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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. Football club names are a part of the sport 's culture reflecting century-old traditions This is a of lists of the use of Nicknames in football (soccer. KitKat Crescent, formerly Bootham Crescent, is an Association football Stadium in York, North Yorkshire. York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The following is a list of Association football stadia. They are ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators that the Jason McGill (born 1965 is the Managing Director of York City, an English football club founded in 1922 based in York. Colin Walker (born 1 May, 1958 in Rotherham, England) is an English -born New Zealand former footballer, and Conference National (currently named the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons is the top division of the Football Conference. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Conference National (currently named the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons is the top division of the Football Conference. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions. The Football League, also known as the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons is a league competition featuring professional football clubs The club briefly rose as high as the second tier of English football, spending two seasons in the Second Division in the 1970s. From 1892 until 1992 the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. 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. In many Sports leagues around the world (with North American and Australian professional leagues being the most notable exceptions promotion and relegation From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest

York have enjoyed more success in cup competitions than in the league, with highlights including an FA Cup semi-final appearance in 1955. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after 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. The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The Double is a term in football, which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season

York play their home games at KitKat Crescent in York. KitKat Crescent, formerly Bootham Crescent, is an Association football Stadium in York, North Yorkshire. 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. Nestlé is a multinational packaged food company founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland Rowntree's is a historic brand currently owned by Nestlé SA that is used to market a range of fruit gums and pastilles formerly owned by Rowntree Mackintosh

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History

For more details on this topic, see History of York City F.C.. York City FC is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire.
For information on the current season, see York City F.C. season 2007-08 or for previous years see York City F.C. seasons. This is a list of seasons played by York City Football Club in English football, from 1922 (the year of the club's foundation to the most recent completed season

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. History When the league was formed in the late 1800s Association football was just beginning to gather popularity in England. [4] The club joined the Northern League in 1908, but left after two seasons to form the Yorkshire Combination (a proto-Yorkshire League). History The Northern League ran as one of two major amateur competitions (with the Isthmian League) in tandem with the professional Football League Southern League The Yorkshire Football League was a football competition founded in 1920 which existed until 1982 when it merged with the Midland League to become the Northern The club turned professional in 1912 and joined the Midland League, where they played for three seasons, rising as high as tenth position. There have been at least two different football competitions in England which used the name Midland Football League. They played their final season in 1914–15 before folding in 1917 during the First World War. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All [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. A limited company in the United Kingdom is a Corporation whose liability is limited by law There have been at least two different football competitions in England which used the name Midland Football League. [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 Football League, also known as the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons is a league competition featuring professional football clubs The Third Division North of The Football League was a level in English association football, which ran parallel to Third Division South from 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. The 1952-53 season was the 73rd season of competitive football in England. [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. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest The Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League between 1993 and 2004 and the highest division of English football overall between West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are Middlesbrough Football Club, also known as The Boro are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Premier League. They met Huddersfield Town in the quarter-finals which was drawn 0–0, before losing the replay 2–1 at Leeds Road. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. A replay in sports refers to a second game between two teams after the first game's results were either nullified or ended in a draw. Leeds Road was a football stadium in Huddersfield, England. It operated from its construction in 1908 until the Alfred McAlpine Stadium [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. Arthur Edwin Bottom (Born 28 February 1930 in Sheffield, England) is an English former footballer in the 1950s and 1960s Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 and located in the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. Sir Stanley Matthews, CBE ( 1 February 1915 — February 23 2000) was an English football player [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. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon [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. The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958 "Fourth Division" redirects here For usage of the term in the Military, see 4th Division. 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. In Sports such as Ice hockey and football (soccer, goal difference (that is goals scored minus goals conceded is often the first Tiebreaker From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest [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. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football Philip John "Phil" Boyer (born 25 January 1949 in Nottingham) is a former professional footballer who played for various clubs during his career [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. From 1892 until 1992 the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. 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. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 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. Wilfred "Wilf" McGuinness (born 25 October 1937 in Manchester, England) was an English football player and manager 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. Altrincham Football Club is a football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. 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. Keith Houchen (born July 25 1960) is a retired English professional Association football player [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. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Anfield is an all-seater Association football Stadium in the district of Anfield, in Liverpool, England [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. From 1892 until 1992 the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. Crewe Alexandra Football Club are an English football team based at Gresty Road in Crewe, Cheshire, England and nicknamed The Railwaymen original Wembley Stadium was a football Stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the [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. Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, England. [8]

York recorded a shock victory in the 1995–96 League Cup Second Round, when they beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford. The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition [21] York then went on to beat Everton in the Second Round of the League Cup the following season in 1996. Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. [8] They drew the first leg 1–1 at Goodison Park, but won the second leg 3–2 at Bootham Crescent. Goodison Park is the home ground of Everton FC in Liverpool. It was built in 1892 and now has a total capacity of 40157 all-seated KitKat Crescent, formerly Bootham Crescent, is an Association football Stadium in York, North Yorkshire. [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. Christopher Paul "Chris" Brass (born July 24 1975 in Easington, England) is an English footballer and manager Vivian Dennis "Viv" Busby (born 19 June 1949 in Slough, England) is an English former footballer and manager

In December 2001, long-serving chairman Douglas Craig put the club and its ground up for sale for £4. Douglas Malcolm Craig OBE, JP BSC FICE FI MUN E FCI ARB M CONS E (born Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland) is former chairman of York 5 million, announcing that unless a new owner was found before April 1, 2002, York City would be withdrawn from the Football League. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. [23] Team B&Q racing driver and team owner John Batchelor took over as chairman in March 2002. William John Batchelor (born 4 January, 1959 in Sheffield, England) is an English businessman politician and football [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. In British Sports, a Supporters' Trust is a formal democratic and Not-for-profit organisation of fans who attempt to strengthen their influence over the [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. Organisation The Football Conference stands at the top of the National League System (NLS a comprehensive structure linking together over 50 different leagues under the [8] This was followed by the sacking of manager Chris Brass in November 2004. Christopher Paul "Chris" Brass (born July 24 1975 in Easington, England) is an English footballer and manager [27] Billy McEwan eventually succeeded Brass,[28] and led the team to 17th place during their first season in the Conference. William Johnston McGowan " Billy " McEwan (born 20 June 1951 in Cleland, Scotland) is a Scottish former [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. Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. [31]

Colours and crest

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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. Nike Inc ('naɪki ( is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. [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. York Minster is a Gothic Cathedral in York, England and is the second largest of its kind in Northern Europe (largest is the The White Rose of York ( Rosa alba) is the symbol of the House of York and has since been adopted as a symbol of Yorkshire as a whole [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. The English city of York has since Roman times been defended with walls of one form or another [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". William John Batchelor (born 4 January, 1959 in Sheffield, England) is an English businessman politician and football [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 Press is the local daily paper for a substantial area of North and East Yorkshire, based on the city of York. 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. The Coat of arms of York is the official symbol of the local government of the city of York. [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. York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. [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). Flamingo Land Resort is located in North Yorkshire, England. It is noted for being one of the only sites A portable building, or demountable building ( Australian English) is a building designed and built to be movable rather than permanently located The Press is the local daily paper for a substantial area of North and East Yorkshire, based on the city of York. [6] CLP Industries agreed a five-figure deal to sponsor York's shirts in 2005, ahead of the 2005–06 season. [35]

Stadia

For more details on this topic, see Fulfordgate. Fulfordgate was an Association football Stadium used by York City F
For more details on this topic, see KitKat Crescent. KitKat Crescent, formerly Bootham Crescent, is an Association football Stadium in York, North Yorkshire.
KitKat Crescent in 2007.
KitKat Crescent in 2007.

Between 1922 and 1932, York City played their home games at Fulfordgate. Fulfordgate was an Association football Stadium used by York City F [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. KitKat Crescent, formerly Bootham Crescent, is an Association football Stadium in York, North Yorkshire. 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. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. In March 1938, the ground's record attendance was set when 28,123 people watched York City play Huddersfield Town. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. [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. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including 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. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [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. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England.

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. The Taylor Report is a document whose development was overseen by Lord Taylor of Gosforth, concerning the aftermath and causes of the Hillsborough disaster in 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. The Huntington Stadium (formerly Ryedale Stadium) is the Stadium of English Rugby league team York City Knights. [38] In January 2005, following a sponsorship deal with Nestlé, Bootham Crescent was renamed KitKat Crescent. Nestlé is a multinational packaged food company founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland A Kit Kat bar or KitKat bar is a confection which was first created by Rowntree Limited of York, England, and now [39] The ground currently holds a capacity of 9,034. [1]

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. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [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. Princes Park is a football stadium in Dartford, Kent, England. Dartford FC are an English football club based in Dartford, Kent. 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. York City Knights Rugby League Club are a British Rugby league team hailing from York. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [42]

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. The York Nomad Society or YNS are a supporters group and hooligan firm associated with York City Football Club who play in the Conference National [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. A fanzine (see also Zine) is a nonprofessional publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon (such as a literary or musical genre for the pleasure [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. John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu FRSA (born 10 June 1949 in Kampala, Uganda) is the 97th Archbishop of York, Metropolitan The Archbishop of York is a high-ranking cleric in the Church of England, second only to the Archbishop of Canterbury. [49]

Traditionally, York City's two main rivalries have been with Scarborough and Hull City. Scarborough Football Club was an English football team based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Hull City Association Football Club are an English football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. [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. The lion ( Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four Big cats in the Genus Panthera. The tiger ( Panthera tigris) is a member of the Felidae family the largest and the most powerful of the four " Big cats quot in the Genus To a lesser extent there are also local rivalries with Doncaster Rovers, Darlington, Hartlepool United and more recently one with Greater Manchester side Bury. Doncaster Rovers Football Club (or informally Donny) are an English football club based at the Keepmoat Stadium in the town of Doncaster Darlington Football Club (also known as Darlo or The Quakers) are an English football team based in the English town of Hartlepool United Football Club are an English football team from Hartlepool playing in League One. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 Bury Football Club is an English association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. [1]

Statistics and records

For more details on this topic, see York City F.C. records. This article is a list of statistics and records relating to York City Football Club.

Barry Jackson holds the record for York City appearances, having played 539 matches. Charles Barry Jackson (born February 2, 1938 in Askrigg, England) is an English former footballer. Former defender Andy McMillan comes second, having played 492 matches. Lyndon André "Andy" McMillan (born 22 June, 1968 in Bloemfontein) is a former South African football player who played The record for a goalkeeper is held by Tommy Forgan, with 428 appearances. Thomas Carr "Tommy" Forgan (born October 12, 1929 in Middlesbrough, England) is an English former football goalkeeper [51] Norman Wilkinson is the club's top goalscorer with 143 goals in all competitions. Norman Francis Wilkinson (born February 16, 1931 in Alnwick, England) is an English former footballer. 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. Southport Football Club are an English football club based in Southport, Merseyside. The Third Division North of The Football League was a level in English association football, which ran parallel to Third Division South from Their heaviest defeat in the league was 12–0 against Chester City in 1936. Chester City Football Club is an English football club from Chester. [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. Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [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. Jonathan Greening, (born January 2 1979 in Scarborough, England) is an English footballer. Adrian John Randall (born November 10 1968 in Amesbury, England) is an English former footballer. Burnley Football Club, nicknamed The Clarets, is a professional football club managed by Owen Coyle and based in Burnley, Lancashire [53]

Players

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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. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Mark Robinson (born July 24, 1981 in Guisborough, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for York City In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring David Michael McGurk (born 30 September 1982 is an English footballer who plays for York City as a defender. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Daniel James "Danny" Parslow (born 11 September, 1985 in Rhymney Valley, Wales) is a Welsh footballer, currently Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Craig Wayne Farrell (born 5 December 1982 is an English footballer who plays for York City as a Striker. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Simon Edward Rusk (born 17 December 1981 is an English -born Scottish footballer who plays for York City as a Midfielder. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Richard Jon Brodie (born 8 July 1987 is an English footballer who plays for York City as a Striker. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing 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

Notable former players

For more details on this topic, see List of York City F.C. players. In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Darren Kelly (born 30 June, 1979 in Derry, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish footballer, currently playing for In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Mark Andrew Greaves (born 22 January 1975 in Kingston upon Hull, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Steven Roy Hogg (born 1 October 1985 in Bury, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for York City In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports Michael Gerard Ingham (born 9 July 1980 is an English -born Northern Irish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for York City. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Ben Wilkinson (born 25 April, 1987 in Sheffield, England) is an English footballer, who currently plays for York City This is a list of notable footballers who have played for York City.
For more details on this topic, see List of York City F.C. Clubmen of the Year. The York City Clubman of the Year award is voted for annually by York City 's supporters in recognition of the best overall performance by an individual player throughout the

