Published by Same Old City
Same Old City is an independent York City FC fan podcast produced by Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall. We release regular episodes covering and current events at the club, plus other content including interviews, retro deep dives and more. Theme music by ScOmBer. www.sameoldcity.com
Listen on Apple PodcastsCrawley Town fan Sam Jordan joins us to discuss how new City head coach Scott Lindsey fared across two spells in charge at Broadfield Stadium. We discuss what went right in his promotion-winning 2023/24 campaign, what went wrong when he returned to the club, and what style of play York fans can expect. We also look ahead to the first competitive game of the season as City and Crawley meet in the League Cup preliminary round on Monday evening. Sam gives his assessment of how Crawley are shaping up ahead of the new season, which players to keep an eye out for, and how the Red Devils might approach the game. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
The sacking of Stuart Maynard and his replacement by Scott Lindsey has sent shockwaves through the York City community just a week before the season starts. In this episode, Simon & Ben are joined by guest Stu Wilson to discuss their thoughts on the news, speculate about why it might have happened, and consider where we go from here. We try to gauge the temperature of how the fanbase are feeling and pay tribute to Maynard’s significant achievements at the club. We also begin to assess what Lindsey’s tenure might bring, looking ahead to the League Cup tie against Crawley. Subscribe at sameoldcity.com Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
Ben and Simon convene for a new podcast now that pre-season is underway. We reflect on some recent player departures, four new signings and a big new contract for Josh Stones. We pick out some highlights from the 2026/27 fixture list and give our opinion on the new home kit. There’s also, for some reason, chat about recipe websites, hoovers and the Heimlich manoeuvre. Subscribe at sameoldcity.com for all our content. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
Simon & Ben discuss recent transfer activity as Dipo Akinyemi makes a surprise return to the Minstermen, Frankie Maguire signs from Boston and Malachi Fagan-Walcott joins Hearts. We also look ahead to the fixture release date and briefly cover the Carabao Cup preliminary round draw at home to Crawley Town. Read more at sameoldcity.com - the new home of Same Old City: Double Dips: Akinyemi returns Frankie says relax: Who is new City signing Frankie Maguire? Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
We chat to City's title-winning manager Stuart Maynard, getting his thoughts on how the National League was won and finding out how he's preparing to lead the club into the football league. You can also watch a video version of this interview over at our new home of sameoldcity.com Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
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Simon & Ben are joined by guest Will Harris to look back on York's record-breaking 25/26 season, picking out key moments to discuss and dishing out our end of season awards. We also look ahead to how we might fare in League 2 and debate transfer targets. Timings: 00:00 Introduction, feedback on the "CHAMPIONS" episode 23:54 Month-by-month review of the 2025/26 season - key games, moments and turning points 1:12:36 Same Old City end of season awards - we reveal the winners 1:30:35 Looking ahead to the 2026/27 season - retained/released list, reflecting on departures of Batty and Male, transfer priorities for next season Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
What's happened?! We've only gone and won our first league title in over 40 years in the most dramatic possible fashion, that's what. Listen as we relive a truly incredible day for York City. Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
So it's come to this: a National League title decider! We recap the win v Yeovil, the few minutes we thought the league might be won, and the heartbreak of Rochdale's late winner. We're also joined by Rochdale fan Will to preview the big game at Spotland. Timings: 00:00 - Intro, feedback on last episode 11:06 - Discussion of York City 3-0 Yeovil Town (and Braintree Town 1-2 Rochdale...) 38:56 - Previewing the title decider with Rochdale fan Will 1:48:14 - Talking points - best/worst dressed at end of season awards, predictions league update, University Challinor Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
Simon is joined by Yeovil fan Ben from Gloverscast to preview City's crucial last home game of the season - are Yeovil already on the beach, or do they have a plan to stop Stuart Maynard's title chasing side? Check out Gloverscast for independent Yeovil Town FC news and views. Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi Defences (and goalkeepers) win titles! We celebrate a hard-fought win at Tamworth and spend a fair while discussing whether the title race is going to the final day, and how to survive the tension. Also, a preview of Yeovil (H) and all the usual nonsense. Timings: 00:00 Listener feedback on our 100th episode 09:20 Discussion of Tamworth 0-1 York City 37:11 Talking Points: The title race - karma, staying calm, can Braintree do us a favour?, Ian Henderson, our most essential players and potential open top bus parade routes. Plus a statistical comparison of Newby and Brookes at left wing-back, our shouts for player/clubman of the year, and Harrison Male's future. 1:22:16 Predictions league update, preview of Yeovil Town (H), University Challinor Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi We are history makers! As Stuart Maynard's men pass the 100 point mark with an emotional late win over Altrincham, Same Old City reaches a century of episodes. We celebrate with another marathon pod and debate whether the title race goes to the final day. Featuring: Discussion of York City 1-0 Woking Discussion of Boston United 0-1 York City Discussion of York City 2-1 Altrincham Talking points - the title race, Rochdale tickets, Ollie Pearce stat man analysis, should Joe Felix come back into the side?, Fortnite celebrations, improved LNER atmosphere, leaving early Predictions league update, Tamworth (A) preview, University Challinor Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
Support Same Old City on Ko-fi We're still fighting for this title. Ben and Simon look back on more twists and turns in the race for the National League title, as York drop points at Gateshead but Rochdale stumble at Scunthorpe. Also, YCFC players as film stars and more nonsense. Timings: 04:39 - Discussion of Aldershot Town 0-3 York City 28:46 - Discussion of York City 4-0 Brackley Town 47:47 - Discussion of Gateshead 3-1 York City 59:49 - Talking points - the title race, 100 goal seasons, which films would YCFC players star in? 1:21:03 - Predictions league update, previews of Woking (H), Boston (A) & Altrincham (H), University Challinor Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi One 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 City 21:32 Discussion of Boreham Wood 3-2 York City 46:44 Discussion of York City 3-1 Eastleigh 1:11:57 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 owners 1:41:05 Previews of Aldershot (A), Brackley (H) & Gateshead (A), University Challinor Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi 23, 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! Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
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 City 24:42 Discussion of York City 2-1 Forest Green Rovers 53:12 Talking points - title race & The Rochdale Problem, defensive solidity, goals from corners, London away days, future stadium plans 1:21:16 Looking ahead to Hartlepool (H), Wealdstone (A) & Halifax (H), predictions league update, University Challinor Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
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 United 31:40 Discussion of Carlisle United 0-3 York City 1:07:50 Discussion of York City 5-0 Braintree Town 1:35:52 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 bars 2:01:05 Looking ahead to Solihull Moors (A) & Forest Green Rovers (H), University Challinor Trig brewery: https://trigbrewery.com/ Support Same Old City on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
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/bruntonbugle Support Same Old City on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
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! Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe
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 City 1:01:00 Talking points - loanees returning, flat LNER atmosphere, secret Santa gifts, best YCFC Christmas dinner guest, City players as reindeer 1:29:37 Looking ahead to Boston (H), Altrincham (A) & Boreham Wood (A), University Challinor Donate to Same Old City on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sameoldcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Same Old City at www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe