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 The event was a roaring success and was attended by Michael Gash, Michael Ingham, Neil Barrett and James Meredith of York City FC, who thoroughly enjoyed their night as they got into the mix with the players and shared some of their footballing tips and tricks! The York adidas cup was won by Phoenix Knights who beat Selby College A team 5-1 in a great final. The player of the tournament award went to Adam Priestly from Selby College A team The goal of the tournament went to Terry Taylor from Phoenix Knights Most improved player went to Simon Connel from St. John’s Oldboys The tournament  raised a fantastic £520 for the Special Care Baby Unit  On behalf of all the staff at PlayFootball York City FC, Adidas and the Special Care Baby Unit thank you to all those who came down and supported this event.  ]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1992 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1991
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"The lads gave me 100% which is what I asked them for. The supporters clapped them off at the end so they saw the effort was there. But unfortunately there's no quality to be seen around at the moment...I thought they worked hard and I'm not going to criticise them."
Martin Foyle's post-match interview with Radio York is available here: Click here

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"With Kettering and Wimbledon both losing, things could have turned out worse for the Minstermen although the remaining thirteen games grow ever-more important, starting at Altrincham on Saturday."
Match report from ycfc.net

"Forget the hand of God, even the fist of Djoumin Sangare couldn’t get York City’s bid for the Blue Square Premier play-offs back on track. nbsp;The centre-back stole in from a Neil Barrett free-kick on 42 minutes and punched the ball past Salisbury City goalkeeper James Bittner to give the Minstermen a first-half lead at Bootham Crescent."
Match report from The Press

"York City suffered another blow in their hopes for promotion as they crashed to their fourth defeat in five games to bogey team Salisbury who have never lost to the Minstermen."
Match report the Yorkshire Post 

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Buy a full length high quality DVD of the game for £8 (inc p&p) by sending a cheque made payable to "York City Football Club" to YCTV, 1 Marmian Drive, Stockton-on-the-Forest, York, YO32 9UX. All profits go back to the football club. DVD highlights covering York's brilliant start to the season are also available from the club shop and selling fas]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1991 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1990
A wonder-goal from Reece Connolly paved the way for an unlikely Salisbury comeback that consigned the Minstermen to their fifth defeat in six matches.

City had held a deserved half time lead after Djoumin Sangare haunted his former club with a flick-on goal just before the break.

Connolly’s leveller was added to by Darrell Clarke in the second half, though, to leave Martin Foyle’s side with only one point from their last five Blue Square Premier games.

Daniel Parslow was only fit enough to make the bench while David McGurk missed out altogether after both picked up knocks in the latter stages of last Saturday’s defeat to Forest Green.

Sangare was restored to the heart of defence as Ben Purkiss reverted to his natural right back position while Jamie Clarke earned a home debut in midfield.

It took little more than five minutes for City’s injury concerns to increase further as Chris Carruthers hobbled off to be replaced by Courtney Pitt, another home debutant who went on to have an impressive game.

Tommy Widdrington's side were content to sit with men behind the ball and chances were proving few and far between early on.

The Minstermen did, though, survive a minor spell of pressure that culminated in a Connolly effort well wide of stand-in captain Michael Ingham’s left-hand post from eight yards.

Richard Brodie was inches away from his first goal in what seems like an eternity after half an hour.

Pitt’s perfect through ball was met by the big Geordie who cannily turned Aaron Martin before seeing his curling right-foot shot tipped behind by the well-placed James Bittner.

When stuck in a rut, it’s a good idea to do the simple things right and Neil Barrett did just that on 42 minutes.

His free kick after a trip on Pitt was deep into the area and Sangare was on hand to flick past the stranded Bittner, much to the relief of the Bootham Crescent faithful.

It was like a weight off the collective shoulders of Martin Foyle’s men and unrelenting albeit unrewarded pressure followed until the half time whistle.

Much of the same followed immediately after the break as Salisbury’s nervous back line struggled to shackle City’s probing attacking trio.

Connolly, however, restored parity on 54 minutes with a strike that would not have looked out of place in the Premier League.

Initially with his back to goal, the right-sided midfielder spun into space before lashing a drive that dipped in over the helpless Ingham from well outside the area.

The Minstermen were undeterred and continued to press, Rankine the next to worry Bittner with a firm header after Pacquette’s centre from the right.

Brodie was then denied by an outstanding Luke Ruddick tackle that prevented a near-certain goal with City’s top scorer clean through and with only Bittner to beat.

The Wiltshire side went on to take an unthinkable lead after 65 minutes.

A loose pass from Brodie 70 yards down the pitch was seized upon and eventually landed at the feet of Clarke who gratefully slotted home past Ingham from just inside the area to complete a ridiculous turnaround.

Chances naturally began to dry out again although Brodie did manage to nod over from close range as he met Meredith’s cross from the left in the 83rd minute.

Luke Graham had another headed chance, but could only deflect Pitt’s cross into the arms of Bittner as time ran out.

With Kettering and Wimbledon both losing, things could have turned out worse for the Minstermen although the remaining thirteen games grow ever-more important, starting at Altrincham on Saturday.  


