything's coming up York City. Will Ben & Simon still find something to complain about? Find out in another exciting instalment of Same Old City!Vote for Same Old City as best non-league podcast of 2025: https://nonleaguebible.weebly.com/podcast.htmlTimings:02:31 Non-League Bible best podcast of 2025 awards08:06 Discussion of York City 4-2 Morecambe26:05 Discussion of Brackley Town 2-3 York City44:23 Discussion of York City 5-1 Aldershot Town1:16:24 Talking points - Defensive issues, Felix or Grey on the right wing, goal scoring records, York City Ladies in the FA Cup, nativity plays, Lynx Africa and more!1:40:34 Looking ahead to Clitheroe (A) & Truro (H), University Challinor
Like a Rolling Stones
01:58:24|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 Craig Hewitt & Nico Lawrence, Marvin Armstrong's retirement, the title race and more1:39:26 Looking ahead to Morecambe (H), Brackley (A) & Aldershot (H), and University Challinor