York City F.C.

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York City
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Full name York City Football Club
Nickname(s) The Minstermen, Yorkies
Founded 1908 (reformed 1922)
Ground KitKat Crescent
York
(Capacity 9,034[1])
Chairman Flag of England Jason McGill[2]
Manager Flag of New Zealand Colin Walker
League Conference National
2007–08 Conference National, 14th
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York City Football Club is an English football club based in York. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions. The club briefly rose as high as the second tier of English football, spending two seasons in the Second Division in the 1970s. At the end of the 2003–04 season the club lost their League status when they were relegated from the Third Division, and have since remained in the Conference.

York have enjoyed more success in cup competitions than in the league, with highlights including an FA Cup semi-final appearance in 1955. In the 1995–96 League Cup, York beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford; Manchester United went on to win the FA Cup and Premiership double that season.

York play their home games at KitKat Crescent in York. This stadium was formerly known as Bootham Crescent, but was renamed KitKat Crescent as part of a sponsorship deal with Nestlé, whose confectionery factory, formerly known as Rowntree's, is one of the city's largest employers.

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[edit] History

For more details on this topic, see History of York City F.C..
For information on the current season, see York City F.C. season 2007-08 or for previous years see York City F.C. seasons.

York City Football Club was first founded in 1908 as an amateur side,[3] although some sources state the roots of the club can be traced as far back as 1897 when the York and District League was formed.[4] The club joined the Northern League in 1908, but left after two seasons to form the Yorkshire Combination (a proto-Yorkshire League). The club turned professional in 1912 and joined the Midland League, where they played for three seasons, rising as high as tenth position. They played their final season in 1914–15 before folding in 1917 during the First World War.[5]

York City squad of 1922.
York City squad of 1922.

The club was re-founded in 1922 by members of the former club. These members founded a limited company and gained admission to the Midland League where they played in for seven seasons, achieving a highest finish of sixth, in both 1924–25 and 1926–27.[6][7] York were elected to the Football League in 1929,[8] and spent the following 22 seasons in Division Three North, from 1929–30 to 1957–58. The club ended the majority of seasons in the bottom half of the table until the 1950s, when they reached fourth in both the 1952–53 and 1954–55 seasons.[8]

The club fared better in cup competitions and built a reputation for "giant killing",[9] the earliest example being in the 1937–38 season FA Cup tournament, when the club, then playing in the Third Division, managed to knock out First Division West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough. They met Huddersfield Town in the quarter-finals which was drawn 0–0, before losing the replay 2–1 at Leeds Road.[8] The club's longest cup run came when they reached the FA Cup semi-final in the 1954–55 season, a campaign in which Arthur Bottom scored eight goals for the club, and the team eliminated a Blackpool side featuring Stanley Matthews.[4] In the semi-final, York drew 1–1 with Newcastle United, taking the tie to a replay, in which City were defeated 2–0.[8]

In 1958, York became founding members of the Fourth Division, as the Third Divisions North and South were restructured into new Third and Fourth divisions, based on league positions at the end of the 1957–58 season. They missed out on the runner-up spot in the inaugural season only on goal average, and were promoted to the Third Division in third place,[10] but were relegated back after just one season.[11] A second promotion in 1964–65, again in third place in the Fourth Division,[12] saw a similar instant relegation back from the Third Division the next season.[13] York's record of promotion every six years was maintained by a team sporting the future England forward Phil Boyer in 1970–71,[14][15] and this time the team managed to stay in the Third Division, albeit only on goal average in both the next two seasons.[16][17]

After these two seasons the team hit form in the 1973–74 season, when "three up, three down" promotion and relegation was introduced to the Football League. After being among the leaders all season York City were eventually promoted to Division Two in third place. Their first season in the Second Division saw York finish in their highest ever league position, 15th place.[8] On March 29, 1975, they played in front of the highest ever League crowd to see them – 46,802 at Old Trafford in a 2–1 defeat to Manchester United. The following season York finished in 21st place in the Second Division and were relegated back to the Third Division.[8] Under former Manchester United manager Wilf McGuinness, the club dropped further still, into Division Four in the 1976–77 season after finishing bottom of the Third Division. In the 1981–82 season, York failed to win in 12 home games, a club record, and lost to non-league side Altrincham in the FA Cup. In the 1983–84 season York won the Fourth Division with a record 101 points,[8] the first team to do so in the Football League.[18] In January 1985, York City recorded a shock result in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup by beating Arsenal 1–0 at Bootham Crescent, courtesy of a penalty from Keith Houchen.[19] York proceeded to draw 1–1 with Liverpool at Bootham Crescent on 16 February 1985, but lost 7–0 in the replay at Anfield, York's record cup defeat.[8]

