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Great expectations

Published on: 13th September, 2026

Great expectations are growing at York City after the stunning 4-0 victory over Swindon Town.

The Crux of It panel return to discuss City’s impressive start to life back in League Two and ask just how high expectations should now be. Are the Minstermen genuine promotion contenders? Has Scott Lindsey already won over his early doubters?

The panel also discuss Harry Boyes’ brilliant start to life at York City after winning the leagues player of the month award as well as saluting the impact Alex Newby is having on the team.

Plus, we introduce brand-new feature Receipts, before the return of Pointless and the York City Museum.

The Crux of It is hosted by Dan Tait from York Hospital Radio and sponsored by the Nearly Departed app for iPhone.

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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.

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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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