2008–09 York City F.C. season

Association football club season March 2015 March 2015 York City F.C. 2008–09 Jason McGill Colin Walker(until 21 November 2008)Neil Redfearn(caretaker, from 21 November 2008 until 24 November 2008)Martin Foyle(from 24 November 2008) Ground Bootham Crescent Conference Premier 17th FA Cup Fourth qualifying round(eliminated by Mansfield Town) FA Trophy Runners-up(eliminated by Stevenage Borough) Conference League Cup Northern section fourth round(eliminated by Barrow) Richard Brodie (15) Richard Brodie (19) 3,512 vs AFC Telford United, FA Trophy, 21 March 2009 608 vs Mansfield Town, Conference League Cup, 4 November 2008 2,295http://www.european-football-statistics.co.uk/attnclub/yorc.htm York City FC European Football Statistics Thomas Mapfumo https://web.archive.org/web/20170813055523/http://www.european-football-statistics.co.uk/attnclub/yorc.htm 13 August 2017 dead _nikeharlred _whitetop 000060 000060 FF0000 000060 000060 _angleshoulderonwhite _blacktop FFFFFF 000000 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF _redborder _redborder 6666FF 6666FF 6666FF 990000 6666FF 2007–08 2009–10 The 2008–09 season was the 87th season of competitive association football and fifth season in the Football Conference played by York City Football Club, a professional football club based in York, North Yorkshire, England. Their 14th-place finish in 2007–08 meant it was their fifth successive season in the Conference Premier. The season covers the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. Ahead of Colin Walker's first start to a season as manager, York signed nine players before the summer transfer window closed. The season started with an eight-match unbeaten run, but Walker was dismissed in November 2008 after three successive defeats. Martin Foyle was appointed as his successor, and after the turn of the year York won only five league matches. Survival in the Conference Premier was achieved with a 17th-place finish. York reached the 2009 FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, being beaten 2–0 by Stevenage Borough. They were eliminated from the 2008–09 FA Cup in the fourth qualifying round, and from the 2008–09 Conference League Cup in the Northern section fourth round. 33 players made at least one appearance in nationally organised first-team competition, and there were 14 different goalscorers. Defender Daniel Parslow missed only one of the 58 competitive matches played over the season. Richard Brodie finished as leading scorer with 19 goals, of which 15 came in league competition and four came in the FA Trophy. The winner of the Clubman of the Year award, voted for by the club's supporters, was Parslow. Background and pre-season thumb|upright|Mark Greaves was appointed club captain after signing from Burton Albion. 2007–08 York City F.C. season History of York City F.C. List of York City F.C. seasons Billy McEwan was dismissed as manager of York City early into the 2007–08 season, with the team 19th in the Conference Premier table and having recently been beaten by Conference South team Havant & Waterlooville in the FA Cup.Steve Carroll York City sack Billy McEwan http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/1842841.York_City_sack_Billy_McEwan/ The Press York 19 November 2007 12 January 2011 14 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120314055338/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/1842841.york_city_sack_billy_mcewan/ live After a six-match unbeaten run as caretaker manager, Colin Walker was appointed as York's permanent managerTony Kelly Colin bags City job http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/1927455.Colin_bags_City_job/ The Press York 26 December 2007 28 October 2015 20 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151120171215/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/1927455.Colin_bags_City_job/ live and led the team to a 14th-place finish in the table.https://www.statto.com/football/teams/york-city/2007-2008/table/ York City 2007–2008: English Conference Premier Table: Final Table Statto Organisation 12 April 2026 York released Darren Craddock, Stuart Elliott, Tom Evans, Ross Greenwood, Anthony Lloyd, Manny Panther and Alex Rhodes after the season ended,Steve Carroll City boss releases trio http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2222531.City_boss_releases_trio/ The Press York 24 April 2008 28 October 2015 21 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151021010944/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2222531.City_boss_releases_trio/ live Dave Flett Panther packed off http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2228032.panther_packed_off/ The Press York 26 April 2008 28 October 2015 28 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150928045304/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2228032.Panther_packed_off/ live while Nicky Wroe and Martyn Woolford left for Torquay United and Scunthorpe United respectively.Dave Flett Midfield ace exits Minstermen http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2302547.Midfield_ace_exits_Minstermen/ The Press York 28 May 2008 28 October 2015 27 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151027173701/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2302547.Midfield_ace_exits_Minstermen/ live Woolford signs for Scunthorpe http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3582336.Woolford_signs_for_Scunthorpe/ The Press York 8 August 2008 28 October 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123443/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3582336.Woolford_signs_for_Scunthorpe/ live Jimmy Beadle, Richard Brodie, Craig Farrell, Josh Mimms, Daniel Parslow, Ben Purkiss, Mark Robinson and Onome Sodje signed new contracts ahead of 2008–09.Steve Carroll Faz signs fresh Minstermen deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2238644.Faz_signs_fresh_Minstermen_deal/ The Press York 1 May 2008 28 October 2015 24 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160124174918/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2238644.Faz_signs_fresh_Minstermen_deal/ live York signed seven players before the season started; they were goalkeepers Michael Ingham from Hereford UnitedDave Flett Delighted City boss Walker seals first summer signings http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2269948.Delighted_City_boss_Walker_seals_first_summer_signings/ The Press York 14 May 2008 28 October 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204332/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2269948.delighted_city_boss_walker_seals_first_summer_signings/ live and Artur Krysiak on a one-month loan from Birmingham City,Keeper Krysiak joins York on loan http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7547521.stm BBC Sport 7 August 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061407/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7547521.stm live defender Mark Greaves from Burton Albion, midfielders Niall Henderson from Raith Rovers,Steve Carroll City step up highland fling http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2351668.City_step_up_highland_fling/ The Press York 19 June 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060711/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2351668.City_step_up_highland_fling/ live Steven Hogg from Gretna and Ben Wilkinson from Hull City,Tony Kelly Midfield versatility of new signings cheers City manager http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2333196.Midfield_versatility_of_new_signings_cheers_City_manager/ The Press York 11 June 2008 28 October 2015 20 March 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170320211237/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2333196.Midfield_versatility_of_new_signings_cheers_City_manager/ live and striker Daniel McBreen from St Johnstone.Dave Flett Mac's back as City chief Colin lands big Aussie target-man http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2363971.Mac___s_back_as_City_chief_Colin_lands_big_Aussie_target_man/ The Press York 26 June 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060231/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/2363971.Mac___s_back_as_City_chief_Colin_lands_big_Aussie_target_man/ live Professional contracts were handed to three youth-team players, those being defenders Andy McWilliams and Josh Radcliffe and winger Liam Shepherd.Youth team players sign for York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7386495.stm BBC Sport 7 May 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061340/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7386495.stm live Greaves was named as York's club captain for the season.Dave Flett Brown stakes claim to be a full-time Minsterman http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3197703.Brown_stakes_claim_to_be_a_full_time_Minsterman/ The Press York 8 July 2008 17 March 2012 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305013047/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3197703.Brown_stakes_claim_to_be_a_full_time_Minsterman/ live New home and away kits were introduced for the first time in two years.York City http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/York_City/York_City.htm Historical Football Kits Dave Moor 25 June 2017 25 June 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170625213036/http://www.historicalkits.co.uk/York_City/York_City.htm live The home kit comprised red and navy blue halved shirts with red collars, navy blue shorts and navy blue socks with two white strips on the cuffs. The away kit included white shirts with