In 1993 York ended a five year spell in the Third Division by gaining promotion to the Second Division via the playoffs, beating Crewe Alexandra on penalties in the final at Wembley Stadium.[20] York stayed in the Second Division for six seasons, during which they reached the playoffs in their first season, but lost to Stockport County in the semi-finals.[8]

York recorded a shock victory in the 1995–96 League Cup Second Round, when they beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford.[21] York then went on to beat Everton in the Second Round of the League Cup the following season in 1996.[8] They drew the first leg 1–1 at Goodison Park, but won the second leg 3–2 at Bootham Crescent.[22]

Chris Brass hugs Viv Busby after a win for York City in 2004.
Chris Brass hugs Viv Busby after a win for York City in 2004.

In December 2001, long-serving chairman Douglas Craig put the club and its ground up for sale for £4.5 million, announcing that unless a new owner was found before April 1, 2002, York City would be withdrawn from the Football League.[23] Team B&Q racing driver and team owner John Batchelor took over as chairman in March 2002.[24] Batchelor promised the club he would buy the ground, give the trust 24% of the shares and would invite two supporters onto the board, but after these promises all went undelivered,[25] a group of York supporters formed the Supporters’ Trust who took control of the club in 2003.[26]

York failed to win any of their final 20 league fixtures in the 2003–04 season and were relegated to the Conference after 75 years of League membership.[8] This was followed by the sacking of manager Chris Brass in November 2004.[27] Billy McEwan eventually succeeded Brass,[28] and led the team to 17th place during their first season in the Conference.[29] York finished in 8th place in the 2005–06 season,[30] missing out on the playoffs. The following season, York reached the play-off semi-finals, where they were beaten by Morecambe.[31]

[edit] Colours and crest

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Current third kit.

Throughout the majority of the history of the club, York City have worn red shirts with white shorts. However, in the club's first season, 1922–23, maroon shirts were worn, with white shorts and black socks. Moreover, in the 1930s, York changed their maroon jerseys to chocolate and cream stripes, a reference to the city's association with the confectionery industry. After five years they changed their colours to what were described as "distinctive red shirts", with the official explanation that the striped jerseys clashed with opponents too often. To mark York's promotion to the Second Division in 1974, a bold white "Y" was added to the teams shirts, with the club coming to be referred to as the "Y-fronts". Red shirts returned in 1978, along with navy shorts.[6]

In June 2003, York City agreed a deal for Nike to provide the club's kits.[32] Since 2004, the club has dropped navy from the kits and instead use plain red and white.[6] Though a sizeable proportion of the fans are unhappy with the navy being dropped. For the 2007–08 season, the club brought in a third kit in the form of a light blue shirt and socks, with maroon shorts.[33]

York City crest: 1978–2002.
York City crest: 1978–2002.

York City originally had a crest which depicted the York Minster and a White Rose of York.[34] This was replaced in the 1970s, when the club switched to a Y-shaped logo which featured on the front of the shirts.[34] A new crest was introduced in 1978, which depicted the Bootham Bar, two lions and the club name in all-white and in 1982 this was changed into a coloured version.[6]

When John Batchelor took over as chairman of the club in 2002, the crest was replaced by one showing the club's new name of "York City Soccer Club".[34] After Batchelor's period at the club, the name returned to "Football Club" and a new logo was introduced. This was selected following a competition featured in York's Evening Press newspaper. The badge has some similarities to the coat of arms of York; it features five lions, four of which are navy blue and are placed on a white "Y" shaped background.[6] The rest of the background is red with the fifth lion in white, placed between the top part of the "Y".[6]

The first sponsor to appear on York shirts was Cussins & Light Ltd., a commercial property leasing company based in York, who sponsored the club from 1982 to 1984.[6] Subsequent sponsors have been Cameron's (1984 to 1985), Hansa (1985 to 1990), Flamingo Land (1990 to 1991), Portakabin (1991 to 2001), Evening Press (2001 to 2003) and Phoenix Software (2003 to 2005).[6] CLP Industries agreed a five-figure deal to sponsor York's shirts in 2005, ahead of the 2005–06 season.[35]

[edit] Stadia

For more details on this topic, see Fulfordgate.
For more details on this topic, see KitKat Crescent.
KitKat Crescent in 2007.
KitKat Crescent in 2007.

