The Crux of it

After an unforgettable end to a record-breaking season, The Crux of It panel returns for the final time this campaign.Michael Miles, Ben Robinson and Steve Ovenden dissect York City’s dramatic title-winning victory at Rochdale, sealed by Josh Stones’ 103rd-minute goal. Where does this game rank in the club’s history? And which players from this season earn a place in the panel’s all-time XI? Who wins the crux of it player of the year? The discussion also turns to what a return to the Football League means for the club, with a closer look at manager Stuart Maynard and the Uggla ownership.Plus, we wrap up the Mastermind game—with Steve and Ben only having one point between them.Podcast hosted and produced by Dan Tait on behalf of York Hospital Radio. Please consider donating to the charity via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

York Hospital Radio’s Chris Morgan speaks to York City manager Stuart Maynard ahead of Saturdays huge end of season, winner takes all, clash with Rochdale.

York City legends Tony Canham and Clayton Donaldson were joined by club ambassador Pat Lally for the monthly York City Supporters’ Trust live event.Recorded at Plonkers wine bar, the guests share their favourite memories from their time with the Minstermen — from memorable cup ties, promotions to panenkas.A fantastic evening of stories and nostalgia, hosted by York Hospital Radio’s Dan Tait. If you enjoy these podcasts then please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

The Crux of It panel returns as Dave Hughes, Steve Ovenden and Michael Miles discuss all the latest at York City Football Club.The panel look back on the incredible 24-game unbeaten run, pick out their favourite moments from the club’s 100 goals, and assess the resurgence of Ollie Banks — on and off the pitch.Plus, the title run-in is analysed alongside the usual features: YCFC Mastermind and Room 102.Hosted and produced by Dan Tait for York Hospital Radio.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and consider supporting York Hospital Radio:https://www.justgiving.com/charity/yorkhospitalradio

The Crux of It panel reconvenes to discuss all the recent goings-on at York City Football Club. The team debate the club closing in on a record unbeaten run, the two-horse race with Rochdale, and respond to claims of “lucky” penalties. They also reflect on five years at the LNER Community Stadium, alongside the usual features: YCFC Mastermind and Room 102.

Alex Newby’s first involvement with York City came in the form of a screamer against them—scoring for Chorley at Bootham Crescent. His fondest memory as an opponent peaked with a brace in Altrincham’s 6–1 demolition of the Minstermen in 2024.Thankfully for York fans, Alex is now plying his trade at the LNER, where 12 goals this season have quickly made him a fan favourite.Recorded live at the Supporters Trust social event at Brew York, Alex reflects on his career so far—including spells in the Football League—and shares his ambitions for the rest of the season.

York City defender Jeff King sat down for an honest and wide-ranging conversation, reflecting on a career that’s taken him from Bolton Wanderers and St Mirren to becoming a fan favourite at Halifax and Chesterfield.Now back in the fold at York City following a successful loan spell with Boreham Wood, Jeff discussed his footballing journey, the challenges he’s faced, and what it means to rejoin the Minstermen squad.This interview was recorded live at Brew York during the York City Supporters Trust February social event and was hosted by Dan Tait of the Hospital Ball podcast.If you enjoy this episode, please consider supporting our work via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

The Crux of It panel return for the first time in 2026 to review all things York City. The discussion covers recent fixtures, the defining games in January, loan players returning to the squad, and the usual features — Room 102 and YCFC Mastermind.If you enjoy these podcasts, please subscribe and consider donating to our charity via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio.

Recorded live at Brew York as part of the supporters trust social events, Dan Tait (Hospital Ball) interviewed current York City players Josh Stones and Mark Kitching as well as club ambassador Andy Leaning. Sharing insights and memories from playing for York City this was a great night. Trust events are free and held at Brew York the first Wednesday of every month. Dan hosts on behalf of York Hospital Radio, a local charity. If you enjoy the podcasts then please consider donating to the charity via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

Dan Tait hosts another crux of it panel discussion about all things York City. Regulars Jim Calverley and Steve Ovenden are joined by special guest, Michael Miles creator of the brilliant Y front fanzine. On the agenda are the free scoring Minster men, homage to Marvin Armstrong and Josh Stones as well as debating where Ollie Pearce ranks in the all-time strikers to have played for the club. Usual features Room 102 and Mastermind return as well as York city supporters trust updates.

The Crux of it panel are back for another discussion on all things York City. A quarter of the way through the season and an eagerly awaited FA Cup draw was a great time for regulars Ben Robinson, Jim Calverley, Dave Hughes and Steve Ovenden to chew the fat. Usual features Room 102 and Mastermind return. If you enjoy the podcast please consider donating to our charity via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

Phil Bewers chats to York City manager Stuart Maynard ahead of the huge game against Carlisle United. Discussing the disappointment of Saturdays result, update on the fitness of Olly Banks as well as a preview of Tuesday nights opponents.

Phil Bewers chats to York City manager Stuart Maynard ahead of his first home game in charge vs Tamworth.

Hospital Radio’s Phil Bewers speaks to the new York City manager, Stuart Maynard, at his first official press conference discussing what attracted him to the club and how he is looking forward to working with the players on the training ground.