black shoulders, white shorts and white socks with black cuffs.Dave Flett Crawley Town 0, York City 1 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3584914.Crawley_Town_0__York_City_1/ The Press York 11 August 2008 28 October 2015 Last season's third kit was retained, which featured light blue shirts with a maroon collar, bar a section under the neck which was light blue, and maroon trims on the sleeves, maroon shorts and light blue socks.Blue (and maroon) is the colour! http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/1586946.Blue__and_maroon__is_the_colour_/ The Press York 1 August 2007 27 October 2015 22 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151022202904/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/1586946.Blue__and_maroon__is_the_colour_/ live Dave Flett Torquay 1, York City 1 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3630957.Torquay_1__York_City_1/ The Press York 29 August 2008 28 October 2015 24 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160124174920/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3630957.Torquay_1__York_City_1/ live CLP Industries continued as shirt sponsors for the fourth successive season.Complete package http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7971088.Complete_package/ Evening Press York 21 July 2005 27 October 2015 22 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151022203804/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7971088.Complete_package/ live + Pre-season match detailsDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. Referencedmy 2008 7 8Tadcaster AlbionAW6–0BrownTrialist (2), Farrell (2), Brodie, Woolford450Dave Flett Tadcaster Albion 0, York City 6 (Pre-season friendly) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3199015.Tadcaster_Albion_0__York_City_6__Pre_season_friendly_/ The Press York 9 July 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060721/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3199015.Tadcaster_Albion_0__York_City_6__Pre_season_friendly_/ live Dave Flett City boss weighs up final signing to bolster squad http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3199036.City_boss_weighs_up_final_signing_to_bolster_squad/ The Press York 9 July 2008 28 October 2015 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306031521/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3199036.City_boss_weighs_up_final_signing_to_bolster_squad/ live dmy 2008 7 11Leeds UnitedHD1–1Sodje 43'4,405Dave Flett York City 1, Leeds United 1 (Pre-season friendly) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3204172.York_City_1__Leeds_United_1__Pre_season_friendly_/ The Press York 12 July 2008 28 October 2015dmy 2008 7 18MiddlesbroughHD2–2Boyes 73', Sodje 86'3,177Dave Flett York City 2, Middlesbrough 2 (Pre-season friendly) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3217998.York_City_2__Middlesbrough_2__Pre_season_friendly_/ The Press York 19 July 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813054632/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3217998.York_City_2__Middlesbrough_2__Pre_season_friendly_/ live dmy 2008 7 22BarnsleyHD2–2Farrell (2)1,145Steve Carroll York City 2, Barnsley 2 (Pre-season friendly) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3226334.York_City_2__Barnsley_2__Pre_season_friendly_/ The Press York 23 July 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060750/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3226334.York_City_2__Barnsley_2__Pre_season_friendly_/ live dmy 2008 7 25Harrogate Railway AthleticAW2–1Shepherd 35', Brodie 41' Peter Martini Harrogate Railway 1, York City 2 (Pre-season friendly) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3549722.Harrogate_Railway_1__York_City_2__Pre_season_friendly_/ The Press York 26 July 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110732/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/matchreports/3549722.harrogate-railway-1-york-city-2-pre-season-friendly/ live dmy 2008 7 30Hartlepool UnitedHW1–0Wilkinson 40' Dave Flett York City 1, Hartlepool United 0 (Pre-season friendly) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3559413.York_City_1__Hartlepool_United_0__Pre_season_friendly_/ The Press York 31 July 2008 28 October 2015dmy 2008 8 3SheffieldAW1–0McGurk 89' Dave Flett Sheffield FC 0, York City 1 (Pre-season friendly) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3568103.Sheffield_FC_0__York_City_1__Pre_season_friendly_/ The Press York 4 August 2008 28 October 2015 Review August thumb|upright|Onome Sodje's goal against Torquay United won him the Conference Premier Goal of the Month competition. York's season started with a 1–0 victory away to Crawley Town, Farrell scoring the winner 19 minutes from time.Crawley 0–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7541005.stm BBC Sport 9 August 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061542/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7541005.stm live The second match was a 1–0 home win over Wrexham, who had won their opening fixture 5–0 against Stevenage Borough, with Greaves scoring the winner.York 1–0 Wrexham http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7551099.stm BBC Sport 14 August 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060348/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7551099.stm live Krysiak suffered a dislocated finger during this match, which resulted in him returning to Birmingham prematurely from his loan spell,Dave Flett Victorious City boss pays tribute to stand-in 'keeper http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3596656.Victorious_City_boss_pays_tribute_to_stand_in____keeper/ The Press York 15 August 2008 28 October 2015 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010725/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3596656.Victorious_City_boss_pays_tribute_to_stand_in____keeper/ live and was replaced by Mimms, who gave an assured performance.Dave Flett York City 1, Wrexham 0 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3596287.York_City_1__Wrexham_0/ The Press York 15 August 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813055851/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3596287.York_City_1__Wrexham_0/ live York's winning start to the season ended after a 1–1 home draw with Histon, who took the lead through a Daniel Wright penalty kick in the first half, before McBreen scored the equaliser for York on 69 minutes.York 1–1 Histon http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7551114.stm BBC Sport 16 August 2008 28 October 2015 11 September 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180911015634/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7551114.stm live Winger Simon Russell signed for the club from Kidderminster Harriers.City land Harriers winger http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3616541.City_land_Harriers_winger/ The Press York 22 August 2008 17 March 2012 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012942/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3616541.City_land_Harriers_winger/ live York drew 2–2 away to Northwich Victoria, which saw the team fight back on two occasions after twice being a goal down, with Brodie scoring his first goal of the season.Northwich 2–2 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7565221.stm BBC Sport 23 August 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813112831/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7565221.stm live He then scored in the third minute against Barrow, who equalised seven minutes later through Lee Hunt, in a home match that finished a 1–1 home draw.York 1–1 Barrow http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7565352.stm BBC Sport 25 August 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813111425/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7565352.stm live Beadle was loaned out to Northern Premier League Premier Division club Whitby Town for a month, having not made any appearances in 2008–09.Beadle joins Whitby Town on loan http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7584837.stm BBC Sport 27 August 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110724/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7584837.stm live Sodje scored with a late volley after coming off the bench to give York a 1–1 draw away to Torquay United to maintain the team's unbeaten record, which looked under threat after Danny Stevens gave Torquay the lead on 65 minutes.Torquay 1–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7578293.stm BBC Sport 28 August 2008 28 October 2015 6 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080906214900/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7578293.stm live Sodje's goal against Torquay won the first Conference Premier Goal of the Month competition, for August 2008.York's Sodje wins best goal award http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7611283.stm BBC Sport 11 September 2008 28 October 2015 September Grimsby Town midfielder Peter Bore joined on an initial one-month loan on transfer deadline day.York City snap up Mariners winger http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7592904.stm BBC Sport 1 September 2008 23 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110747/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7592904.stm live York drew for the fifth time in succession with a 1–1 home draw with Mansfield Town, in which Sodje scored after he latched onto Adie Moses' misplaced header.York 1–1 Mansfield http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7588302.stm BBC Sport 2 September 