Between 1922 and 1932, York City played their home games at Fulfordgate.[36] York purchased the land for Bootham Crescent, a former cricket ground, in summer 1932, as it was closer to the club's centre of support and the railway station than Fulfordgate. Bootham Crescent was converted into a football ground; a main stand was built and a roof was erected above the Popular stand. The ground opened on 31 August 1932. In March 1938, the ground's record attendance was set when 28,123 people watched York City play Huddersfield Town.[37]

The ground was damaged during the Second World War when a bomb landed on housing at the Shipton Street End, but shortly after the war ended, the terracing was laid properly with concrete. At this point most of the ground was still uncovered. The stadium was fitted with floodlights in 1959, which were used for the first time in a friendly against Newcastle United on 28 October 1959.[37]

During the mid-1980s, £300,000 was spent on a series of improvements to the Bootham Crescent ground, which was funded by money generated during York City's FA Cup run in the 1984–85 season, which included games against Arsenal and then Liverpool, including a replay at Liverpool in front of a crowd of 43,000.

York's average league attendances at KitKat Crescent from 1932 to 2007.
York's average league attendances at KitKat Crescent from 1932 to 2007.

The improvements included building hospitality suites behind the main stand, new club offices, turnstiles, new crush barriers, and the addition of more seats to the Popular Stand, giving a seating capacity of 2,883 seats out of a total capacity of 13,185.[37]

The capacity of Bootham Crescent had at one time been 12,475, with 3,245 seats, but this was reduced in 1994 because of an increase to the family area of the Main stand due to popular demand, and alterations to enable the ground to comply with the recommendations made in the Taylor Report. It saw 326 seats replacing a standing area, reducing capacity. Stricter rules concerning the density of people standing resulting from the Taylor Report further reduced capacity. New floodlights were installed during the summer of 1995, costing £122,000. These floodlights are twice as bright as the original floodlights, and meet the requirements for Division One football. A drainage system was installed to improve the quality of the pitch during winter, costing several thousand pounds. A water tower was also installed in the late 1990s.[37]

York had planned a move to Huntington Stadium in 2003, but withdrew their application as they were given a loan of £2 million from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, which secured the purchase of Bootham Crescent.[38] In January 2005, following a sponsorship deal with Nestlé, Bootham Crescent was renamed KitKat Crescent.[39] The ground currently holds a capacity of 9,034.[1]

[edit] New stadium

On 4 February 2004, the club's board announced that an agreement had been reached which would see York City remain at Bootham Crescent until 2015.[37] York's board revealed in February 2007 that the club are hoping the move to a new ground can be completed within five years.[40] It is hoped that the new stadium will not just provide a home for York City, but can also be used as a concert venue.[41] It is to be built on either the British Sugar factory site, York Central or land north of the Nestlé complex.[42]

The new stadium will be similar to Princes Park of Dartford FC, but will hold a larger capacity. Steve Galloway, City of York Council leader, said his aspiration was for a 10,000-seater stadium to be built, which would be home to both York City and York City Knights, although, speaking at the launch of his party's election manifesto on 3 April 2007, he said it may be smaller initially, at 6,000 or 7,000 seats.[42]

[edit] Supporters and rivalries

York City is one of the best supported clubs in the Conference National, with an average home attendance of 3,054 for the 2006–07 season.[43] The club has a number of domestic supporters' groups, including Harrogate Minstermen and the ultras group Jorvik Reds.[44] The York Nomad Society is the hooligan firm associated with the club.[45] Like some other professional football clubs in England, York City has a small number of fans who have had Banning Orders placed on them by the club for unreasonable behaviour.[46][47]

York against local rivals Hull in 2000.
York against local rivals Hull in 2000.

