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From Guiseley to Glory: Ten years of non-league (Part One)

Published on: 1st June, 2026

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.

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.

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

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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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