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813111610/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7588302.stm live The team's first victory in six matches came in a 2–0 home win over Woking; the goals came from McBreen and a Danny Bunce own goal.York 2–0 Woking http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7588777.stm BBC Sport 6 September 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813112248/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7588777.stm live A 4–2 defeat away to Kettering Town saw York's unbeaten run come to an end after nine matches, leaving their opponents as the only unbeaten team in the division.Kettering 4–2 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7602209.stm BBC Sport 13 September 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813112321/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7602209.stm live Former Accrington Stanley striker David Brown, former Rotherham United defender Tom Hirst and Ipswich Town midfielder Jai Reason joined the club on trial.Dave Flett Minstermen run rule over triallist pair http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3676668.Minstermen_run_rule_over_triallist_pair/ The Press York 16 September 2008 17 March 2012 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813110640/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3676668.Minstermen_run_rule_over_triallist_pair/ live Dave Flett Tom's big deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3687362.Tom___s_big_deal/ The Press York 19 September 2008 17 March 2012 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110738/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3687362.toms-big-deal/ live After impressing in a reserve-team match, Hirst was signed by the club.Hirst signs deal with York City http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7623642.stm BBC Sport 19 September 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110722/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7623642.stm live However, Brown and Reason were not offered contracts. An 86th-minute equaliser from McBreen gave York a 1–1 draw at home to Salisbury City,York 1–1 Salisbury http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7614155.stm BBC Sport 20 September 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110714/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7614155.stm live which maintained the team's unbeaten record at Bootham Crescent. Parslow signed a new contract with the club,City defender pens new deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3693001.City_defender_pens_new_deal/ The Press York 22 September 2008 17 March 2012 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110733/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3693001.city-defender-pens-new-deal/ live and Rotherham midfielder Peter Holmes joined on a one-month loan.City land Millers midfielder http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3694113.City_land_Millers_midfielder/ The Press York 22 September 2008 17 March 2012 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110736/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3694113.city-land-millers-midfielder/ live A second defeat of the season came after losing 2–0 away to Kidderminster, Brian Smikle and Justin Richards scoring for the home team.Kidderminster 2–0 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7626797.stm BBC Sport 23 September 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110713/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7626797.stm live Beadle was released by the club towards the end of his loan spell at Whitby, due to him looking for regular first-team football.York agree to let Beadle leave http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7635960.stm BBC Sport 25 September 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110728/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7635960.stm live This was followed by the departure of Bore, who returned to Grimsby from his loan spell early.Dave Flett Early exit as Mariners loan winger fails to impress http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3708546.Early_exit_as_Mariners_loan_winger_fails_to_impress/ The Press York 27 September 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110738/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3708546.early-exit-as-mariners-loan-winger-fails-to-impress/ live A 3–3 draw away against Stevenage was achieved after the team were 2–0 down after 19 minutes, with the York goals coming from Sodje, Holmes and Farrell.Stevenage 3–3 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7637289.stm BBC Sport 28 September 2008 28 October 2015 Sodje picked up a hamstring injury during this match, meaning he would be out of action for four to six weeks.York lose Sodje for several weeks http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7646858.stm BBC Sport 1 October 2008 28 October 2015 5 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081005052734/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7646858.stm live October Despite having the better chances, York drew 0–0 at home with Cambridge United,York 0–0 Cambridge http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7639437.stm BBC Sport 4 October 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110715/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7639437.stm live before being beaten 3–1 away by Wrexham, in which Wilkinson scored a late consolation goal.Wrexham 3–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7646274.stm BBC Sport 7 October 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110715/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7646274.stm live The club made an attempt to re-sign former striker Clayton Donaldson on loan from Crewe Alexandra, but were told to make an inquiry four weeks later, due to him being injured.Dave Flett Injury spikes return of goal ace Clayton http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3745414.Injury_spikes_return_of_goal_ace_Clayton/ The Press York 10 October 2008 17 March 2012 11 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011064206/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3745414.Injury_spikes_return_of_goal_ace_Clayton/ live York's first double of the season came with a 2–0 away win over Woking, the goals coming from Wilkinson and McBreen.Woking 0–2 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7647063.stm BBC Sport 11 October 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813111858/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7647063.stm live Iyseden Christie's loan spell at Kettering from Stevenage was to be terminated for a loan move to York to go ahead, but this deal fell through.Christie switch fails to get green light http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3758403.Christie_switch_fails_to_get_green_light/ The Press York 15 October 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813110701/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3758403.Christie_switch_fails_to_get_green_light/ live Walker revealed he was interested in signing striker Bruce Dyer, shortly after he played against York's reserve team for Bradford City.Dave Flett Walker ponders turning to know-how of veteran front-man http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3766274.Walker_ponders_turning_to_know_how_of_veteran_front_man/ The Press York 17 October 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813110623/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3766274.Walker_ponders_turning_to_know_how_of_veteran_front_man/ live York achieved a consecutive victory for the first time in 2008–09 after beating Rushden & Diamonds 2–0 at home, with goals from Robinson and Farrell.York 2–0 Rushden & Diamonds http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7665159.stm BBC Sport 19 October 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813113216/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7665159.stm live After this match, Holmes was recalled by Rotherham. Brodie was loaned to fellow Conference Premier club Barrow for one month, having lost his place in the starting line-up.Bring on the Minsterman http://www.nwemail.co.uk/BRING-ON-THE-MINSTERMAN-65850fd5-da13-43d0-92d6-02ab4b8405b5-ds North-West Evening Mail Barrow-in-Furness 23 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722042929/http://www.nwemail.co.uk/BRING-ON-THE-MINSTERMAN-65850fd5-da13-43d0-92d6-02ab4b8405b5-ds 22 July 2015 dead Former Leeds United midfielder Gavin Rothery impressed for the reserve team against Hartlepool United, after which he signed a short-term contract with the club.York sign up midfielder Rothery http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7689288.stm BBC Sport 24 October 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813112129/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7689288.stm live A 0–0 home draw with Mansfield in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup resulted in a replay, which would be played at Field Mill.Dave Flett York City 0, Mansfield 0 (FAC4Q) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3793566.York_City_0__Mansfield_0__FAC4Q_/ The Press York 27 October 2008 28 October 2015 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306031946/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3793566.York_City_0__Mansfield_0__FAC4Q_/ live Radcliffe was sent out on loan for a month at Harrogate Railway Athletic of the Northern Premier League Division One North.City ace on standby for England http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3794615.City_ace_on_standby_for_England/ The Press York 27 October 2008 28 October 2015 York were eliminated from the FA Cup after a 1–0 defeat away to Mansfield.Dave Flett Mansfield 1, York City 0 http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3800445.Mansfield_1__York_City_0/ The Press York 29 October 2008 28 October 2015 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306031624/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3800445.Mansfield_1__York_City_0/ live November thumb|upright|Martin Foyle was appointed manager following Colin Walker's dismissal. An 87th-minute penalty scored by Yemi Odubade saw York lose 1–0 away to Oxford United.Oxford Utd 1–0 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7686257.stm BBC Sport 1 November 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110715/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7686257.stm live Dyer signed for the club, having been unattached after his release by Chesterfield at the end of 2007–08.Minstermen bring in veteran Dyer http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7706425.stm BBC Sport 3 November 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061013/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7706425.stm live Adam Boyes signed a long-term professional contractBoyes commits future to York City http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7711355.stm BBC Sport 5 November 2008 28 October 2015 ahead of York's Conference League Cup third round tie against Mansfield, which was won with a 4–2 penalty shoot-out victory.Dave Flett Setanta Shield: York City 1, Mansfield Town 1 (4–2 on pens) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3819171.Setanta_Shield__York_City_1__Mansfield_Town_1__4_2_on_pens_/ The Press York 5 November 2008 28 October 2015 25 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925093400/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3819171.Setanta_Shield__York_City_1__Mansfield_Town_1__4_2_on_pens_/ live This was preceded by Greaves' headed goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time, earning the team a 1–1 draw, which was followed by a goalless period of extra time. The attendance of 609 was the lowest crowd in the club history—breaking the previous record of 763 set in the 2007–08 Conference League Cup.David Batters York City: The Complete Record 2008 Breedon Books Derby 978-1-85983-633-0 258–410 York lost 2–1 at home to Torquay, in their first home defeat of the season. After Roscoe Dsane gave the visitors the lead, Greaves equalised for York with a header from a Purkiss cross in the 85th minute, before Mark Ellis scored for Torquay on 90 minutes.York 1–2 Torquay http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7713971.stm BBC Sport 15 November 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061553/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7713971.stm live A third successive defeat came after losing 1–0 away to Cambridge.Cambridge Utd 1–0 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7726998.stm BBC Sport 18 November 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061224/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7726998.stm live It was agreed that Brodie's loan at Barrow would be extended after he scored four goals in six appearances,Bayliss praises 'clinical' Barrow http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/barrow/7736977.stm BBC Sport 19 November 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061231/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/barrow/7736977.stm live but York decided to overturn this decision a day later.Barrow set to suffer Brodie blow http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/barrow/7739039.stm BBC Sport 20 November 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061439/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/barrow/7739039.stm live Barrow hoped to open talks over signing him on a permanent contract in January 2009. Walker was dismissed as manager, alongside head coach Eric Winstanley, with youth-team coach Neil Redfearn taking over as caretaker manager.Manager Walker leaves York City http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7742556.stm BBC Sport 21 November 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060440/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7742556.stm live He took charge of the team for the home match against Crawley, which finished a 2–2 draw after Lewis Killeen scored the rebound from a Thomas Pinault penalty in the 90th minute.York 2–2 Crawley http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7727656.stm BBC Sport 23 November 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110715/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7727656.stm live Former Port Vale manager Martin Foyle was appointed as manager,Martin Foyle lands York City manager's job http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/3872016.Martin_Foyle_lands_York_City_manager___s_job/ The Press York 24 November 2008 28 October 2015 26 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150926114421/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/3872016.Martin_Foyle_lands_York_City_manager___s_job/ live with Redfearn taking the role of assistant manager.Neil Redfearn appointed York City assistant manager http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3872789.Neil_Redfearn_appointed_York_City_assistant_manager/ The Press York 24 November 2008 12 January 2011 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110756/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3872789.neil-redfearn-appointed-york-city-assistant-manager/ live Foyle made his first signing by bringing in winger Adam Smith on loan from Conference North club Gainsborough Trinity.York City land late loan signing http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3933680.York_City_land_late_loan_signing/ The Press York 28 November 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110822/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3933680.york-city-land-late-loan-signing/ live Foyle's first match in charge was a 1–1 away draw against Salisbury City, which was earned following a Brodie goal in the 83rd minute.Salisbury 1–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7742194.stm BBC Sport 29 November 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060821/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7742194.stm live December A 1–0 home defeat by Grays Athletic through a Wes Thomas goal followed; this was Grays' first away victory of the season.York 0–1 Grays http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7752591.stm BBC Sport 6 December 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060901/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7752591.stm live York followed this with a 1–1 draw away to Histon, in which they took the lead through Brodie in the 14th minute, before Parslow scored an own goal on 59 minutes.Histon 1–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7763401.stm BBC Sport 9 December 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060546/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7763401.stm live North Ferriby United striker Steve Torpey was appointed as youth-team coach to succeed Redfearn.Dave Flett York City appoint Steve Torpey as youth-team coach http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3977817.York_City_appoint_Steve_Torpey_as_youth_team_coach/ The Press York 15 December 2008 17 March 2012 28 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160128175448/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3977817.York_City_appoint_Steve_Torpey_as_youth_team_coach/ live Foyle's first win as manager came in a 2–0 away victory over Northwich Victoria in the FA Trophy first round, both goals coming from Brodie.Dave Flett Northwich 0, York City 2 – FA Trophy http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3983248.Northwich_0__York_City_2___FA_Trophy/ The Press York 17 December 2008 28 October 2015 7 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307033846/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3983248.Northwich_0__York_City_2___FA_Trophy/ live This was followed with a 3–1 home win over Ebbsfleet United, with goals from Adam Smith, Brodie and Sodje after being one goal down.York 3–1 Ebbsfleet http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7779499.stm BBC Sport 20 December 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061236/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7779499.stm live Dyer retired from football, having only made three appearances for York through back and hamstring injuries, while Rothery was released.York's Dyer announces retirement http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7798219.stm BBC Sport 23 December 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061431/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7798219.stm live York's two-match winning run ended after a 2–1 defeat away to league-leaders Burton Albion, which was secured after Greaves scored an own goal.Burton 2–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7790525.stm BBC Sport 26 December 2008 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061321/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7790525.stm live A 2–1 home defeat by Altrincham followed; Brodie scored a free kick in the 32nd minute to give York the lead, before Chris Senior and Dale Johnson scored for the visitors in the second half.York 1–2 Altrincham http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7792255.stm BBC Sport 28 December 