Same Old City

Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall
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Same Old City is an independent York City FC fans' podcast produced by Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall. Regular episodes cover recent games and current events at the club, and occasionally we look back into the club's past with historic deep dives. Theme music by ScOmBer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Robbie Savaged

    FEB 10

    Robbie Savaged

    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.

    1h 40m
  2. You come at Jeff King, you best not miss

    JAN 27

    You come at Jeff King, you best not miss

    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.

    2h 12m
  3. The Other Side: Carlisle United (A) preview with Lee from The Brunton Bugle

    JAN 19

    The Other Side: Carlisle United (A) preview with Lee from The Brunton Bugle

    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.

    20 min
  4. Hiram GOATeng

    JAN 13

    Hiram GOATeng

    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.

    1h 58m
  5. Deck the halls with goals of Ollie

    12/23/2025

    Deck the halls with goals of Ollie

    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.

    1h 55m
  6. Nifty shades of Grey

    12/04/2025

    Nifty shades of Grey

    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 4-2 Morecambe 26:05 Discussion of Brackley Town 2-3 York City 44:23 Discussion of York City 5-1 Aldershot Town 1:16:24 Talking points - Defensive issues, Felix or Grey on the right wing, goal scoring records, York City Ladies in the FA Cup, nativity plays, Lynx Africa and more! 1:40:34 Looking ahead to Clitheroe (A) & Truro (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.

    1h 53m
  7. Like a Rolling Stones

    11/13/2025

    Like a Rolling Stones

    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 City 47:55 Discussion of York City 4-1 Rochdale 1:16:06 Talking points - Rory Watson's return, the signings of Craig Hewitt & Nico Lawrence, Marvin Armstrong's retirement, the title race and more 1:39:26 Looking ahead to Morecambe (H), Brackley (A) & Aldershot (H), and 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.

    1h 58m
  8. The Other Side: Gateshead (H) preview with Dan Bell

    11/04/2025

    The Other Side: Gateshead (H) preview with Dan Bell

    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.

    15 min
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About

Same Old City is an independent York City FC fans' podcast produced by Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall. Regular episodes cover recent games and current events at the club, and occasionally we look back into the club's past with historic deep dives. Theme music by ScOmBer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Simon Craft and Ben Aspinall
  • Show Website
    Same Old City

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