The Crux of it

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.

This guest needs little introduction, York City manager Adam Hinshelwood. In this interview we discuss everything from his playing career, coaching philosophy, time at Worthing to, of course, his meteoric rise at York City from the humbling 6-1 defeat at Altrincham where the club looked odds on for a relegation to the top of the league where the club proudly sits now. This interview was conducted by Dan Tait, edited and produced by James Charters.

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.

York Hospital Radio's head of sport Phil Bewers speaks to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends trip to Aldershot.

As part of the latest York City supporters trust event Dan Tait chatted to Rory Watson discussing his career from early beginnings in the Premier League, winning at Bootham Crescent, his time at Wrexham as well as his part in York City's survival last season.

As part of the monthly York City Supporters Trust social event Dan Tait spoke to loyal clubman Paddy McLaughlin discussing his long association with the club across two spells. As mentioned at the top of the episode, York City supporters trust are fundraising for a new team mini bus. Details are herehttps://ycst.org.uk/fund-that-minibus/

York Hospital Radio's Phil Bewers speaks to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of his sides trip to Wealdstone this weekend.

Phil Bewers speaks to Adam Hinshelwood ahead of this weekends trip to Dagenham looking for a reaction from his players after the surprise defeat to Boston United on Monday.

York Hospital Radio's Phil Bewers caught up with York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of his sides trip to Sutton United. Adam discusses the depth of squad including goalkeepers as well as using substitutions.

A few months on from the relief of staying in the National League, Adam Hinshelwood has transformed the squad with plenty of signings whilst moving a number of players on. Our panel of Mark Debnam, Jim Calverley and Dave Hughes discuss whether the recruitment will be good enough to see a change in fortunes for the Minstermen and give their predictions ahead of the new season.

Another interview from York City's open training session. Loyal servant Paddy McLaughlin discusses his new contract, coaching badges, aims for the new season and the optimism in the group ahead of the season opener at Southend.

As part of York City's open training session, York Hospital Radio caught up with Alex Hunt ahead of the new season. Alex discusses how much he enjoyed his time with the club on loan last season and how easy the decision was to make it permanent this summer as well as his personal aims for the new campaign.

As part of York City's open training session, York Hospital Radio spoke to new signing Ollie Pearce covering his aims for the season, fitness and sharpness ahead of Southend as well as how he has settled up north.

We catch up with Steve Ovenden, aka the original Yorkie the Lion, to get his unique take on pre-season. Steve works tirelessly off the pitch for the supporters trust as well as donning the suit on the pitch as the club mascot.

We speak with Worthing FC Podcaster, commentator and supporter Peter Vale about three of York City's new signings who all played for Adam Hinshelwood for Worthing. Peter goes into depth about Harrison Male, Joe Felix and Ollie Pearce discussing their careers down on the south coast and whether he believes they will be good business for the Minster men.

It's that time again when the panel look back at the season just gone for York City. This episode discusses highs and lows of the campaign, thoughts on the retained list and whether the fans are optimistic for the future. Featuring the opinions of Mark Debnam, Jim Calverley and Dave Hughes, presented by Dan Tait.

Hospital Radio's Phil Bewers speaks to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of Saturdays crucial game with Woking.

This episode reviews York City's progress since Adam Hinshelwood replaced Neal Ardley in the managerial hot seat. Discussing results, performances, tactics, signings and everything in between. Hosted by Dan Tait this is a rare wholly positive episode in which panelists Dave Hughes and Ben Robinson wax lyrical about the recent form.

Hospital Radio's Phil Bewers interviews York City manager Adam Hinshelwood ahead of the Chesterfield game on Good Friday.

York Hospital Radio's Phil Bewers speaks to York City manager Adam Hinshelwood as part of the regular pre match press conference.

Hospital Radio's Phil Bewers interviews York City manager Adam Hinshelwood as part of the weekly York City press conference.

There won't be many York City supporters familiar with the work of new manager Adam Hinshelwood. We spoke to Worthing FC fan, commentator, podcaster and supporters association member Peter Vale for an in-depth look at what York City fans can expect from the new man in charge at the LNER.

Panellists and season ticket holders Mark Debnam and Dave Hughes join Dan Tait to discuss the clubs sacking of manager Neal Ardley after only six months in charge as well as covering the swift appointment of Worthing FC gaffer Adam Hinshelwood. With the club hovering just above the relegation zone, the panel debate whether it was the right call at such a late stage of the season and if they think the change will spark the much needed bounce effect.

A season that had so much optimism continues to be a rollercoaster for York City supporters. Regulars Ben Robinson and Dan Tait are joined by guest panellist Dave Hughes to analyse the good and bad of York City's form post Christmas. Answering the questions such as have we found the best position for Billy Chadwick? Do we really set up too defensively every game? and was that a massive own goal to have the Prime Minister holding a York City shirt? If you enjoy these episodes then please consider donating to the charity York Hospital Radio via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

As we reach the halfway point of the season South stander Ben Robinson and National League TV commentators Dan Tait and Paul Walton discuss the ups and downs of York City's 2023/24 campaign so far. This podcast is a spin off from York Hospital Radio. If you enjoy the podcast then please consider donating to justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

It's been a while but the Crux of It panellists are back to discuss the over inflated season predictions. A lot has happened since the preview show so regular contributors Ben, Dan, Debbo and Jim give their take on what's been happening at the LNER. This includes the new signings (and there are a fair few of them) and Debbo's plea to the supporter base regarding goal music. Presented by Paul Walton, this pod is a spin off from York Hospital Radio. Please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio. New logo designed by Ryan Brookes.