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110834/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7792255.stm live Redfearn left the club to take charge of the Leeds under-18 team and Andy Porter, a former teammate of Foyle at Port Vale, was appointed as assistant manager.Porter named as assistant at York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7805187.stm BBC Sport 30 December 2008 28 October 2015 January thumb|upright|Levi Mackin joined on loan from Wrexham. The New Year began with a second defeat of the season to Burton, this time being beaten 3–1 at home, in which Brodie scored in the first half with a shot from the edge of the penalty area.York 1–3 Burton http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7803213.stm BBC Sport 1 January 2009 28 October 2015 31 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081231230703/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7803213.stm live Wrexham defender Kyle Critchell was signed on a one-month loan, who Foyle knew while he was a coach at the club.York sign Critchell from Wrexham http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7812132.stm BBC Sport 5 January 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061449/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7812132.stm live Adam Smith returned to Gainsborough following the conclusion of his loan, while a permanent move had been stalled as Gainsborough were holding out for a fee.Dave Flett City face £6k bill as Weymouth clash is frozen out http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4025770.City_face___6k_bill_as_Weymouth_clash_is_frozen_out/ The Press York 7 January 2009 17 March 2012 11 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011064340/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4025770.City_face___6k_bill_as_Weymouth_clash_is_frozen_out/ live Progression to the third round of the FA Trophy was ensured with a 2–1 away victory over Oxford, with goals from McBreen and Brodie.Dave Flett York City strikers McBreen and Brodie on target to seal impressive FA Trophy win at Oxford http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4045709.Oxford_United_1__York_City_2/ The Press York 14 January 2009 28 October 2015 25 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925070342/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4045709.Oxford_United_1__York_City_2/ live Further signings from Wrexham took place when striker Simon Brown and midfielder Christian Smith signed on loan and permanently respectively.Minstermen complete double swoop n http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7831038.stm BBC Sport 15 January 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061327/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7831038.stm live Hirst was released having failed to break into the first team.York City release full-back Tom Hirst http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4053223.York_City_release_full_back_Tom_Hirst/ The Press York 16 January 2009 28 October 2015 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306152433/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4053223.York_City_release_full_back_Tom_Hirst/ live Lewes were beaten 3–0 at home; Brodie opened the scoring with a volley into the top corner from outside the penalty area, and Christian Smith scored from 30 yards before Brodie finished the scoring with a low shot into the bottom corner.York 3–0 Lewes http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7816363.stm BBC Sport 17 January 2009 28 October 2015 Henderson was released having fallen out of the reckoning for a first-team place.Dave Flett Niall Henderson's heading for a KitKat Crescent exit http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4060258.Niall_Henderson___s_heading_for_a_KitKat_Crescent_exit/ The Press York 20 January 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060608/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4060258.Niall_Henderson___s_heading_for_a_KitKat_Crescent_exit/ live York were knocked out of the Conference League Cup following a 3–1 away defeat by Barrow in the Northern section fourth round.Dave Flett Curse of Barrow goal ace Wayne Curtis see York City slide out of Setanta Shield http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4063484.Barrow_3__York_City_1___Setanta_Shield/ The Press York 21 January 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110754/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/matchreports/4063484.curse-of-barrow-goal-ace-wayne-curtis-see-york-city-slide-out-of-setanta-shield/ live Midfielder Levi Mackin was signed on loan from Wrexham until the end of the season.York sign fourth Wrexham player http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7844710.stm BBC Sport 22 January 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110809/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7844710.stm live He debuted in York's 2–1 away defeat to Eastbourne Borough, in which Christian Smith scored a header from Brown's cross.Eastbourne 2–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7844365.stm BBC Sport 24 January 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110807/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7844365.stm live Adam Smith rejoined York from Gainsborough on a permanent contract for an undisclosed fee.York City sign winger Adam Smith http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4076928.York_City_sign_winger_Adam_Smith/ The Press York 26 January 2009 17 March 2012 11 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011064451/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4076928.York_City_sign_winger_Adam_Smith/ live His return came as a substitute in York's 1–1 draw away to Altrincham, in which Brodie scored the equalising goal after Shaun Densmore put the home team in the lead.Altrincham 1–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7847955.stm BBC Sport 27 January 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110817/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7847955.stm live Farrell was loaned out to Oxford for the remainder of the season, as he sought more game time.Oxford sign York striker Farrell http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/7861742.stm BBC Sport 31 January 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110808/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/7861742.stm live York drew 1–1 away with Kidderminster in the FA Trophy third round, in which Boyes scored his first goal for York, meaning a replay was to be played.Dave Flett Teenage striker Adam Boyes nets his first York City goal to earn an FA Trophy replay against Kidderminster Harriers http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4093420.Kidderminster_1__York_City_1___FA_Trophy_3/ The Press York 2 February 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110754/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/matchreports/4093420.teenage-striker-adam-boyes-nets-his-first-york-city-goal-to-earn-an-fa-trophy-replay-against-kidderminster-harriers/ live February Critchell's loan at York was extended for a second month, with the fitness of several York defenders in doubt.Dave Flett York City right-back Ben Purkiss fighting for chance to make England 'C' debut against Malta http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4099225.York_City_right_back_Ben_Purkiss_fighting_for_chance_to_make_England____C____debut_against_Malta/ The Press York 4 February 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060828/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4099225.York_City_right_back_Ben_Purkiss_fighting_for_chance_to_make_England____C____debut_against_Malta/ live York were beaten 1–0 away by Mansfield, courtesy of a Robert Duffy penalty, in the teams' fourth encounter of the season.Mansfield 1–0 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7867805.stm BBC Sport 7 February 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110840/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7867805.stm live A 13–12 penalty shoot-out victory over Kidderminster followed a 1–1 extra time draw in an FA Trophy replay; in normal time, McBreen scored a header from a corner delivered by Simon Rusk before the away team equalised shortly after through Justin Richards.Dave Flett York City 1, Kidderminster 1 (13–12 on penalties after extra time) http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4120194.York_City_1__Kidderminster_1__13_12_on_penaties_after_extra_time_/ The Press York 12 February 2009 28 October 2015 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306032545/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4120194.York_City_1__Kidderminster_1__13_12_on_penaties_after_extra_time_/ live A new record for the most consecutive penalties scored in a shoot-out was set, at 25.Tony Kelly Salute for 649 York City fans who witnessed history in the making during record penalty shoot-out against Kidderminster Harriers http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4126841.Salute_for_649_York_City_fans_who_witnessed_history_in_the_making_during_record_penalty_shoot_out_against_Kidderminster_Harriers/ The Press York 14 February 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110820/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/other/tko/4126841.salute-for-649-york-city-fans-who-witnessed-history-in-the-making-during-record-penalty-shoot-out-against-kidderminster-harriers/ live McBreen was reported to have signed for North Queensland Fury of the A-League,McBreen joins Fury from UK http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/96608,mcbreen-joins-fury-from-uk.aspx FourFourTwo 17 February 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20120318203336/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/96608%2Cmcbreen-joins-fury-from-uk.aspx 18 March 2012 dead although the transfer had yet to be confirmed by York.Steve Carroll Confusion as York City striker Daniel McBreen 'signs' for North Queensland Fury http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4134869.Confusion_as_York_City_striker_Daniel_McBreen____signs____for_North_Queensland_Fury/ The Press York 18 February 2009 17 March 2012 14 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150614153641/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4134869.Confusion_as_York_City_striker_Daniel_McBreen____signs____for_North_Queensland_Fury/ live It was confirmed that he would join the Fury for the start of 2009–10 in August 2009.McBreen agrees move to Australia http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7897595.stm BBC Sport 19 February 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061257/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7897595.stm live Former Wrexham defender Shaun Pejic signed after a successful trial at the club.York City sign up defender Pejic http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7901502.stm BBC Sport 20 February 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061209/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7901502.stm live York beat Conference South team Havant & Waterlooville 2–0 at home in the fourth round of the FA Trophy to secure a place in the semi-final, with both goals scored by McBreen.Steve Carroll Daniel McBreen's double strike ignites York City's Wembley dream in the FA Trophy http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4146804.York_City_2__Havant___Waterlooville_0/ The Press York 23 February 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060857/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4146804.York_City_2__Havant___Waterlooville_0/ live This was followed by a 2–0 away defeat to Rushden in the league.Rushden & D 2–0 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7900009.stm BBC Sport 24 February 2009 28 October 2015 York's first league victory in a month was a 2–0 home win over Weymouth, who were forced to play a weakened team due to their financial situation, and Brodie scored headers in each half.York 2–0 Weymouth http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7905841.stm BBC Sport 28 February 2009 28 October 2015 March Ingham made several important saves as York drew 0–0 away to Ebbsfleet.Ebbsfleet 0–0 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7923990.stm BBC Sport 8 March 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110842/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7923990.stm live The first leg of the FA Trophy semi-final tie against AFC Telford United ended in a 2–0 away win, with goals in each half from Rusk and Purkiss.Dave Flett Prospect of a Wembley outing in the FA Trophy final provides a welcome fillip for York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4205248.Telford_United_0__York_City_2___FA_Trophy_Semi_1/ The Press York 16 March 2009 28 October 2015 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306031513/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4205248.Telford_United_0__York_City_2___FA_Trophy_Semi_1/ live A late goal from Sodje with a shot from the edge of the penalty area earned the team a 1–1 draw away to Forest Green Rovers, after Kaid Mohamed had given the home team a first-half lead.Forest Green 1–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7935576.stm BBC Sport 17 March 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061546/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7935576.stm live A 2–1 home win over Telford in the second leg of the FA Trophy semi-final, with goals in each half from Brodie and McBreen, saw York progress into 2009 FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium with 4–1 aggregate victory.Dave Flett Wembley here we come... York City beat Telford United to book a place in the FA Trophy final http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4225002.York_City_2__Telford_United_1___FA_Trophy_Semi_2/ The Press York 23 March 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060915/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4225002.York_City_2__Telford_United_1___FA_Trophy_Semi_2/ live This was followed by a 0–0 home draw with Kettering in the league.York 0–0 Kettering http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7948883.stm BBC Sport 24 March 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110815/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7948883.stm live Wilkinson joined divisional rivals Altrincham on loan until the end of the season, having failed to feature in the team since January 2009.Dave Flett Manager Martin Foyle warns York City they must do it for them[s]elves http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4239799.Manager_Martin_Foyle_warns_York_City_they_must_do_it_for_themelves/ The Press York 27 March 2009 17 March 2012 11 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011192929/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4239799.Manager_Martin_Foyle_warns_York_City_they_must_do_it_for_themelves/ live York drew 0–0 with play-off contenders Kidderminster at home,York 0–0 Kidderminster http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7948980.stm BBC Sport 28 March 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060941/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7948980.stm live which was followed by a 2–0 home defeat to Stevenage.York 0–2 Stevenage http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7971968.stm BBC Sport 31 March 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110817/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7971968.stm live April and May thumb|upright|Daniel Parslow was voted Clubman of the Year. York dropped into the relegation zone after a 1–0 away defeat to Grays, who themselves moved out of the relegation zone and above York,Grays 1–0 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7976521.stm BBC Sport 4 April 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110846/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7976521.stm live and this was followed with a 0–0 home draw with Oxford.York 0–0 Oxford Utd http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7978726.stm BBC Sport 7 April 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110850/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7978726.stm live They were beaten 2–1 at home by Northwich; Jonny Allan gave the visitors the lead in the first half and Robinson equalised with a penalty on 68 minutes, before Allan scored a stoppage-time winner for Northwich.York 1–2 Northwich http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7982051.stm BBC Sport 11 April 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110850/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7982051.stm live This was followed by a 0–0 draw away to fellow strugglers Barrow.Barrow 0–0 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7982058.stm BBC Sport 13 April 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110856/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7982058.stm live Before York's penultimate home match against Eastbourne, Parslow was named the 2008–09 Clubman of the Year, voted for by the club's supporters.Clubman of the Year https://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/clubman-year York City F.C. 18 September 2017 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110831/https://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/clubman-year live A 1–0 victory saw York move out of the relegation zone, in what was their first league win in 10 matches. It was achieved after McBreen scored from a Purkiss pass in the 35th minute.York 1–0 Eastbourne http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7989716.stm BBC Sport 18 April 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110900/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7989716.stm live A second successive win came at home to Forest Green, who York beat 2–1 with second-half goals from Boyes and Brodie.York 2–1 Forest Green http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8002667.stm BBC Sport 21 April 2009 28 October 2015 A 2–1 away victory over Weymouth saw York secure survival from relegation, with their opponents facing relegation as a result.Weymouth 1–2 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8002677.stm BBC Sport 24 April 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110900/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8002677.stm live Brodie gave York a 14th-minute lead, and after Cliff Akurang equalised for Weymouth late in the first half, Boyes scored the winning goal 13 minutes from time. York's last league match was a 1–1 away draw with bottom placed Lewes, Greaves scoring on 80 minutes before the home team equalised three minutes from time.Lewes 1–1 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8002697.stm BBC Sport 26 April 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061216/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8002697.stm live This result saw them finish the season 17th the table. York were defeated 2–0 by Stevenage in the 2009 FA Trophy final at Wembley, who scored with second-half goals from Steve Morison and Lee Boylan.Dave Flett Stevenage 2 York City 0 – FA Trophy Final from Wembley