Topical preview and review show of York City Football Club presented by Dan Tait (York Hospital Ball podcast) with panel guests from Jim Calverley (York City Supporters Trust), Steve Ovenden (aka the original Yorkie) and south standers Dave Hughes and Ben Robinson.
The Crux of it
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Topical preview and review show of York City Football Club presented by Dan Tait (York Hospital Ball podcast) with panel guests from Jim Calverley (York City Supporters Trust), Steve Ovenden (aka the original Yorkie) and south standers Dave Hughes and Ben Robinson.
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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
From Guiseley to Glory: Ten years of non-league (Part Two)
<p>The Crux of It panel return for part two of their look back on ten years in non-league football. The second instalment sees them reflect on the transition from Bootham Crescent to the LNER Community Stadium.</p><p>A rollercoaster first season saw the team promoted from National League North. Sadly, celebrations were short-lived, as the return to the National League was overseen by new ‘cheeky’ chairman Glen Henderson, who sacked popular manager John Askey and replaced him with David Webb.</p><p>Mikey Morton would eventually come in and save the club from relegation before the Uggla family replaced Henderson as the club’s owners and began to turn around the club’s fortunes.</p><p>Things were not easy along the way. A humbling 6-1 defeat at Altrincham would ultimately become a turning point from which York City would not look back.</p><p>The podcast ends by bringing listeners up to date with the epic previous season, which ended in championship glory and promotion back to the Football League after a decade away, culminating in the legendary Rochdale game.</p><p>The Crux of It is hosted by Dan Tait (Hospital Ball). If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and consider donating to our charity via <u><a href="http://justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio</a></u>.</p>
June 1, 2026
From Guiseley to Glory: Ten years of non-league (Part One)
<p>With York City having secured promotion back to the football league after a ten year absence, the crux of it panel delve back into the highs and lows of the journey back. From harrowing 6-1 defeats at Gateshead and Guiseley to the epic victory at Rochdale to seal the championship and everything in between, Dave Hughes, Ben Robinson, Jim Calverley and Michael Miles reminisce on the surreal experiences from being a York City supporter the past ten years.</p><p>Part One focuses on the tenures of Jackie McNamara, Martin Gray, Sam Collins and Steve Watson. The panel discuss their memories and stories from following York City during this period.</p><p>The Crux of it is hosted by Dan Tait (Hospital Ball). If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe and consider donating to our charity via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio</p>
April 27, 2026
We are the Champions
<p>After an unforgettable end to a record-breaking season, The Crux of It panel returns for the final time this campaign.</p><p>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? </p><p>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.</p><p>Plus, we wrap up the Mastermind game—with Steve and Ben only having one point between them.</p><p>Podcast hosted and produced by Dan Tait on behalf of York Hospital Radio. Please consider donating to the charity via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio</p>
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