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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.
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Episodes
Same Old CityBetter late than never
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…
Same Old CityStone Cold
Stone the crows, we've got two good strikers! We chat Josh Stones' hat-trick against Woking, the 2-1 win v Dagenham, the title race and the 3UP campaign. We're…
Same Old CityTinker failure, Oldham high
We reflect on Will Davies and his washbag coming back to haunt us, a fantastic away win at Oldham and a less than fantastic loss at Boston. We also debate…
Same Old CityTics and Stones
Oh my Josh! We react to the surprise signing of Josh Stones, a permanent deal for Malachi Fagan-Walcott, and speculation about Dipo's future. We review league…
Same Old CityFelix Navidad
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…
Same Old CityGive Pearce a chance
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…
Same Old CityNew Lawn Fades
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…
Same Old CityI want to talk about Fax
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…
Same Old CityThe Ollie way is up
What sort of thing is happening here? 15 games in and it looks like we might just be in a title race! Simon and Will recap home wins over Ebbsfleet and Barnet…
Same Old CityBen's substitute
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…
Same Old CityBeastleigh Boys
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…
Same Old CityI can Sinclair-ly now the goals have come
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…
Same Old CityBorn to beat Fylde
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…
Same Old CityWealdstunned
We are (joint) top of the league! The pod reacts to two wins on the bounce against Wealdstone and Braintree and we try not to get too giddy. We're also joined…
Same Old CityI Am LJL-gend
We're joined by guest Ben Robinson to recap the 2-0 win at Dagenham and chat about a new signing along with other talking points. We're also joined by Adam…
Same Old CityThe Boston Stranglers
We review a disappointing Bank Holiday weekend for the Minstermen, covering the draw at Sutton and home defeat to Boston. We're also joined by Terry from…
Same Old CityLambs to the slaughter
Ben and Simon get a bit giddy about City's start to the season, reflecting on the home wins against Tamworth and Rochdale, debating just how well we can do…
Same Old CityRoots Hall Manoeuvres
The pod reacts to the opening day draw at Southend, and looks ahead to upcoming home games against Tamworth with guest appearances from the Tamworth FC Social…
Same Old City2024/25 Season Preview - Part Two
In the second part of our season preview, we're joined by Paul from Shrimperscast to get the lowdown on our first opponents Southend United, plus we discuss…
Same Old City2024/25 Season Preview - Part One
We kick off our preview of the 2024/25 season by analysing City's summer recruitment and how the squad is looking, take a quick look at the pre-season games…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - YCFC best XI of the 21st Century (Forwards)
We complete our City elevens of the century by choosing the best forwards to have graced the hallowed turf of Bootham Crescent and/or the LNER since 2000. We…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - YCFC best XI of the 21st Century (Midfielders)
The pod debates the best midfielders to have turned out for the Minstermen since 2000 as we continue to build our draft City teams of the Century. Donate to…
Same Old CityEpisode 34 - Season Review 2023/24
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…
Same Old CityEpisode 33 - Congratulations and permutations
This week we chat about the crucial 2-0 win over Woking, run some calculations to work out whether we'll stay up, preview the trip to Solihull Moors and…
Same Old CityEpisode 32 - George Yikes-Kenworthy
We react to a tempestuous defeat to Eastleigh that drags York back into the relegation fight, debate the ongoing goalkeeping conundrum, and look ahead to a…
Same Old CityEpisode 31 - Benstradamus
We recap a successful Easter weekend for City with a win over champions Chesterfield and a draw at Halifax, discuss outgoings and incomings, the goalkeeping…
Same Old CityEpisode 30 - Hinshing towards safety?
We review the 2-0 win at Bromley, discuss whether the ship has turned for City's season, and preview the Easter weekend games against Chesterfield and Halifax…
Same Old CityEpisode 29 - Shop shocks Shots
We react to an upturn in City's fortunes in the form of a 1-0 win over Aldershot, discuss our chances of staying up, and look ahead to a trip to Bromley…
Same Old CityEpisode 28 - No six please, we're York City
The pod tries to process the 6-1 defeat at Altrincham and the 0-0 draw at Kidderminster, looks ahead to who might be on next season's retained lists, discusses…
Same Old CityEpisode 27 - We're not Worthing, we're not Worthing
The pod reviews a bad start to Adam Hinshelwood's managerial reign at York with defeats to Wealdstone and AFC Fylde, ponders whether the managerial change was…
Same Old CityEpisode 26 - Neal, we Ardley knew ye
We react to the shock departure of Neal Ardley and question what comes next for City, look back on the 2-0 defeat at Barnet and preview upcoming home games…
Same Old CityEpisode 25 - Home improvement
We discuss the home draws with Dagenham & Redbridge and Oldham, react to the signings of Charlie Allen and Alex Hunt, and look ahead to the trip to Barnet…
Same Old CityEpisode 24 - Look who's Dorking now
We react to the win at Southend United and home defeat to Dorking Wanderers, discuss the front runners for Clubman of the Year, look ahead to home games with…
Same Old CityEpisode 23 - When will I, will I be Amos?