They say a week is a long time in football but York City have had an eventful few hours from announcing the departure of manager Adam Hinshelwood to then announcing Stuart Maynard as his replacement shortly after. Here to discuss the tenure and legacy of Adam Hinshelwood are the panel of Ben Robinson, Dave Hughes and everyone’s favourite lion impersonator, Steve Ovenden. From the highs and lows of Hinshball to the arrival of Stuart Maynard, here is a bonus podcast to discuss the events of today.

This episode features edited highlights from Paddy McLaughlin’s testimonial event at Haxby Sports Bar. This part features the man himself, Paddy McLaughlin, as well as his former teammate at both Grimsby Town and York City, Lennell John-Lewis. Topics of conversation include Paddy's best ever manager and his favourite ever team performance.Tickets for the Paddy McLaughlin testimonial dinner are available here: http://bit.ly/3HcTDrI

This episode features edited highlights from Paddy McLaughlin’s testimonial event at Haxby Sports Bar. Joining the conversation are former teammates Matty Blair, Dan Parslow, and Scott Barrow, along with current York City player Josh Stones. Together, they share memories of playing alongside Paddy and swap stories from their time with the Minstermen.Tickets for the Paddy McLaughlin testimonial dinner are available here: http://bit.ly/3HcTDrI

The Crux of It panel reconvenes ahead of the 2025–26 National League season to discuss York City’s chances of winning promotion to the Football League.Recorded on location at the House of Trembling Madness, Dan Tait (Hospital Ball) poses the questions to a panel featuring Ben Robinson, Jim Calverley, and Dave Hughes, with additional contributions from Mark Debnam, Paul Walton, and Steve Ovenden.Topics on the agenda include signings, departures, bookies’ odds, key rivals, and final predictions.Stay tuned for a new quiz segment at the end, where Jim Calverley answers questions on his specialist subject: Paddy McLaughlin.

York City supporters Michael Miles (of Yfront fanzine fame) and Tom Swanton took time out from running well-being sessions as part of a school festival to make their crux of it debuts and chat all things pre-season. Early thoughts on signings, likely challengers and thoughts on the fixture list.

Final podcast of the season from the Crux of it team. Here, the usual suspects Ben Robinson, Dave Hughes and Steve Ovenden (aka Yorkie the Lion) look back on a brilliant season from York City; 96 points, 95 goals yet no promotion for our beloved Minstermen. The panel look at the defeat to Oldham before delving into the highs and lows of the season as a whole before finishing with the regular Room 102 feature deciding what York City related things should be consigned to footballs dustbin. If you’ve enjoyed these podcasts then please consider donating to our charity via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

Regular panellists Ben Robinson, Dave Hughes and Steve Ovenden join host Dan Tait previewing the upcoming Play-off Semi-Final vs Oldham Athletic as well as reminiscing over previous semi-final games and considering what to throw into Room 102.

Recorded live at Brew York, this special York City FC podcast captures the final York City Supporters Trust social event of the season. Club legends Chris Jones and Michael Ingham share insights and memories from their own promotion-winning campaigns with York City FC, offering a timely perspective ahead of the team’s upcoming playoff push.Plus, Steve Ovenden—better known as the man behind Yorkie the Lion—joins for a bonus segment packed with hilarious behind-the-scenes stories. A must-listen for York City fans reliving past glories and backing the current team on their promotion journey.

Phil Bewers of York Hospital Radio catches up with York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of the final game of the regular season away to Eastleigh.

The Crux of it returns at another crucial part of the season with York City buoyant after a phenomenal 7-2 victory over Aldershot Town. Can they really chase down Barnet? Our panel of Jim Calverley, Mark Debnam and Ben Robinson cover all the main talking points from the run in, club finances, clubman of the year award as well as our usual moan corner and weakest link game. This episode was hosted, edited and produced by Dan Tait. It was recorded on behalf of York Hospital Radio. Please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

Phil Bewers caught up with York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends home fixture against Aldershot. The visitors have a Wembley visit secured after reaching the FA Trophy Final, York City will hope to get there in the playoffs should their pursuit of Barnet fall short.

Dan Tait hosted the supporters trust social event at Brew York where current players Marvin Armstrong and Dipo Akinyemi were joined by club ambassador Ian Blackstone. Ian Blackstone played in a side that was pipped to automatic promotion by Barnet but won at Wembley to secure promotion. Could lightening strike twice?

Phil Bewers interviews Adam Hinshelwood ahead of the midweek trip to playoff chasing Rochdale. Can the minstermen bounce back from defeat at Braintree?

Dan Tait hosted the supporters trust social event at Brew York where current players Joe Felix and Billy Chadwick were joined by club ambassador Pat Lally.

Phil Bewers chats to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of Tuesday nights game against Altrincham.

Our latest Crux of it episode sees Debbo, Steve (Yorkie) and Dave Hughes previewing the huge game at Barnet. The panel discuss all of major supporter talking points as well as a return to the moans and groans from the terraces plus can Debbo retain his weakest link crown by remembering who played in an old Barnet v York fixture.