For home games, the club produces an "Official Match programme", which consists of 48 pages and is sold for £2.50. The club is also the subject of an independent supporters' fanzine, Ginner's Left Foot, which was launched in February 2002.[48] Dr. John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, became the patron to York City for the 2007–08 season, after purchasing a season ticket in May 2007.[49]

Traditionally, York City's two main rivalries have been with Scarborough and Hull City.[50] The rivalry between Hull and York is represented by a battle between lion (York City's mascot) and tiger (Hull City's mascot), but in recent times the clubs have played in different league and so it has not been as intense. To a lesser extent there are also local rivalries with Doncaster Rovers, Darlington, Hartlepool United and more recently one with Greater Manchester side Bury.[1]

[edit] Statistics and records

For more details on this topic, see York City F.C. records.

Barry Jackson holds the record for York City appearances, having played 539 matches. Former defender Andy McMillan comes second, having played 492 matches. The record for a goalkeeper is held by Tommy Forgan, with 428 appearances.[51] Norman Wilkinson is the club's top goalscorer with 143 goals in all competitions. Wilkinson also holds the club record for goals scored in the League (127) and FA Cup (16).[52]

The club's widest victory margin in the league was their 9–1 win against Southport in the Division Three North in 1957. Their heaviest defeat in the league was 12–0 against Chester City in 1936.[53]

York City's record home attendance is 28,123, for an FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town on 5 March 1938 at Bootham Crescent.[53] With the introduction of regulations enforcing all-seater stadiums, it is unlikely that this record will be beaten in the foreseeable future.

The highest transfer fee received for a York City player is £1 million, from Manchester United for Jonathan Greening in March 1998, while the most spent by the club on a player was £140,000 for Adrian Randall from Burnley in December 1995.[53]

[edit] Players

As of 10 June 2008.[54]

[edit] Current squad

No. Position Player
3 Flag of England DF Mark Robinson
5 Flag of England DF David McGurk
6 Flag of Wales DF Daniel Parslow
7 Flag of England FW Onome Sodje
10 Flag of England FW Craig Farrell
11 Flag of England MF Martyn Woolford
13 Flag of England GK Josh Mimms
15 Flag of Scotland MF Simon Rusk
16 Flag of England FW Richard Brodie
18 Flag of England FW Adam Boyes
No. Position Player
20 Flag of England GK Jonathon McDonald
21 Flag of England DF Jimmy Beadle
23 Flag of England DF Ben Purkiss
25 Flag of Northern Ireland DF Darren Kelly
28 Flag of England DF Andy McWilliams
29 Flag of England MF Liam Shepherd
–– Flag of England DF Mark Greaves
–– Flag of England MF Steven Hogg
–– Flag of Northern Ireland GK Michael Ingham
–– Flag of England MF Ben Wilkinson

[edit] Notable former players

For more details on this topic, see List of York City F.C. players.
For more details on this topic, see List of York City F.C. Clubmen of the Year.

Clubman of the Year

Year Winner
1973–74 Flag of England Phil Burrows
1974–75 Flag of England Chris Topping
1975–76 Flag of England Micky Cave
1976–77 Flag of England Brian Pollard
1977–78 Flag of England Gordon Staniforth
1978–79 Flag of England Gordon Staniforth
1979–80 Flag of England Ian McDonald
1980–81 Flag of England Eddie Blackburn
1981–82 Flag of Jamaica Keith Walwyn
1982–83 Flag of England Derek Hood
1983–84 Flag of Scotland John MacPhail
1984–85 Flag of Scotland John MacPhail
1985–86 Flag of England Simon Mills
1986–87 Flag of Jamaica Keith Walwyn
1987–88 Flag of England Dale Banton
1988–89 Flag of England Ian Helliwell
1989–90 Flag of England Chris Marples
1990–91 Flag of England Steve Tutill
 
Year Winner
1991–92 Flag of Northern Ireland Jon McCarthy
1992–93 Flag of England Paul Stancliffe
1993–94 Flag of England Paul Barnes
1994–95 Flag of Northern Ireland Jon McCarthy
1995–96 Flag of South Africa Andy McMillan
1996–97 Flag of England Tony Barras
1997–98 Flag of England Steve Bushell
1998–99 Flag of England Barry Jones
1999–00 Flag of England Barry Jones
2000–01 Flag of Northern Ireland Alan Fettis
2001–02 Flag of Northern Ireland Alan Fettis
2002–03 Flag of England Chris Brass
2003–04 Flag of England Darren Dunning
2004–05 Flag of England Dave Merris
2005–06 Flag of England Clayton Donaldson
2006–07 Flag of England Neal Bishop
2007–08 Flag of England David McGurk

[edit] Managers

Colin Walker, York's current manager.
Colin Walker, York's current manager.
Main article: List of York City F.C. managers
As of 26 April 2008. Only professional, competitive matches are counted.[55]
Name Nat Managerial Tenure G W D L Win %
Jock Collier Flag of Scotland July 1928–May 1930 47 17 18 12 36.17
George Sherrington Flag of England May 1930–May 1933 130 50 21 59 38.46
Jock Collier Flag of Scotland May 1933–March 1937 168 58 38 72 34.52
Tom Mitchell Flag of England March 1937–February 1950 277 95 64 118 34.29
Dick Duckworth Flag of England March 1950–October 1952 126 40 42 44 31.74
Charlie Spencer Flag of England November 1952–February 1953 13 5 3 5 38.46
Jimmy McCormick Flag of England June 1953–September 1954 51 14 13 24 27.45
Sam Bartram Flag of England March 1956–July 1960 211 85 56 70 40.28
Tom Lockie Flag of Scotland July 1960–October 1967 367 132 81 154 35.96
Joe Shaw Flag of England November 1967–August 1968 31 9 9 13 29.03
Tom Johnston Flag of Scotland October 1968–January 1975 295 106 84 105 35.93
Wilf McGuinness Flag of England February 1975–October 1977 120 27 30 63 22.50
Charlie Wright Flag of Scotland
Flag of Hong Kong		 November 1977–March 1980 114 36 28 50 31.57
Barry Lyons Flag of England March 1980–December 1981 72 21 14 37 29.16
Kevin Randall Flag of England December 1981–March 1982 12 1 4 7 8.33
Denis Smith Flag of England May 1982–June 1987 258 120 59 79 46.51
Bobby Saxton Flag of England June 1987–September 1988 62 11 15 36 17.74
John Bird Flag of England October 1988–October 1991 155 46 48 61 29.67
John Ward Flag of England October 1991–March 1993 70 22 24 24 31.42
Alan Little Flag of England March 1993–March 1999 318 108 88 122 33.96
Neil Thompson Flag of England March 1999–February 2000 45 11 11 23 24.44
Terry Dolan Flag of England February 2000–May 2003 173 56 50 67 32.36
Chris Brass Flag of England June 2003–November 2004 67 14 18 35 20.89
Viv Busby Flag of England November 2004–February 2005 14 4 2 8 28.57
Billy McEwan Flag of Scotland February 2005–November 2007 131 52 31 48 39.69
Colin Walker Flag of New Zealand November 2007–present 36 17 10 9 47.22

[edit] Honours

Honour Year(s)
Football League Third Division Promoted 1973–74
Football League Second Division Play-off Semi-finalists 1993–94
Football League Third Division Play-off Winners 1992–93
Football League Fourth Division Champions 1983–84
Football League Fourth Division Promoted 1958–59, 1964–65, 1970–71
Conference National Play-off Semi-finalists 2006–07
FA Cup Semi-finalists 1954–55
FA Cup Quarter-finalists 1937–38
League Cup Quarter-finalists 1961–62
FA Trophy Semi-finalists 2007-08

[edit] YCFC and popular culture

As part of Lee and Herring's Fist of Fun TV comedy series in 1995 was a sketch in which they investigated rumours that York City FC possess rare magic powers. The first indication for this was graffito sprayed on walls throughout the city reading "YORK FC ARE MAGIC".