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

Managers

Colin Walker, York's current manager.
Colin Walker, York's current manager. Philip Arthur Burrows (born April 8, 1946 in Stockport, England) is an English former professional footballer. Christopher "Chris" Topping (born 6 March 1951 in Bubwith, England) is an English former footballer. Michael John "Micky" Cave (born January 28, 1949 in Weymouth, England, died November 6, 1984 in Pittsburgh Brian Edward Pollard (born 22 May, 1954 in York, England) is an English former footballer. Gordon Staniforth (born 9 March 1957 in Kingston upon Hull, England) is an English former footballer. Gordon Staniforth (born 9 March 1957 in Kingston upon Hull, England) is an English former footballer. Ian Clifford McDonald (born May 10 1953 in Barrow-in-Furness, England) is a former English footballer. Edwin Huitson "Eddie" Blackburn (born April 18, 1957 in Easington Lane, England) is a former English footballer Kenford Keith Ian Walwyn ( February 17, 1956 — April 15, 2003) more commonly known as Keith Walwyn, was a Jamaican Derek Hood (born December 17, 1958 in Washington, England) is a former English footballer. John MacPhail (born December 7 1955 in Dundee, Scotland) is a former Scottish footballer. John MacPhail (born December 7 1955 in Dundee, Scotland) is a former Scottish footballer. Simon Ashley Mills (born August 16 1964 in Sheffield, England) is a former English footballer. Kenford Keith Ian Walwyn ( February 17, 1956 — April 15, 2003) more commonly known as Keith Walwyn, was a Jamaican Dale Conrad Banton (born May 15 1961 in Kensington, England) is an English former footballer, who played for West Ian Helliwell (born November 7 1962 in Rotherham, England) is a former English footballer. Stephen Alan "Steve" Tutill (born October 1 1969 in York, England) is a former English footballer. Jonathan David "Jon" McCarthy (born August 18, 1970) is a former Professional footballer who last played as a defender Paul Ian Stancliffe (born May 5 1958 in Sheffield, England) was a Footballer who played in the position of Central Defender Paul Lance Barnes (born 16 November 1967 in Leicester, England) is a retired English footballer. Jonathan David "Jon" McCarthy (born August 18, 1970) is a former Professional footballer who last played as a defender Lyndon André "Andy" McMillan (born 22 June, 1968 in Bloemfontein) is a former South African football player who played Anthony "Tony" Barras (born 29 March 1971 in Billingham, England) is an English footballer. Stephen Paul "Steve" Bushell (born December 28 1972 in Manchester, England) is an English footballer, currently Barry Jones (born June 20 1970) is an English former footballer. Barry Jones (born June 20 1970) is an English former footballer. Alan William Fettis (born February 1 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer Alan William Fettis (born February 1 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Ireland international footballer Christopher Paul "Chris" Brass (born July 24 1975 in Easington, England) is an English footballer and manager Darren Dunning (born 8 January 1981 in Scarborough, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Conference David Andrew "Dave" Merris (born October 13 1980 in Rotherham, England) is an English footballer, who plays for Clayton Andrew Donaldson (born 7 February 1984 in Bradford, England is an English footballer who plays for Crewe Alexandra as a Striker. Neal Bishop (born 7 August 1981 in Stockton-on-Tees, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Barnet David Michael McGurk (born 30 September 1982 is an English footballer who plays for York City as a defender. Colin Walker (born 1 May, 1958 in Rotherham, England) is an English -born New Zealand former footballer, and
Main article: List of York City F.C. managers
As of 26 April 2008. York City Football Club is an English Association football club based in York, North Yorkshire and currently play in the Conference National Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 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. John C "Jock" Collier (born February 1, 1897 in Dysart, Scotland - died 1940 in Kingston upon Hull, England) 17
George Sherrington Flag of England May 1930–May 1933 130 50 21 59 38. George William "Billy" Sherrington ( 18 November 1890 &ndash 1977 worked in various roles at York City FC, where he was dubbed 'Mr 46