Live from Brew York, as part of the York City Supporters Trust monthly socials, Dan Tait spoke to current players Tyrese Sinclair, Malachi Fagan-Walcott and club ambassador Derek Hood.

As part of our goal line preview show Phil Bewers chats with manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of the Woking game.

Hospital Radio’s Head of sport Phil Bewers speaks to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends clash with Dagenham and Redbridge.

Here is our annual Crux of it Christmas special featuring panel regulars Dave Hughes, Ben Robinson and Mark Debnam. Discussing the season so far; incredible home form, indifferent recent away form, reviewing the players of the season so far and debating the potential January comings and goings before going on to compete in our Christmas quiz. These podcasts are a spin off from York Hospital Radio. If you enjoy the podcasts then please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio.

As part of the monthly York City supporters trust events, we recently welcomed club legend and newly appointed ambassador, Daniel Parslow to Brew York for a live podcast and Q&A. Daniel speaks about his time at the club from the highs of captaining the team at Wembley, the epic week in 2012, winning clubman of the year three times to the lows of relegation and having to retire from the game early. Daniel remains popular with supporters and this was a great reflection interview on his football career.

Phil Bewers chats to Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends trip to Tamworth. Adam gives an update on players as well as how the club are balancing everything ahead of the Christmas period.

As part of the monthly York City supporters trust social events, we welcomed the York City assistant manager Gary Elphick and first team coach Cam Morrison. Both had no hesitation in joining manager Adam Hinshelwood as part of the management team at the LNER and here we discuss their coaching journeys that lead them to this point. From the late night grim re-watching of the 6-1 mauling at Altrincham to the way in which the club recruited in the summer, this is a great insight into the current set up at the club. Trust socials are free to all York City supporters and take place at Brew York the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January). These podcasts are a spin off from York Hospital Radio. If you enjoy them please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

Phil Bewers catches up with York City manager Adam Hinshelwood after a disappointing midweek defeat at the hands of Altrincham. Here we find out how the squad is shaping up as the team look to bounce back with victory of over Maidenhead this weekend at the LNER.

York Hospital Radio’s Head of Sport Phil Bewers speaks to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends home game with Yeovil Town. The Minstermen are looking to bounce back following their defeat last week at Forest Green Rovers.

The final guest from this months supporters trust social was York City's top scorer, Ollie Pearce. After scoring 155 goals for Worthing, Ollie joined Adam Hinshelwood's Minstermen this summer and has been in red hot form and become a firm fan favourite. This interview discusses his career to date including representing England C, his take on the adjustments he has had to make turning full-time, stepping up in levels and his highlights so far in a York City shirt.

As part of the monthly Supporters Trust social events, York Hospital Radio's Dan Tait interviewed York City goalkeeper Harrison Male live from Brew York. Harrison discusses the season so far including knee slides at Halifax, keeper rotation, the winners mentality in the group as well as looking back to earlier spells in his career with Worthing, Dorking, Leeds United and caps for England U15s, 17s and C team.

As part of the latest Supporters Trust event, Dan Tait spoke to club ambassador Ian Blackstone about his time at Bootham Crescent. Ian only turned professional at the age of 25 but discusses his hat-trick at Wrexham, development under genius John Ward, avoiding Alan Little in training games and playing at the old Wembley Stadium as well as many other tales from his playing days. The trust socials take place the first Wednesday of every month at Brew York, free to everyone to attend.

Phil Bewers caught up with Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends clash with Hartlepool United. They discuss the potential crowd, Joe Felix’s first goal for the club and an update on club captain Lennell John Lewis's injury.

Hospital Radio's Dan Tait, season ticket holder Mark Debnam and Steve Ovenden, aka the Original Yorkie the Lion, discuss York City's FA Cup tie at Wycombe Wanderers before giving their best and worst experiences of football's most iconic competition. From the highs of beating Arsenal to the lows of losing at home to Buxton.

The podcast episode where we completely get carried away but after so many lows in the recent history of York City Football Club, why shouldn't we. Our panel for this show is Jim Calverley from the supporters trust, regular sharp shooter Mark Debnam and special guest, Steve Ovenden aka the original Yorkie the Lion. Topical discussion points include the potential and predictions for the remainder of the season, is this the meanest centre back partnership since Lowe and McCombe, are there really no weak links in the squad?

York Hospital Radio’s Phil Bewers chats with York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends short trip to Halifax.

Phil Bewers caught up with York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends return to league action.

Gary Elphick was on press duties today as Phil Bewers spoke to him about this weekends trip to Biggleswade in the FA Cup.

As part of the latest York City Supporters Trust social event, Jim Calverley spoke to current players Callum Howe, Ryan Fallowfield, and Dan Batty. The trust socials take place the first Wednesday of every month and are free to all York City supporters (trust members or not).

Our annual review podcast around the ten game marker has seen a huge difference - we are all still positive. The likes of which have not been seen associated with York City for over a decade so here Ben Robinson, Dave Hughes, Mark Debnam and Paul Walton join Dan Tait to discuss the brilliant start to the season and make some revised predictions.