[edit] Notes

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  2. ^ McGill officially holds the status of Managing Director
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  9. ^ City's Cup History. York City FC. Retrieved on 2007-03-30.
  10. ^ Final 1958/1959 English Division 4 Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  11. ^ Final 1959/1960 English Division 3 (old) Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  12. ^ Final 1964/1965 English Division 4 Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  13. ^ Final 1965/1966 English Division 3 (old) Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  14. ^ Final 1970/1971 English Division 4 Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-25.
  15. ^ Phil Boyer. Football-Heroes. Retrieved on 2007-07-25.
  16. ^ Final 1971/1972 English Division 3 (old) Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-25.
  17. ^ Final 1972/1973 English Division 3 (old) Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-25.
  18. ^ Football League points records. The Football League. Retrieved on 2007-04-30.
  19. ^ York 1 Arsenal 0. Red and Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-03-31.
  20. ^ League Two Play-Off - Final. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
  21. ^ When City rocked the world. The Press. Retrieved on 2007-03-26.
  22. ^ York City v Everton. ToffeeWeb. Retrieved on 2007-03-26.
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  24. ^ "York unveil new owner", BBC Sport, 2002-03-15. Retrieved on 2007-03-24. 
  25. ^ This is our club!. Red & Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-04-30.
  26. ^ "Trust deal inches York to safety", BBC Sport, 2003-03-26. Retrieved on 2007-03-24. 
  27. ^ "York sack Brass after poor start", BBC Sport, 2004-11-08. Retrieved on 2007-03-24. 
  28. ^ "McEwan in charge as Busby goes", BBC Sport, 2005-02-10. Retrieved on 2007-03-24. 
  29. ^ Final 2004/2005 Football Conference Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
  30. ^ Final 2005/2006 Football Conference Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
  31. ^ "Morecambe 2-1 York (2-1 agg)", BBC Sport, 2007-05-07. Retrieved on 2007-05-07. 
  32. ^ "Minstermen agree Nike deal", BBC Sport, 2003-06-09. Retrieved on 2007-03-23. 
  33. ^ City Launch New Third Kit. York City FC. Retrieved on 2007-08-08.
  34. ^ a b c YCFC Kit guide. Red & Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-04-23.
  35. ^ "York secure new sponsorship deal", BBC Sport, 2005-07-21. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 
  36. ^ Batters. York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990, p114-118. 
  37. ^ a b c d e The History of Bootham Crescent. Red and Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-03-26.
  38. ^ "Spread the news on new York City", BBC Sport, 2007-03-28. Retrieved on 2007-03-28. 
  39. ^ "KitKat Crescent", BBC North Yorkshire, 2005-01-19. Retrieved on 2007-03-26. 
  40. ^ "Speed is the essential key for City’s new ground", The Press, 2007-03-01. Retrieved on 2007-03-01. 
  41. ^ "Crunch talks loom over new 'iconic' city stadium", The Press, 2007-02-14. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. 
  42. ^ a b "York City FC on verge of stadium deal", The Press, 2007-04-04. Retrieved on 2007-04-20. 
  43. ^ Bootham Crescent. soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
  44. ^ Jorvik Reds. York City FC. Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
  45. ^ Hooligan Firms. Ave-it.net. Retrieved on 2007-04-03.
  46. ^ Football Banning Orders by club supported (10 October 2006) (PDF). Statistics on Football related arrests & Banning Orders - Season 2005-6 page 4. Home Office (2006-10-21). Retrieved on 2007-07-25.
  47. ^ Football Banning Orders by club supported (10 October 2006) (PDF). Statistics on Football related arrests & Banning Orders - Season 2005-6 page 13. Home Office (2006-10-21). Retrieved on 2007-07-25.
  48. ^ Club Guide. Minstermen.net. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
  49. ^ "Minster Man becomes York City's patron", The Archbishop of York, 2007-07-02. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 
  50. ^ Rivalry Uncovered!. The Football Fans Census. Retrieved on 2007-07-25.
  51. ^ Record Appearances for York City. Minstermen.net. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
  52. ^ York City's all-time best Goal-scorers. Minstermen.net. Retrieved on 2008-01-13.
  53. ^ a b c Facts, Records and Statistics. Red and Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-04-23.
  54. ^ York City squad details. yorkcity-mad.co.uk. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
  55. ^ Manager History for York City. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-04-23.

[edit] References

  • Batters, David (2000). York City Football Club. Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-1568-9. 

[edit] External links

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