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City are back!

Published on: 24th August, 2026

The Crux of It panel discuss all the latest goings-on at York City Football Club as they reflect on City’s start to life back in League Two.

Topical debate points include…Is a new striker now top of the priorities? Has Scott Lindsey earned himself some leeway after two encouraging performances? And is the race run for the likes of Ben Brookes and Ash Palmer?

Plus, a player focus on three standout performers and the return of the usual features — Pointless and the York City Museum.

This podcast is hosted by Dan Tait from York Hospital Radio and is sponsored by the Nearly Departed app for iPhone.

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About the Podcast

The Crux of it

York City FC podcast featuring supporter discussion and analysis, match previews and reviews, live events, press conferences and exclusive interviews.

The Crux of It is a York City FC podcast bringing supporters discussion, debate and analysis on all the latest news from the Minstermen.

Presented by Dan Tait, host of the York Hospital Ball podcast, the regular panel features Y Front fanzine creator Michael Miles, Steve Ovenden — better known as the Original Yorkie — and South Stand supporters Jim Calverley, Dave Hughes and Ben Robinson.

Episodes feature topical discussion on York City, match previews and reviews, player and manager analysis, and all the major talking points surrounding YCFC. Regular features include York City Pointless and the York City Museum, where the panel nominate memorable players, games, goals and artefacts from the club’s history.

The feed also features special episodes, live events, press conferences and exclusive interviews.

Produced by York Hospital Radio.

About your hosts

Dan Tait

Dan Tait is the host of The Crux of It and York Hospital Ball, two York City FC podcasts produced by York Hospital Radio. A lifelong York City supporter, Dan has interviewed many former players, managers and figures connected with the club and regularly hosts supporter discussion, live events and special episodes covering the Minstermen.

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The Hospital Broadcasting Association supports over 150 hospital, health and wellbeing broadcasters across the UK.