Same Old City

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 Park Alert System podcast59:54 - Preview of Gateshead (H) with Dave from the Heed Army podcast1:12:08 - Our thoughts on upcoming games and some seasonal silliness - University Challinor, letters to Santa, Xmas City XI

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 departs, the Persimmon South Stand1:09:21 Preview of Darlington (H) featuring Adam Cattell from the Darlo Till I Die podcast1:17:42 Thoughts on Darlington & Tamworth games, University Challinor

It's the return of Ben to the pod, as we discuss the eventful 5-3 win v Hartlepool and the 2-0 loss at Forest Green. We also chat new arrivals, Donaldson back at City again and more. Plus, Dave from Gloverscast joins us to give the lowdown on Yeovil Town.Timings: 03:37 - Discussion of York City 5-3 Hartlepool United20:25 - Discussion of Forest Green Rovers 2-0 York City39:21 - Talking points: Chadwick out on loan, possibility of signing Fagan-Walcott permanently, Clayton Donaldson joins as Head of Development, FA Trophy46:21 - Preview of Yeovil (H) featuring Dave from Gloverscast1:00:47 - Our thoughts on upcoming games, University Challinor

Simon is joined by Stu Wilson to look back on a memorable late win at Halifax and a gutsy performance at Wycombe in the FA Cup. We also look ahead to big games coming up against Hartlepool and Forest Green.Timings: 00:50 - Introducing Stu Wilson and his background as a YCFC fan06:07 - Discussion of Halifax Town 1-2 York City28:25 - Discussion of Wycombe Wanderers 3-2 York City45:00 - Previews of Hartlepool (H) & Forest Green (A)53:40 - University Challinor

Simon is joined by Will Harris to look back on the draw at Woking and the FA Cup win at Biggleswade. We're also joined by Finn from Fleet Zone to preview the visit of Ebbsfleet, and Mem from BeesPod to look ahead to the clash with table-topping Barnet.Timings: 02:55 Will's thoughts on City's season so far06:46 Discussion of Woking 1-1 York City24:53 Discussion of Biggleswade 1-3 York City41:00 Preview of Ebbsfleet (H) with Finn from The Fleet Zone49:08 Preview of Barnet (H) with Mem from BeesPod57:48 Our thoughts on the upcoming games and this week's trivia question

We're joined by Biggleswade FC joint manager Dave Northfield to reflect on drawing York in the FA Cup 4th qualifying round and what it means to the club. We also recap the 0-0 draw with Eastleigh from the weekend and look ahead to the trip to Woking.Timings: 00:54 - Discussion of York 0-0 Eastleigh17:12 - Talking points: how to adapt against teams parking the bus, recent bogey teams, where to play Dipo, whether the squad needs strengthening in January32:27 - Interview with Dave Northfield, joint manager of Biggleswade FC who will host City in the FA Cup49:54 - Our predictions for the Woking and Biggleswade games, and this week's trivia question

11 games in and we're still good?! Ben and Simon dive into the recent Aldershot and Solihull Moors games, discuss whether we're genuine title contenders, and preview the next date on the Hinshelwood revenge tour against Eastleigh. Plus, find out which former City player Ben used to play Call of Duty with!Timings: 02:28 - Discussion of Aldershot 0-0 York City17:12 - Discussion of Solihull Moors 0-3 York City35:14 - Talking points: Grading City's season so far, the National League Cup, and Neal Ardley breaks his silence on his time in charge of York45:06 - Preview of Eastleigh (H) with Spitfires fan Matthew51:36 - Our thoughts on the Eastleigh game, this week's trivia question

None of this "joint top of the league nonsense", we're clear in 1st now! We recap the 3-0 win over AFC Fylde, debate what could possibly go wrong, and look ahead to Aldershot and Solihull with Howard from The Shots Pod and Griff from Moors to the Point.Timings:04:20 - Discussion of York City 3-0 AFC Fylde23:05 - Talking points - most complete YCFC squad this century?, will EFL clubs be looking at Hinshelwood, what could possibly go wrong, and who deserves a statue outside the LNER?36:15 - Preview of Aldershot Town (A) with Howard from The Shots Pod43:36 - Preview of Solihull Moors (A) with Griff from Moors to the Point51:40 - Our thoughts on the upcoming away games, trivia question