http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/4357937.York_City_0___Stevenage_Borough__2___FA_Trophy_final_at_Wembley/ The Press York 9 May 2009 28 October 2015 26 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150926042517/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/4357937.York_City_0___Stevenage_Borough__2___FA_Trophy_final_at_Wembley/ live Summary and aftermath York were in a midtable position for most of the season, and were as high as fifth in August 2008, while dropping as low as 22nd in April 2009. Their goalscoring record of 47 goals scored was the fifth lowest in the division; whereas, their defensive record of 51 goals conceded was better than that of the champions Burton. Parslow made the highest number of appearances during the season, appearing in 57 of York's 58 matches.Tony Williams James Wright Non-League Club Directory 2010 2009 Tony Williams Publications 978-1-869833-66-4 162–163 Brodie was York's top scorer in the league and in all competitions, with 15 league goals and 19 in total. McBreen was the only other player to reach double figures, with 10 goals. After the season ended, York released Greaves, Hogg, McBreen, Pejic, Radcliffe, Robinson, Rusk, Shepherd, Christian Smith and Wilkinson.Dave Flett Ben Purkiss signs new York City deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4426265.Ben_Purkiss_signs_new_York_City_deal/ The Press York 9 June 2009 28 October 2015 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115935/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4426265.Ben_Purkiss_signs_new_York_City_deal/ live Dave Flett York City boss Martin Foyle swings the axe at KitKat Crescent http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4359507.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_swings_the_axe_at_KitKat_Crescent/ The Press York 12 May 2009 28 October 2015 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306031444/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4359507.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_swings_the_axe_at_KitKat_Crescent/ live Dave Flett York City manager Martin Foyle expects to complete summer shopping by the end of the week http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4453485.YORK_City_manager_Martin_Foyle_expects_to_complete_summer_shopping_by_the_end_of_the_week/ The Press York 23 June 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060440/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4453485.YORK_City_manager_Martin_Foyle_expects_to_complete_summer_shopping_by_the_end_of_the_week/ live Dave Flett York City part company with Ben Wilkinson http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4471871.York_City_part_company_with_Ben_Wilkinson/ The Press York 2 July 2009 28 October 2015 20 March 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170320211852/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4471871.York_City_part_company_with_Ben_Wilkinson/ live Boyes, Farrell, Darren Kelly and Sodje left for Scunthorpe, Rushden, Portadown and Barnsley respectively.York City striker Adam Boyes seals move to Scunthorpe United http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4487369.York_City_striker_Adam_Boyes_seals_move_to_Scunthorpe_United/ The Press York 10 July 2009 28 October 2015 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303175805/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4487369.York_City_striker_Adam_Boyes_seals_move_to_Scunthorpe_United/ live Dave Flett York City sign striker Michael Rankine http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4435367.York_City_sign_striker_Michael_Rankine/ The Press York 12 June 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060905/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4435367.York_City_sign_striker_Michael_Rankine/ live Ports make double transfer swoop http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/8044812.stm BBC Sport 11 May 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061149/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/8044812.stm live Dave Flett York City striker Onome Sodje signs for Barnsley http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4439146.York_City_striker_Onome_Sodje_signs_for_Barnsley/ The Press York 15 June 2009 17 March 2012 12 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012000541/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4439146.York_City_striker_Onome_Sodje_signs_for_Barnsley/ live Brodie, McWilliams, Mimms and Purkiss signed new contracts with the club.Dave Flett York City manager Martin Foyle lands two new signings – Craig Nelthorpe and Andy Ferrell http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4380320.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_swoops_to_sign_winger_Craig_Nelthorpe_and_midfielder_Andy_Ferrell/ The Press York 20 May 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060508/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4380320.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_swoops_to_sign_winger_Craig_Nelthorpe_and_midfielder_Andy_Ferrell/ live Over the summer York signed defenders James Meredith from Shrewsbury Town,Dave Flett York City boss Martin Foyle lands three new signings http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4389029.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_lands_three_new_signings/ The Press York 22 May 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060703/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4389029.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_lands_three_new_signings/ live Alan O'Hare from MansfieldDave Flett Minstermen turn to Mansfield Town centre-back Alan O'Hare as new defensive recruit http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4466914.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_acts_swiftly_to_get_new_defender_Alan_O___Hare_on_board/ The Press York 1 July 2009 28 October 2015 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306031816/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4466914.York_City_boss_Martin_Foyle_acts_swiftly_to_get_new_defender_Alan_O___Hare_on_board/ live and Djoumin Sangaré from Salisbury,https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=44595 Djouman Sangare Soccerbase Centurycomm 18 March 2021 midfielders Neil Barrett from Ebbsfleet,Dave Flett Striker Michael Gash still keen to join York City http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4468275.Michael_Gash_still_keen_to_join_York_City/ The Press York 1 July 2009 28 October 2015 Andy Ferrell from Kidderminster, Alex Lawless from Forest Green,Minstermen sign utility player Alex Lawless http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4443076.York_City_s_newest_signing/ The Press York 17 June 2009 28 October 2015 15 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915144213/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4443076.York_City_s_newest_signing/ live Mackin from Wrexham, winger Craig Nelthorpe from Oxford, and strikers Michael Gash from Ebbsfleet,York City finally land Ebbsfleet United striker Michael Gash http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4512221.York_City_finally_land_Ebbsfleet_United_striker_Michael_Gash/ The Press York 24 July 2009 28 October 2015 Richard Pacquette from Maidenhead United and Michael Rankine from Rushden. Striker Michael Emmerson was promoted from the youth team after he signed a professional contract with the club.Dave Flett Teenage striker signs new York City deal http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4434979.Teenage_striker_signs_new_York_City_deal/ The Press York 12 June 2009 28 October 2015 Match details Conference Premier 2008–09 Conference Premier + Conference Premier match detailsDateLeaguepositionhttp://www.statto.com/football/teams/york-city/2008-2009/results York City 2008–2009: Results Statto Organisation https://web.archive.org/web/20160915131805/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/york-city/2008-2009/results 15 September 2016OpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. Referencedmy 2008 8 905 5thCrawley TownAW1–0Farrell 71'1,372dmy 2008 8 1405 5thWrexhamHW1–0Greaves 74'2,603dmy 2008 8 1605 5thHistonHD1–1McBreen 69'2,125dmy 2008 8 2306 6thNorthwich VictoriaAD2–2Brodie 26', Crowell 57' o.g.1,065dmy 2008 8 2507 7thBarrowHD1–1Brodie 3'2,664dmy 2008 8 2807 7thTorquay UnitedAD1–1Sodje 87'1,598dmy 2008 9 211thMansfield TownHD1–1Sodje 35'2,520dmy 2008 9 607 7thWokingHW2–0McBreen 38', Bunce 49' o.g.2,307dmy 2008 9 1311thKettering TownAL2–4Brodie 23', Purkiss 49'2,017dmy 2008 9 2010thSalisbury CityHD1–1McBreen 86'2,280dmy 2008 9 2312thKidderminster HarriersAL0–21,481dmy 2008 9 2813thStevenage BoroughAD3–3Sodje 25', Holmes 45', Farrell 49'1,917dmy 2008 10 415thCambridge UnitedHD0–02,608dmy 2008 10 717thWrexhamAL1–3Wilkinson 90'5,173dmy 2008 10 1112thWokingAW2–0Wilkinson 66', McBreen 72'2,341dmy 2008 10 1810thRushden & DiamondsHW2–0Robinson 18', Farrell 50'2,313dmy 2008 11 113thOxford UnitedAL0–14,449dmy 2008 11 1515thTorquay UnitedHL1–2Greaves 85'2,412dmy 2008 11 1815thCambridge UnitedAL0–12,914dmy 2008 11 2314thCrawley TownHD2–2Sodje (2) 7', 48'1,935dmy 2008 11 2914thSalisbury CityAD1–1Brodie 83'986dmy 2008 12 615thGrays AthleticHL0–12,154dmy 2008 12 916thHistonAD1–1Brodie 14'901dmy 2008 12 2014thEbbsfleet UnitedHW3–1A. Smith 60', Brodie 67', Sodje 77'1,997dmy 2008 12 2616thBurton AlbionAL1–2A. Smith 53'3,578dmy 2008 12 2816thAltrinchamHL1–2Brodie 32'2,389dmy 2009 1 116thBurton AlbionHL1–3Brodie 39'2,703dmy 2009 1 1716thLewesHW3–0Brodie (2) 56', 78', C. Smith 68'2,073dmy 2009 1 2417thEastbourne BoroughAL1–2C. Smith 63'1,668dmy 2009 1 2717thAltrinchamAD1–1Brodie 46'1,027dmy 2009 2 