# Hospital Ball Hospital Ball is a York City FC nostalgia podcast from York Hospital Radio featuring exclusive interviews with former players, managers and figures connected to the club. Page: Feed: --- ## [Callum Howe: “One more chance” (S15 Ep5)](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/callum-howe-one-more-chance-s15-ep5) _2026-08-09_ This week’s guest is none other than Callum Howe, club captain during one of the most memorable seasons in York City’s history. Callum joined the Minstermen in 2023 after successful spells with Harrogate Town and Solihull Moors, where he established himself as one of the National League’s top centre-halves. His time at York City only cemented that status as he quickly became a firm fan favourite… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7875ec39-d015-442f-adf4-ea1f63d829da.mp3) ## [Steve Spooner: Resilience, Goals and Forward rolls (S15 Ep4)](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/steve-spooner-resilience-goals-and-forward-rolls-s15-ep4) _2026-07-12_ Steve Spooner was a highly sought-after signing when manager Bobby Saxton swooped for his services in 1988. Although York City weren’t enjoying a golden era during his time at Bootham Crescent, Steve still left a lasting legacy. He captained the club, scored a remarkable eight-minute hat-trick, and was voted into the PFA Team of the Year. Steve’s professional career began at just 18 years old,… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f18a1f76-5b2a-4107-ade7-0f0e4bcc9136.mp3) ## [Ray 'Razor' Warburton: "I just wanted to play" (S15 Ep3)](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/ray-warburton-s15-ep3) _2026-07-05_ This week’s guest is former York City defender Ray Warburton. After swapping South Yorkshire for North Yorkshire in 1989, Ray soon became a fan favourite at Bootham Crescent, with his performances at the heart of the defence earning him a special place in supporters’ memories. Injuries may have curtailed his progress during his five-year stay with the Minstermen, but many fans still hold Ray in… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ab67dce5-babb-49f2-a286-306d240ea9e8.mp3) ## [John Williams: The Flying Postman - from non-league to the Premier League (S15 Ep2)](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/john-williams-the-flying-postman-from-non-league-to-the-premier-league-s15-ep2) _2026-05-09_ This week’s guest is iconic 1990s footballer John Williams, better known as “The Flying Postman.” John was spotted starring for local side Cradley Town by Swansea City where he quickly established himself as a key player, renowned for his pace and goalscoring exploits. John won the infamous Rumbelows Sprint Challenge at Wembley Stadium and, after only one season, stepped up to sign for Coventry… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/22e96d20-3117-49d6-8146-e8154f4e4bbf.mp3) ## [Believe & Dream, it’s just the start: Matt Uggla on York City’s Title Triumph](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/matt-uggla-believe) _2026-04-30_ In our now-annual sit-down with Matt Uggla, we reflect on a remarkable season that ended in a title triumph for York City F.C.. Matt shares his emotions from the dramatic moments at Rochdale, what the title win truly means to him, and why he believes this is only the beginning of the club’s journey back into the Football League. We also go behind the scenes, with Matt offering insight into his… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/105d80dc-96e8-47d1-8593-3cb9c99e72dd.mp3) ## [YHR Meets…John Helm (football commentator) - YHRadio Meets](https://yhradiomeets.captivate.fm/episode/yhr-meetsjohn-helm) _2026-04-12_ York Hospital Radio meets John Helm, a true commentary legend whose career spans over six decades. From standing on the terraces to calling ten World Cups, John reflects on an extraordinary journey through the game. We cover his early commentaries covering Leeds United during the Don Revie era, iconic moments across various Yorkshire football clubs, his work on FIFA tournaments, the Indian Super… [Listen](https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4217ec07-370f-45de-8a25-85c7afb62c51/John-Helm-full-edit.mp3?played_on=7fd033e1-53d4-4479-9e10-19a70e0dd346) ## [Kingsley James: Pride in What We Achieved | Inside York City’s Promotion (S15 Ep1)](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/kingsley-james) _2026-03-15_ Kingsley James lifts the lid on York City’s promotion season, his partnership with John Askey, and the tensions that eventually led to their departure. Here is an exclusive early release of Series 15 of York Hospital Ball featuring former York City assistant manager, Kingsley James. Having spent the vast majority of his playing career in the lower leagues, Kingsley faced the Minstermen many times… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cac9450a-7f5b-441a-a16c-bc0d5a6d0fd8.mp3) ## [Dipo Akinyemi: From Deliveroo to Delivering Goals (Episode 100)](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/dipo-akinyemi) _2026-01-11_ Hospital Ball welcomes York City striker Dipo Akinyemi for the 100th episode of the podcast. In this in-depth interview, Dipo reflects on his professional journey — from his early career at Stevenage, through a series of character-building loan spells, before finding his feet at Welling United and getting his career back on track. A move north of the border to Ayr United followed, where a… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7ebd9cfa-9065-48dd-8ed3-40569afa92fc.mp3) ## [Gary “The Ghost” Swann: York City’s Ultimate Cult Hero & Playoff Legend (S14 Ep5)](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/garyswann) _2025-08-17_ Our final episode in this series on cult heroes features perhaps the ultimate York City cult hero – Gary Swann Born in York, Gary began his footballing career at Hull City, where he rose through the ranks to become a first-team regular, achieving two promotions over six seasons. He then moved to Preston North End, adding another promotion to his career achievements, before joining York City on a… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bc5beaa3-b649-4417-8014-3a199de222fd.mp3) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/idPhDAHxdOAg) _2025-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Paul Stephenson: the highs and lows of a life in football (S14 Ep4)](https://yorkhospitalball.captivate.fm/episode/paul-stephenson) _2025-08-10_ In 1995, Paul Stephenson arrived at Bootham Crescent for a bargain £35,000. His dazzling skill and quick feet made an instant impact on York City supporters. Despite battling injuries in his first season, he played a key role in the club’s famous League Cup triumph over Premier League side Everton in 1996 and became a firm fan favourite during his three seasons at the club. In this exclusive… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/06460b13-8c5a-41c6-b790-d1307d0fe463.mp3)