Line-Ups

York City (4-3-3) – Ingham, Purkiss, Graham, Sangare, Meredith, Clarke, Barrett, Carruthers (Pitt 7), Pacquette (Smith 70), Brodie, Rankine (Gash 70)

Subs Not Used – Parslow, Mackin 


Salisbury City (4-5-1) – Bittner, Clohessy, Turley, Martin, Ruddick, Connolly, Adelsbury, Clarke, Anderson, Bush (Tubbs 74), Reid (Gray 60)

Subs Not Used – Cox, Flood, Pryce  


Referee – Tony Harrington (Hartlepool)

Yellow Cards – Brodie (York City) Turley (Salisbury City)  


Man of the Match – Courtney Pitt  


Attendance – 1,867 (13 from Salisbury)]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1990 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1989
Subs; Gash, Pitt, Mackin, Parslow, Smith.

Goal; Sangare 42

Salisbury;Bittner, Adelsbury, Clarke, Clohessy, Ruddick, Reid, Anderson, Turley, Bush, Martin, Connolly.

Subs; Cox, Flood, Tubbs, Gray, Pryce.

Referee; A Harrington. Att; 1867]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1989 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1988
How things change.

After sitting in relative comfort in third position since November, a haul of one point from a possible twelve has left the Minstermen outside the play-offs ahead of tonight’s clash with Salisbury at Bootham Crescent (kick off 7.45pm).

The confirmation of Chester City’s expulsion from the Blue Square Premier has done little to help the Minstermen who are now sixth albeit with a game in hand on both Rushden and Kettering, who sit third and fourth respectively.

Salisbury stalwart Matt Tubbs has also found himself at the top of the goal-scoring charts.

Richard Brodie’s hat-trick against doomed Chester has also been chalked off to leave the long-serving Tubbs at the summit on 19 league goals.

The Whites are the only side in the division not to have drawn an away game this season, winning seven and losing nine on the road whilst shipping a less-impressive 33 goals on their travels.

Tommy Widdrington’s men would be in the top half were it not for a ten-point deduction incurred after going into administration last year, leaving the Wiltshire side 17th, three points above the drop zone.  


Team News

York City

Alex Lawless looks unlikely to recover in time from a hamstring strain picked up during the home defeat to Eastbourne.

David McGurk and Daniel Parslow are also doubtful after the defensive pair both suffered knocks in the second half of Saturday’s loss at Forest Green.

If both miss out, Ben Purkiss is expected to revert to his natural right back role with Djoumin Sangare pushing for a recall at centre back.  


Salisbury City

Chris Giles and Danny Webb will both be absent from the visitors’ back line through injury.

Midfielder Rob Sinclair is also expected to miss out with a hamstring injury that may have brought the former Luton man’s season to a premature end.]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1988 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1987
At Pocklington Town FC Sports and Social Club
The Balk
Pocklington
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7:30 pm start, doors open 7pm]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1987 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1986 York City rises to the challenge for Sport Relief 2010.   Sport Relief is back and bigger than ever and York City is proud to lend its support by challenging true Minstermen to get sporty, have fun and raise cash by entering the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in York on Sunday 21st March.   Anyone taking part can choose to do 1, 3 or 6 miles – and supporters are being urged to show their true colours and wear their York City home or away shirts with pride while taking part – along with the official Sport Relief socks, of course! Sport Relief harnesses the power and passion of sport to change lives for the better. And, the best bit is, all the cash raised will help to transform the lives of those in desperate need across the UK and the world’s poorest countries.   York City Captain Daniel Parslow said: “I am challenging all our fans to do your bit for Sport Relief and enter your local Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile. By taking part you will be raising cash to help people who live unimaginably tough lives every day. Enter your local Mile now at sportrelief.com.”   As well as the Mile there will also be plenty of entertainment and activities on the day, for more information and details of how to get involved visit sportrelief.com    ]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1986 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1985
Thanks to a generous sponsorship offer by our Travel Partners, York Pullman, the Club are offering a special travel price to Altrincham this weekend. The Minstermen need to maximise support on the terraces for the re arranged fixture and fans will be able to travel for just £7.50 per person.

To book a travel place please call 01904 624447 ext 4. The coaches will depart Bootham Crescent at 11.30am

Admission prices at Alty are;

Main Stand - Adults £15, Concessions £9
Terrace - Adults £13, Concessions £8, Under 12's £2 and 12-16 years £5.

Lets get behind the team and roar them onto success!]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1985 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1984
The tie will be played at The Regency Stadium on Wednesday 24th March, K.O. 7.30pm. Admission will be £4 for Adults and £2 for Over 65's and Under 16's.]]> http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1984 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.ycfc.net/news.php?id=1983
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"We're at a little bit of a crossroads. One or two are just going into their shells a bit and it's certainly hampered us. We were well and truly in control of the game and yet again we've fallen asleep from a set-piece."
Martin Foyle's post-match interview with Radio York is available here: Click here

"For 95+ minutes we've put in a great team performance and we worked hard and we showed passion."
Forest Green manager Dave Hockaday's interview is available here: Click here

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"At times it was a performance to give grounds for optimism but the result, added to those of their play off rivals, leaves City with serious work to do to get their promotion push back on track."
Match report from ycfc.net
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