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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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  • English

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  • Yesterday · 1 hr 37 min

    Draw me like one of your Pearce goals

    Simon and Ben convene to pick the bones out of two 1-1 draws for City - the battling ten-man display at Newport and the frustrating home performance against Accrington Stanley where a late Ollie Pearce goal spared City’s blushes. We ask the pressing questions like: was Malcolm’s red card justified, is Neil Hair the best referee’s name ever, and have opposition sides figured out Scott Lindsey’s Plan A? There’s also a look ahead to upcoming clashes with Port Vale and Barnet, as well as plenty of tangents covering topics such as Goosebumps, Andrew Ridgeley and Pope Benedict XVI. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • October 13 · 1 hr 8 min

    The Shoe People

    Simon and Ben are joined by first-time guest Rob Yeomans to reflect on City’s first dropped points at home since January in the 1-1 draw against Northampton. We debate the offside calls and whether it’s time to freshen up the starting eleven a little. We also look ahead to a trip to Newport and a home game against Accrington. There’s time in between all that to chat about fridges and freezers, tell anecdotes about spotting City managers in betting shops pre-match, and discuss the merits of horror films. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • September 28 · 1 hr 29 min

    Serving Kent

    There’s a new guest on the pod this week, with Lennon Sissons joining Simon and Ben as we discuss City continuing their superb home form with a 3-0 win over Gillingham. We also give the Jersey Mike’s draw (defeat?) against Rotherham the attention it deserves, and look ahead to the visit of Northampton after a two-week break with no games. Plus, stuff about Parappa the Rapper, wheelie bins and more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • September 24 · 29 min

    No Mersey! York beat Everton in the League Cup: 30 years on

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.sameoldcity.com “York City are at it again!” Simon is joined by Will Harris and Stu Wilson to look back on both legs of City’s 4-3 aggregate win over Everton in the 1996/97 Coca-Cola Cup 2nd Round. We discuss Neville Southall’s girth, the underappreciated genius of Gary Bull, the smell of the David Longhurst stand at half-time and much more. We also answer questions such as: did Graeme Murty end the England career of Andy Hinchcliffe, whatever happened to Michael Branch, and was this victory actually better than the win over Manchester United in the same competition the season before? 1st leg highlights (Everton 1-1 York) 2nd leg highlights (York 3-2 Everton)

  • September 21 · 1 hr 31 min

    Second best-erfield

    Ben and Simon shoot the breeze about a week that saw York fall to two defeats, firstly in a bizarre game against Newcastle U21 in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy, then in a more important fixture at Chesterfield that started brightly but ended with a 2-0 loss and raised questions about our ability to compete with the big dogs of League Two. We discuss what went right and wrong, assess the season so far, and look ahead to this week’s fixtures - find out why Ben’s wife Helen absolutely hates Gillingham! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • September 14 · 58 min

    Newb Found Glory

    Hello, hello - City are back, and so is Ben as he joins Simon to discuss a very enjoyable 4-0 home win over Swindon Town. We salivate over wonder strikes from Alex Newby and Ollie Banks, chuckle at the head loss of Swindon’s Mitch Clark, and wax lyrical about the return of the Zak (Johnson). We also look ahead to some red-hot EFL Trophy action against Newcastle U21s and an intriguing league game at Chesterfield. There’s also a bit where we show our (middle) age by reminiscing about the golden age of Rothman’s football yearbooks for some reason. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • September 8 · 1 hr 53 min

    The Grest is football

    With Ben off sunning himself in Portugal, Simon is joined by guest JJ to cover City’s two trips to less sunny climes this week: the defeat at Cheltenham and the draw at Crewe. We discuss whether City’s performances have deserved more points, who the standout players have been so far this season, and what’s going on with Mark Shelton? We also look ahead to the visit of high-flying Swindon Town. See also: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • August 31 · 1 hr 23 min

    Malcolm in the middle

    Our latest pod covers a busy weekend in the world of Same Old City, as we discuss the comfortable 2-1 win over Exeter and reflect on a proud moment as Same Old Citra, our beer brewed in collaboration with Trig Brewery, is launched. We also debate which members of the City squad might not make the cut when the 22-man list is submitted this week, and look ahead to upcoming away trips to Cheltenham and Crewe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • August 24 · 1 hr 36 min

    I ♥ NY

    Simon and Ben are joined by new guest James Green to reflect on an excellent away day that saw almost 2,500 City fans descend on Rotherham. We give our verdict on a strong performance, the emergence of Joe Grey as a key player, and debate whether it was a point gained or three points dropped. We discuss what transfer activity might happen before the August window closes, and look ahead to the visit of Exeter City at the weekend. There’s also an exciting announcement about something we’ve been brewing that will be released very soon! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • August 18 · 1 hr 15 min

    The Boyes are back in town

    Guest Will Harris joins the pod to reflect on an impressive opening-day win over Bristol Rovers that has lifted the mood around the club. We analyse the key events from that action-packed game, rave about Harry Boyes’ debut, and look ahead to the trip to Rotherham. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • August 10 · 1 hr 24 min

    Living in a box: City's 2026/27 season gets underway

    The podcast is joined by Dave Hughes to assess a disappointing Carabao Cup loss at home to Crawley in Scott Lindsey’s first game in charge. We also cover the signing of Harry Boyes, discuss our hopes and fears for the season ahead, and preview the League Two opener against Bristol Rovers. Other important topics covered include old wrestlers, Mounjaro and tent scratching. See also: York 0-2 Crawley: Match Report Boyes of summer: Who is York's new signing Harry Boyes? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • August 1 · 18 min

    Crawley perspective on Scott Lindsey & previewing the League Cup tie

    Crawley 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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • July 28 · 1 hr 18 min

    Stuart Maynard sacked & Scott Lindsey appointed - reaction pod

    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 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • July 10 · 1 hr 6 min

    Truly Medley Deeply: New signings, fixtures, kits and more

    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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • June 18 · 35 min

    Backinyemi - Dipo & Maguire in, Fagan-Walcott out

    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? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • June 10 · 55 min

    Stuart Maynard interview

    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 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • June 8 · 19 min

    Same Old City: A new chapter

    We've got some exciting news... we're launching a website! The new home for Same Old City is sameoldcity.com. Listen for more info on our plans for the future including weekly podcasts, written content and an exciting new way to support our work in the form of Same Old City Ultras. We also tease an interview episode that will be coming in the near future... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sameoldcity.com/subscribe

  • April 29 · 1 hr 43 min

    CHAMPIONS

    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.

  • April 21 · 2 hr 2 min

    Title decider special - Rochdale v York

    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.

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