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 City

14:30 - Discussion of York City 7-2 Aldershot

39:40 - Talking points: is the title race back on, what's changed since Braintree, player of the season chat and more

1:03:10 - Previews of Gateshead (A) & Oldham (H), University Challinor trivia question

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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 City

08:49 Discussion of Braintree Town 2-1 York City

18:16 Discussion of Rochdale 0-4 York City

32:29 Discussion of York City 3-0 Wealdstone

42:58 Talking points - is Felix in midfield the answer, 2025 Pearce v 2010 Brodie, who we'd like to avoid in the playoffs

1:03:00 Preview of AFC Fylde (A) and Aldershot (H), University Challinor trivia question

1:12:54 Extract from recent Happy Wanderers special episode

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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 City

12:11 - Discussion of York City 1-2 Altrincham

25:18 - Discussion of York City 1-1 Forest Green Rovers

40:35 - Talking points: Alex Hunt, possible switch to 3-5-2, attendances, potential signings or summer outgoings

58:04 - Preview of Yeovil (A), Braintree (A) & Rochdale (A), University Challinor trivia question, our recent article in FourFourTwo magazine

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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 City

13:40 Discussion of Barnet 3-1 York City

24:50 Discussion of York City 2-2 Halifax Town

39:56 (Brief) discussion of Maidenhead United 1-3 York City

47:00 Talking points - is the title race still on, do we need to bring Akil Wright back, best player haircuts

1:02:13 Previews of Hartlepool (A), Altrincham (H) & Forest Green (H), plus University Challinor

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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 also joined by Barnet fan Mem from BeesPod to discuss York's key upcoming game at the Hive.

Timings:

02:00 - Discussion of York City 2-1 Dagenham & Redbridge

17:39 - Discussion of York City 3-0 Woking

33:29 - Talking points: the National League title race, the 3UP campaign, would any of the current team make a best XI of the century?

44:44 - Preview of Barnet (A) with Mem from BeesPod

1:04:42 - Our thoughts on trips to Ebbsfleet & Barnet, this week's University Challinor trivia question

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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 Hinsh's tinkering, where signings are needed and which YCFC players we would trust as a babysitter.

Timings:

01:53 - Discussion of York City 1-2 Sutton United

16:02 - Discussion of Oldham Athletic 0-2 York City

28:20 - Discussion of Boston United 3-1 York City

45:49 - Talking points: Stones signed over Hinsh's head? What would Pearce and Felix be worth? Which YCFC player would make the best babysitter?

54:42 - Our preview of Dagenham & Redbridge (H) and Woking (H), plus a new University Challinor question.

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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 wins v Southend and Gateshead & a Trophy exit at Gainsborough, and look ahead to a busy January.

Timings:

03:58 - Discussion of York City 3-0 Southend United

17:40 - Discussion of York City 1-0 Gateshead

31:43 - Discussion of Gainsborough Trinity 1-0 York City

37:58 - Talking points - Fagan-Walcott signs permanently, Stones transfer, Dipo potentially leaving

1:03:09 - Previews of upcoming games including Maidenhead (A) & Rochdale (A), University Challinor trivia question

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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 podcast

59:54 - Preview of Gateshead (H) with Dave from the Heed Army podcast

1:12:08 - Our thoughts on upcoming games and some seasonal silliness - University Challinor, letters to Santa, Xmas City XI

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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 Town

26:11 Altrincham 3-0 York City

41:09 York City 6-2 Maidenhead United

58:56 Talking points - home form vs away form, Harriott departs, the Persimmon South Stand

1:09:21 Preview of Darlington (H) featuring Adam Cattell from the Darlo Till I Die podcast

1:17:42 Thoughts on Darlington & Tamworth games, University Challinor

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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 United

20:25 - Discussion of Forest Green Rovers 2-0 York City

39:21 - Talking points: Chadwick out on loan, possibility of signing Fagan-Walcott permanently, Clayton Donaldson joins as Head of Development, FA Trophy

46:21 - Preview of Yeovil (H) featuring Dave from Gloverscast

1:00:47 - Our thoughts on upcoming games, University Challinor

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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 fan

06:07 - Discussion of Halifax Town 1-2 York City

28:25 - Discussion of Wycombe Wanderers 3-2 York City

45:00 - Previews of Hartlepool (H) & Forest Green (A)

53:40 - University Challinor

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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, and we're joined by Luke Walsh to preview the trip to Halifax.

Timings:

02:00 Discussion of York City 4-0 Ebbsfleet United

23:54 Discussion of York City 3-1 Barnet

47:57 Halifax (A) preview with Luke Walsh

1:00:18 Wycombe FA Cup preview, University Challinor, another YCFC Halloween XI

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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 far

06:46 Discussion of Woking 1-1 York City

24:53 Discussion of Biggleswade 1-3 York City

41:00 Preview of Ebbsfleet (H) with Finn from The Fleet Zone

49:08 Preview of Barnet (H) with Mem from BeesPod

57:48 Our thoughts on the upcoming games and this week's trivia question

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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 Eastleigh

17:12 - Talking points: how to adapt against teams parking the bus, recent bogey teams, where to play Dipo, whether the squad needs strengthening in January

32:27 - Interview with Dave Northfield, joint manager of Biggleswade FC who will host City in the FA Cup

49:54 - Our predictions for the Woking and Biggleswade games, and this week's trivia question

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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 City

17:12 - Discussion of Solihull Moors 0-3 York City

35:14 - Talking points: Grading City's season so far, the National League Cup, and Neal Ardley breaks his silence on his time in charge of York

45:06 - Preview of Eastleigh (H) with Spitfires fan Matthew

51:36 - Our thoughts on the Eastleigh game, this week's trivia question

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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 Fylde

23:05 - 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 Pod

43:36 - Preview of Solihull Moors (A) with Griff from Moors to the Point

51:40 - Our thoughts on the upcoming away games, trivia question

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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 by Jack Connor to preview the upcoming home game with AFC Fylde.

Timings:

02:48 Discussion of Wealdstone 0-2 York City

24:05 Discussion of York City 2-1 Braintree Town

31:38 Talking points - Mo Fadera signing, recruitment of injury-prone players, Tony McMahon's appointment as Director of Football

38:54 AFC Fylde (H) preview with Fylde fan Jack Connor

50:17 Our thoughts on the Fylde game and this week's trivia question

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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 from Stonescast to preview Wealdstone away, and by Vaughan Creer to preview Braintree at home.

Timings:

01:51 - Discussion of Dagenham & Redbridge 0-2 York City

25:57 - Talking points: New loan signing Malachi Fagan-Walcott, finding the right blend in midfield and attack, and are kids' ticket prices too high this season?

45:38 - Preview of Wealdstone (A) with Adam from Stonescast

53:32 - Preview of Braintree (H) with Vaughan Creer

1:00:11 - Our predictions for upcoming games and this week's trivia question

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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 Dagenham & Redbridge podcast "A Game of Headers & Volleys" to preview City's trip to Victoria Road.

Timings:

02:41 - Discussion of Sutton United 2-2 York City

24:48 - Discussion of York City 0-2 Boston United

47:25 - Preview of Dagenham & Redbridge (A)

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