Jock Collier Flag of Scotland May 1933–March 1937 168 58 38 72 34. John C "Jock" Collier (born February 1, 1897 in Dysart, Scotland - died 1940 in Kingston upon Hull, England) 52
Tom Mitchell Flag of England March 1937–February 1950 277 95 64 118 34. Thomas Morris "Tom" Mitchell ( 30 September 1899 &ndash 22 November 1984) was an English footballer and 29
Dick Duckworth Flag of England March 1950–October 1952 126 40 42 44 31. Richard 'Dick' Duckworth ( June 6, 1906 &ndash April 9, 1983) was an English footballer and manager. 74
Charlie Spencer Flag of England November 1952–February 1953 13 5 3 5 38. Charles William "Charlie" Spencer ( 4 December 1899 in Washington, England – 9 February, 1953 in Blackpool 46
Jimmy McCormick Flag of England June 1953–September 1954 51 14 13 24 27. James "Jimmy" McCormick (born September 26, 1912 in Rotherham, England - died January 3 1968 in Spain 45
Sam Bartram Flag of England March 1956–July 1960 211 85 56 70 40. Samuel "Sam" Bartram ( January 22, 1914 &ndash July 17, 1981) was an English footballer and manager 28
Tom Lockie Flag of Scotland July 1960–October 1967 367 132 81 154 35. Thomas "Tom" Lockie ( 13 January, 1906 &ndash 27 July 1977) was a Scottish footballer and manager. 96
Joe Shaw Flag of England November 1967–August 1968 31 9 9 13 29. Joseph "Joe" Shaw ( 23 June 1928 &ndash 18 November 2007) was an English footballer who played for Sheffield 03
Tom Johnston Flag of Scotland October 1968–January 1975 295 106 84 105 35. Thomas Deans "Tom" Johnston (born December 30, 1918 in Coldstream, Scotland - December 1994 was a professional footballer 93
Wilf McGuinness Flag of England February 1975–October 1977 120 27 30 63 22. Wilfred "Wilf" McGuinness (born 25 October 1937 in Manchester, England) was an English football player and manager 50
Charlie Wright Flag of Scotland
Flag of Hong Kong		 November 1977–March 1980 114 36 28 50 31. Charles George "Charlie" Wright (born 11 December 1938 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish -born Hong Kong former 57
Barry Lyons Flag of England March 1980–December 1981 72 21 14 37 29. Barry Lyons (born March 14, 1945 in Shirebrook, England) is an English former footballer and manager. 16
Kevin Randall Flag of England December 1981–March 1982 12 1 4 7 8. Kevin Randall (born August 20 1945 in Ashton-under-Lyne, England) is a former footballer and manager 33
Denis Smith Flag of England May 1982–June 1987 258 120 59 79 46. Denis Smith (born November 19, 1947 in Stoke-on-Trent) is an English football manager and former player 51
Bobby Saxton Flag of England June 1987–September 1988 62 11 15 36 17. Robert "Bobby" Saxton (born September 6 1943 in Doncaster, England) is an English former footballer, manager 74
John Bird Flag of England October 1988–October 1991 155 46 48 61 29. John Charles Bird (born June 9 1948 in Doncaster, England) is an English former footballer and manager. 67
John Ward Flag of England October 1991–March 1993 70 22 24 24 31. John Patrick Ward (born 7 April 1951 in Lincoln, England) is an English former footballer and manager. 42
Alan Little Flag of England March 1993–March 1999 318 108 88 122 33. Alan Little (born 5 February, 1955 in Horden, England) is an English former footballer and manager. 96
Neil Thompson Flag of England March 1999–February 2000 45 11 11 23 24. Neil Thompson (born 2 October, 1963, in Beverley, England) is an English former footballer who played in defence 44
Terry Dolan Flag of England February 2000–May 2003 173 56 50 67 32. Terence Peter "Terry" Dolan (born June 11 1950 in Bradford, England) is an English former footballer and 36
Chris Brass Flag of England June 2003–November 2004 67 14 18 35 20. Christopher Paul "Chris" Brass (born July 24 1975 in Easington, England) is an English footballer and manager 89
Viv Busby Flag of England November 2004–February 2005 14 4 2 8 28. Vivian Dennis "Viv" Busby (born 19 June 1949 in Slough, England) is an English former footballer and manager 57
Billy McEwan Flag of Scotland February 2005–November 2007 131 52 31 48 39. William Johnston McGowan " Billy " McEwan (born 20 June 1951 in Cleland, Scotland) is a Scottish former 69
Colin Walker Flag of New Zealand November 2007–present 36 17 10 9 47. Colin Walker (born 1 May, 1958 in Rotherham, England) is an English -born New Zealand former footballer, and 22

