Same Old City

Two Bens. Two York City podcasts. One winner. Simon plays quizmaster in this summer special episode, Ben Aspinall and Ben Robinson are the quizzers, as we try to determine which podcast is the more knowledgeable about the good, the bad & the ugly of YCFC.Rounds include Thierry Chatty-Fairweather, Harrison Ground Hopper, Starting Eleven-t Yalcin and Where did you McCombe from, where did you Lowe?

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 National League, University Challinor, reflections on the pod's eventful second season

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 on the semi-final featuring Matt from the Boundary Park Alert System podcast47:21 - Our thoughts on the game - who are favourites?56:58 - Talking points: is the gap between games a problem, should Watson play in goal, who to start on the wing, potential penalty takers1:20:17 - Our predictions for the game, University Challinor, Stu's AI song

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 City22:27 Discussion of York City 1-1 Oldham Athletic36:44 Discussion of York City 2-0 Solihull Moors47:02 Talking points - Who we want to avoid in the playoffs, Fagan-Walcott the answer at right-back?, best City front line in recent memory?1:14:14 Preview of Eastleigh (A), University Challinor

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), University Challinor trivia question

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 City08:49 Discussion of Braintree Town 2-1 York City18:16 Discussion of Rochdale 0-4 York City32:29 Discussion of York City 3-0 Wealdstone42:58 Talking points - is Felix in midfield the answer, 2025 Pearce v 2010 Brodie, who we'd like to avoid in the playoffs1:03:00 Preview of AFC Fylde (A) and Aldershot (H), University Challinor trivia question1:12:54 Extract from recent Happy Wanderers special episode

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 City12:11 - Discussion of York City 1-2 Altrincham25:18 - Discussion of York City 1-1 Forest Green Rovers40:35 - Talking points: Alex Hunt, possible switch to 3-5-2, attendances, potential signings or summer outgoings58:04 - Preview of Yeovil (A), Braintree (A) & Rochdale (A), University Challinor trivia question, our recent article in FourFourTwo magazine

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 on, do we need to bring Akil Wright back, best player haircuts1:02:13 Previews of Hartlepool (A), Altrincham (H) & Forest Green (H), plus University Challinor