This episode was recorded live so the audio quality is different to usual! We look back on a frustrating opening day draw with Sutton, continue to debate Joe Felix's best position, and preview some long away trips coming up to Truro, Southend and Woking.

Timings:

03:37 - Discussion of York City 2-2 Sutton United

29:06 - Talking points: should Joe Felix be moved back to right-back, Josh Stones' game time, atmosphere at the LNER

50:23 - Previews of Truro (A), Southend (A) & Woking (A), University Challinor trivia question

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As the new season draws near, we gaze into our crystal ball and predict where every National League side will finish from 1-24. We're also joined by Sutton United fan and football writer Johnnie Lowery to preview the opening day clash with Sutton.

Timings:

02:24 - Our 1-24 predictions - where Simon & Ben think each National League side will finish in the table, and why!

34:43 - Thoughts on York's fixture schedule for 2025/26, our predictions for York's top scorer and clubman of the year

41:08 - Preview of Sutton (H) with Sutton fan and football writer Johnnie Lowery

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This time, we'll get it right. Simon and Ben start looking ahead to what promises to be a big season for YCFC - we discuss the new kits, transfer activity over summer, pre-season games and our hopes and fears for the coming campaign.

Timings:

04:10 - Discussion of new home, away and third kits

13:34 - Transfer activity over summer, our thoughts on signings and outgoings, how the squad is shaping up for 2025/26

44:11 - Pre-season games discussed: Garforth (A), Salford (H), Sheffield United (H), Barnsley (H), Marine (A)

57:58 - Hopes and fears for the season ahead

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Two Bens. Two York City podcasts. One winner. Simon plays quizmaster in this summer special episode, Ben Aspinall and Ben Robinson are the quizzers, as we try to determine which podcast is the more knowledgeable about the good, the bad & the ugly of YCFC.

Rounds include Thierry Chatty-Fairweather, Harrison Ground Hopper, Starting Eleven-t Yalcin and Where did you McCombe from, where did you Lowe?

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It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times. We look back on a disappointing end to a brilliant season, covering the playoff defeat to Oldham, rumours of Hinshelwood leaving, and the 3UP campaign. We also hand out our end of season awards!

Timings:

03:45 - Discussion of York City 0-3 Oldham Athletic

34:18 - Talking points: Hinshelwood leaving rumours, Julie-Anne Uggla's 3UP letter

50:26 - Revisiting our pre-season predictions

56:54 - End of season awards

1:06:50 - Looking ahead to 2025/26 in the National League, University Challinor, reflections on the pod's eventful second season

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Here we flipping go, boys. It's playoffs time and we have a panel of Simon, Ben, Will Harris & Stu Wilson to preview the crucial semi-final v Oldham. We're also joined by Latics fan Matt from the Boundary Park Alert System podcast to give the Oldham view.

Timings:

01:02 - Introducing this week's guests Stu Wilson & Will Harris

04:49 - Discussion of Eastleigh 0-2 York City

11:18 - Scramble for playoff semi-final tickets, our thoughts on the Oldham v Halifax eliminator

23:36 - Oldham perspective on the semi-final featuring Matt from the Boundary Park Alert System podcast

47:21 - Our thoughts on the game - who are favourites?

56:58 - Talking points: is the gap between games a problem, should Watson play in goal, who to start on the wing, potential penalty takers

1:20:17 - Our predictions for the game, University Challinor, Stu's AI song

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This City team has broken many records this season, but can it break through the barrier to the Football League? We recap how our title challenge ended after recent games, and start looking ahead to the playoffs and who we might face.

Timings:

05:12 Discussion of Gateshead 1-3 York City

22:27 Discussion of York City 1-1 Oldham Athletic

36:44 Discussion of York City 2-0 Solihull Moors

47:02 Talking points - Who we want to avoid in the playoffs, Fagan-Walcott the answer at right-back?, best City front line in recent memory?

1:14:14 Preview of Eastleigh (A), University Challinor

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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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