We discuss the 1-1 draw with Maidenhead, react to the signing of Danny Amos, cover talking points including whether Ardley's honeymoon period is over and…
Same Old CityEpisode 22 - Don't go chasing Luke Waterfall, please stick to the VPNs and streams that you're used to
The pod dissects the end of City's unbeaten run with the 2-1 defeat away to Hartlepool, an unexpectedly dry January in the transfer market for the club, and…
Same Old CityEpisode 21 - Hoops!... We did it again
We react to another late away win at Oxford City, discuss the departures of Dyson, Castro, Kouhyar and Joshua, and preview the revenge mission with Hartlepool…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - YCFC best XI of the 21st Century (Full-backs)
Ben and Simon continue to build their draft City team of the century, moving on to selecting their top full-backs to have played for the club since 2000…
Same Old CityEpisode 20 - Draw 'em Wood
The pod recaps the 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood, speculates on January transfers and previews the upcoming game against Dorking Wanderers. Plus, we say a final…
Same Old CityEpisode 19 - George Sykes-Penworthy
The pod reviews an unbeaten festive period for the Minstermen, including the double header against Gateshead and the draw with Ebbsfleet. We also react to the…
Same Old CityEpisode 18 - Akinyemi, hurry down the chimney tonight
It's our Christmas special! We recap the recent games against Nantwich Town and Rochdale, give our mid-season review of 2023/24, and look ahead to festive…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - York City 2-1 Manchester City (1998)
25 years on from the game, we're joined by Will Harris to look back on a famous league win for the Minstermen over Manchester City when local lad Andy Dawson…
Same Old CityEpisode 17 - Mist opportunity?
We review the foggy 1-0 defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup along with the experience of seeing City live on the BBC, plus we look ahead to upcoming trips to…
Same Old CityEpisode 16 - Howe soon is now?
We're joined by Jimmy, editor of Wigan Athletic fanzine Mudhutter to preview the upcoming FA Cup 2nd Round tie. We also look back on the 1-1 draw at Maidenhead…
Same Old CityEpisode 15 - Where there's a Will Davies, there's a way
The pod reacts to the contrasting performances against Hartlepool and Oxford City, discusses the proposal by the Ugglas to increase their shareholding in YCFC…
Same Old CityEpisode 14 - 99 problems but a Mitch ain't one
We reflect on back-to-back wins over Fylde and Chester (again joined by guest Tom Reed), discuss the exit of Mitch Hancox and signing of Will Davies, preview…
Same Old CityEpisode 13 - The Olly Green Grass of a Home Cup Draw
We're joined by Chester fan Tom Reed to review the 0-0 draw in the FA Cup 1st Round, look ahead to the replay and a potential 2nd Round tie v Wigan, plus we…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - York City 3-2 Crewe Alexandra (FA Cup 1st Round, 2009)
We look back on a classic FA Cup 1st Round game from Bootham Crescent, where City came from behind to steal a 3-2 win thanks to late goals from Richard…
Same Old CityEpisode 12 - Elementary, my dear Watson
In our Halloween special, we look back on the spine-chilling defeats at Eastleigh and Chesterfield, debate whether we're officially in a relegation battle…
Same Old CityEpisode 11 - Replays? We shouldn't Needham!
We assess the two FA Cup ties against Needham Market, discuss some recent interviews with key figures at the club and look ahead to the trips to Eastleigh and…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - A Question of York (Quiz) - Part 2
We return to our ongoing retro YCFC quiz where Simon and Ben challenge each other on trivia from the club's recent past. Donate to Same Old City…
Same Old CityEpisode 10 - The Cheek of it
The pod reviews the 2-2 home draw v Bromley, tries to work out why City are conceding so many goals, and looks ahead to the FA Cup tie against Needham Market…
Same Old CityEpisode 9 - The Burge
We react to the smash and grab 2-1 win at Dagenham & Redbridge and the 2-2 draw at home to Solihull Moors. We give our thoughts on the surprising midfield ace…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - YCFC best XI of the 21st Century (Centre-backs)
Ben and Simon continue to select their draft City team of the century, this time picking two centre-backs each. Find out who we rate as the finest centre-back…
Same Old CityEpisode 8 - It was the best of times, it was the Hurst of times
We review the 2-1 win at Woking and the 4-2 home defeat to Barnet, and chat about recent comings and goings at the club. Also, hear our thoughts on why Will…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - Brian McClair interview
We chat to Manchester United legend Brian McClair about his memories of playing in the 3-0 defeat to York City at Old Trafford in 1995. Find out why Brian…
Same Old CityEpisode 7 - Lattywhere you go, always take Fairweather with you
The pod looks back on City beating Southend 3-0 to secure their first win of the season, plus the 2-0 defeat away to Oldham. Find out what the pod's current…
Same Old CityRetro Rewind - Manchester United 0-3 York City (1995)
We're joined by Will Harris to look back on one of the greatest nights in York City's history, the 3-0 win at Old Trafford in the Coca-Cola Cup 2nd round in…
Same Old CityEpisode 6 - We need to talk about Quevin
Simon and Ben are joined by Will Harris to reflect on Neal Ardley's first game in charge of City (the 2-2 home draw v Boreham Wood), assess the enigma that is…
Same Old CityEpisode 5 - The Ard of the Neal
The pod reacts to the appointment of Neal Ardley as new manager of York City, looks back at the 4-1 defeat at Ebbsfleet, and deep dives the City career of…
Same Old CityEpisode 4 - How the Mikey have fallen
We react to Mikey Morton's sacking, discuss the draw at Dorking and home defeat to Rochdale, look at candidates for the new manager and finish off with a retro…