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

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. From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest From 1892 until 1992 the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football. From the 1992-93 to the 2003-04 season, the Football League Third Division was the third-highest division of The Football League and the fourth-highest "Fourth Division" redirects here For usage of the term in the Military, see 4th Division. "Fourth Division" redirects here For usage of the term in the Military, see 4th Division. Conference National (currently named the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons is the top division of the Football Conference. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition History It was created by The Football Association in 1969 for Semi-professional teams to complement the existing FA Amateur Cup. Fist of Fun was a popular British Comedy Television and Radio programme written by and starring Lee and Herring (the comedians The first indication for this was graffito sprayed on walls throughout the city reading "YORK FC ARE MAGIC".

Notes

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  2. ^ McGill officially holds the status of Managing Director
  3. ^ Batters, Dave (1990). "The York City Story", York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited, p9. ISBN 0907969690.  
  4. ^ a b York City FC: history. BBC North Yorkshire. Retrieved on 2007-03-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.
  5. ^ YORK CITY{1}. Football Club History Database. Retrieved on 2007-07-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h York City. HistoricKits. co. uk. Retrieved on 2007-07-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples
  7. ^ YORK CITY. Football Club History Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Brief History. Red and Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-03-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
  9. ^ City's Cup History. York City FC. Retrieved on 2007-03-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
  10. ^ Final 1958/1959 English Division 4 Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
  11. ^ Final 1959/1960 English Division 3 (old) Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
  12. ^ Final 1964/1965 English Division 4 Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
  13. ^ Final 1965/1966 English Division 3 (old) Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
  14. ^ Final 1970/1971 English Division 4 Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler
  15. ^ Phil Boyer. Football-Heroes. Retrieved on 2007-07-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler
  16. ^ Final 1971/1972 English Division 3 (old) Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler
  17. ^ Final 1972/1973 English Division 3 (old) Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler
  18. ^ Football League points records. The Football League. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
  19. ^ York 1 Arsenal 0. Red and Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-03-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor
  20. ^ League Two Play-Off - Final. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  21. ^ When City rocked the world. The Press. Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  22. ^ York City v Everton. ToffeeWeb. Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  23. ^ "Reynolds to York's rescue", BBC Sport, 2002-01-28. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Retrieved on 2007-03-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland  
  24. ^ "York unveil new owner", BBC Sport, 2002-03-15. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Retrieved on 2007-03-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland  
  25. ^ This is our club!. Red & Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule
  26. ^ "Trust deal inches York to safety", BBC Sport, 2003-03-26. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Retrieved on 2007-03-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland  
  27. ^ "York sack Brass after poor start", BBC Sport, 2004-11-08. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Retrieved on 2007-03-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland  
  28. ^ "McEwan in charge as Busby goes", BBC Sport, 2005-02-10. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Retrieved on 2007-03-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland  
  29. ^ Final 2004/2005 Football Conference Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  30. ^ Final 2005/2006 Football Conference Table. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-07-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  31. ^ "Morecambe 2-1 York (2-1 agg)", BBC Sport, 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Retrieved on 2007-05-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses  
  32. ^ "Minstermen agree Nike deal", BBC Sport, 2003-06-09. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Retrieved on 2007-03-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.  
  33. ^ City Launch New Third Kit. York City FC. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
  34. ^ a b c YCFC Kit guide. Red & Blue NET. Retrieved on 2007-04-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at
  35. ^ "York secure new sponsorship deal", BBC Sport, 2005-07-21. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Retrieved on 2008-02-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori  
  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. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.
  38. ^ "Spread the news on new York City", BBC Sport, 2007-03-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Retrieved on 2007-03-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate.  
  39. ^ "KitKat Crescent", BBC North Yorkshire, 2005-01-19. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Retrieved on 2007-03-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor.  
  40. ^ "Speed is the essential key for City’s new ground", The Press, 2007-03-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Retrieved on 2007-03-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant  
  41. ^ "Crunch talks loom over new 'iconic' city stadium", The Press, 2007-02-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable  
  42. ^ a b "York City FC on verge of stadium deal", The Press, 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Retrieved on 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.  
  43. ^ Bootham Crescent. soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-04-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of
  44. ^ Jorvik Reds. York City FC. Retrieved on 2007-04-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of
  45. ^ Hooligan Firms. Ave-it. net. Retrieved on 2007-04-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.
  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). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Retrieved on 2007-07-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler
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