Same Old City

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...

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...

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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v...

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 would...

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 t...

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. This is a public episode. If you would l...

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 - Pr...

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...

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 Po...

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...

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 - D...

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 Disc...

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....

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...

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 Un...

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 Suppo...

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...

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 p...

Six wins on the bounce, top scorers in England - everything's coming up York City. Will Ben & Simon still find something to complain about? Find out in another exciting instalment of Same Old City! Vote for Same Old City as best non-league podcast of 2025: https://nonleaguebible.weebly.com/podcast.html Timings: 02:31 Non-League Bible best podcast of 2025 awards 08:06 Discussion of York City 4-...

Once upon a time we played so fine... Ben & Simon recap free-scoring wins over Rochdale, Eastleigh & Gateshead, with Stones & Pearce in fine form, plus a valiant defeat at Barnsley. We discuss new signings, the title race, and preview upcoming games! Timings: 04:26 Discussion of Barnsley 3-2 York City 22:10 Discussion of York City 4-0 Gateshead 33:29 Discussion of Eastleigh 2-4 York Ci...

Simon is joined by Gateshead fan Dan Bell to preview the Heed's visit to the LNER Community Stadium on Wednesday evening. Dan's YouTube channel DB30Sports: https://www.youtube.com/@DB30SportsTV 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. This is a public episode. If you would...

Are City out of the title race already? We discuss this and reflect on frustrating draws with Halifax and Boreham Wood plus a comfortable win over Wealdstone. We also look ahead to a trip to Barnsley, and reveal which York player trains racing pigeons. Timings: 04:46 Discussion of York City 4-0 Wealdstone 18:45 Discussion of York City 2-2 Boreham Wood 35:03 Discussion of Halifax Town 1-1 York City...

Simon chats to Boreham Wood fan Tom ahead of their visit to the LNER Community Stadium. What's the secret behind Boreham Wood's impressive start to the season, and can they sustain a promotion challenge? 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. This is a public episode. If...

We're joined by guest Paul Plowman to review an impressive FA Cup win at Rochdale and a league win at Hartlepool. We discuss Alex Newby's fine form, Greg Olley's encouraging start, jeans, and soup. Lastly we look ahead to 3 more league games in October. 00:39 - Introducing guest Paul Plowman 08:52 - Discussion of Hartlepool United 1-2 York City 27:38 - Discussion of Rochdale 1-2 York City 48:03 -...

Joining Simon to preview an intriguing FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie at Spotland is Rochdale fan Mitchell, who gives us the lowdown on Dale's flying start to the season and what to expect from them in Saturday's game. From the stands: Rochdale AFC - https://www.youtube.com/@FromthestandsRochdaleAFC Donate to Same Old City: https://ko-fi.com/sameoldcity Find all our links at https://linktr.ee/sam...