717thMansfield TownAL0–12,576dmy 2009 2 2418thRushden & DiamondsAL0–21,020dmy 2009 2 2817thWeymouthHW2–0Brodie (2) 23', 90'2,349dmy 2009 3 817thEbbsfleet UnitedAD0–01,244dmy 2009 3 1717thForest Green RoversAD1–1Sodje 86'681dmy 2009 3 2418thKettering TownHD0–01,714dmy 2009 3 2818thKidderminster HarriersHD0–02,384dmy 2009 3 3120thStevenage BoroughHL0–21,924dmy 2009 4 421stGrays AthleticAL0–1720dmy 2009 4 721stOxford UnitedHD0–02,268dmy 2009 4 1122ndNorthwich VictoriaHL1–2Robinson 68' pen.2,421dmy 2009 4 1322ndBarrowAD0–02,168dmy 2009 4 1820thEastbourne BoroughHW1–0McBreen 35'2,487dmy 2009 4 2119thForest Green RoversHW2–1Boyes 59', Brodie 63'2,164dmy 2009 4 2418thWeymouthAW2–1Brodie 14', Boyes 77'1,122dmy 2009 4 2617thLewesAD1–1Greaves 80'802 League table (part) + Final Conference Premier table (part)PosClubPldWDLFAGDPts15thAltrincham461511204966−175616thSalisbury City461413195464−105517thYork City461119164751−45218thForest Green Rovers461216187076−65219thGrays Athletic461410224464−2052KeyPos = League position; Pld = Matches played;W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost;F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = PointsSourcehttp://www.statto.com/football/teams/york-city/2008-2009/table York City 2008–2009: Table: Final Table Statto Organisation https://web.archive.org/web/20160304203225/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/york-city/2008-2009/table 4 March 2016 FA Cup 2008–09 FA Cup + FA Cup match detailsRoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. ReferenceFourth qualifying rounddmy 2008 10 25Mansfield TownHD0–01,976Fourth qualifying round replaydmy 2008 10 28Mansfield TownAL0–12,004 FA Trophy 2008–09 FA Trophy + FA Trophy match detailsRoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. ReferenceFirst rounddmy 2008 12 16Northwich VictoriaAW2–0Brodie (2) 20', 50'393Second rounddmy 2009 1 13Oxford UnitedAW2–1McBreen 48', Brodie 82'1,958Third rounddmy 2009 1 31Kidderminster HarriersAD1–1Boyes 25'1,153Third round replaydmy 2009 2 11Kidderminster HarriersHD1–1a.e.t.13–12 pens.McBreen 74'683U Fourth rounddmy 2009 2 21Havant & WaterloovilleHW2–0McBreen (2) 45', 82'1,679FA Trophy fourth round results http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7901644.stm BBC Sport 24 February 2009 25 October 2009 23 February 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090223135214/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7901644.stm live V Semi-final first legdmy 2009 3 14AFC Telford UnitedAW2–0Rusk 10', Purkiss 68'2,792AFC Telford Utd 0–2 York http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7940565.stm BBC Sport 14 March 2009 25 October 2009 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061548/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7940565.stm live W Semi-final second legdmy 2009 3 21AFC Telford UnitedHW2–14–1 agg.Brodie 17', McBreen 62'3,512X Finaldmy 2009 5 9Stevenage BoroughNL0–227,102 Conference League Cup 2008–09 Conference League Cup + Conference League Cup match detailsRoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRef. ReferenceThird rounddmy 2008 11 4Mansfield TownHD1–1a.e.t.4–2 pens.Greaves 90+4'608U Northern section fourth rounddmy 2009 1 20BarrowAL1–3Russell 78'596 Transfers In DatePlayerClubFeeRef. Reference14 May 2008Mark Greaves(Burton Albion)Free14 May 2008Michael Ingham(Hereford United)Free10 June 2008Steven Hogg(Gretna)Free10 June 2008Ben Wilkinson(Hull City)Free19 June 2008Niall Henderson(Raith Rovers)Free25 June 2008Daniel McBreen(St Johnstone)Free22 August 2008Simon RussellKidderminster HarriersFree19 September 2008Tom Hirst(Rotherham United)Free24 October 2008Gavin Rothery(Leeds United)Free3 November 2008Bruce Dyer(Chesterfield)Free15 January 2009Christian Smith(Wrexham)Free26 January 2009Adam SmithGainsborough TrinityUndisclosed20 February 2009Shaun Pejic(Wrexham)Free Brackets around club names denote the player's contract with that club had expired before he joined York. Out DatePlayerClubFeeRef. Reference8 August 2008Martyn WoolfordScunthorpe UnitedUndisclosed25 September 2008Jimmy Beadle(Whitby Town)Released23 December 2008Bruce DyerRetired23 December 2008Gavin Rothery(Harrogate Town)ReleasedTown pick up Rothery http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=54471 Non-League Daily Baltic Publications 31 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20120821180045/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=54471 21 August 2012 usurped16 January 2009Tom Hirst(Harrogate Town)Released20 January 2009Niall Henderson(Newry City)ReleasedGerry Flynn is adamant there is life at Newry City after skipper Richard Clarke https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-212727419.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151027141549/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-212727419.html usurped 27 October 2015 Sunday Life Belfast 16 August 2009 13 August 2017 subscription HighBeam Research11 May 2009Darren Kelly(Portadown)Free12 May 2009Steven Hogg(Roach Dynamos)ReleasedHistory http://www.roachdynamos.co.uk/?page_id=635 Roach Dynamos F.C. 3 July 2011March 2012Open age – Match report 27/3 http://www.roachdynamos.co.uk/?p=910 Roach Dynamos F.C. 28 March 2010 3 July 2011March 201212 May 2009Josh Radcliffe(Farsley Celtic)ReleasedFarsley sign defender Radcliffe http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8167155.stm BBC Sport 24 July 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061113/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8167155.stm live 12 May 2009Daniel McBreen(North Queensland Fury)Released12 May 2009Mark Robinson(Gateshead)ReleasedGateshead wrap up Robinson deal http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gateshead/8116697.stm BBC Sport 24 June 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813061359/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gateshead/8116697.stm live 12 May 2009Simon Rusk(Crawley Town)ReleasedMidfielder Rusk joins Crawley http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crawley_town/8070724.stm BBC Sport 27 May 2009 28 October 2015 1 June 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090601122927/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crawley_town/8070724.stm live 12 May 2009Liam Shepherd(Farsley Celtic)ReleasedFarsley Celtic make three signings http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/farsley-celtic-make-three-signings-1-2799475 Yorkshire Evening Post Leeds 16 June 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307211549/http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/farsley-celtic-make-three-signings-1-2799475 7 March 2016 dead12 May 2009Christian Smith(Wrexham)ReleasedChristian Smith given second chance at Wrexham FC https://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/christian-smith-given-second-chance-2779728 Daily Post Colwyn Bay 4 August 2009 27 February 2018 27 February 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180227023104/https://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/christian-smith-given-second-chance-2779728 live 9 June 2009Mark Greaves(Gainsborough Trinity)ReleasedGainsborough add Greaves to squad http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8139008.stm BBC Sport 7 July 2009 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110854/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8139008.stm live 12 June 2009Craig Farrell(Rushden & Diamonds)SwapSwap deal with Michael Rankine23 June 2009Shaun Pejic(Vancouver Whitecaps)ReleasedBob Mackin Caps add defender http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Sports/soccer/2009/08/13/10444431-sun.html 24 Hours Toronto 12 August 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813104702/http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Sports/soccer/2009/08/13/10444431-sun.html 13 August 2017 dead15 June 2009Onome Sodje(Barnsley)Free Brackets around club names denote the player joined that club after his York contract expired. Loans in DatePlayerClubReturnRef. Reference7 August 2008Artur KrysiakBirmingham CityTerminated early 15 August 20081 September 2008Peter BoreGrimsby TownTerminated early 27 September 200822 September 2008Peter HolmesRotherham UnitedRecalled 18 October 200827 November 2008Adam SmithGainsborough Trinity6 January 2009Dave Flett York City loan extension for Adam Smith http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3994967.York_City_loan_extension_for_Adam_Smith/ The Press York 22 December 2008 17 March 2012 11 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011064235/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3994967.York_City_loan_extension_for_Adam_Smith/ live 5 January 2009Kyle CritchellWrexhamRecalled early March 2009Dave Flett Purkiss return lifts York City manager Foyle as Critchell exits http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4099225.York_City_right_back_Ben_Purkiss_fighting_for_chance_to_make_England____C____debut_against_Malta/ The Press York 9 March 2009 28 October 2015 13 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170813060828/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4099225.York_City_right_back_Ben_Purkiss_fighting_for_chance_to_make_England____C____debut_against_Malta/ live 15 January 2009Simon BrownWrexhamEnd of season22 January 2009Levi MackinWrexhamEnd of season Loans out DatePlayerClubReturnRef. Reference27 August 2008Jimmy BeadleWhitby TownReleased 25 September 200823 October 2008Richard BrodieBarrow22 November 2008Dave Flett City skipper says 'blame us for form' http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3866594.City_skipper_says__blame_us_for_form_/ The Press York 21 November 2008 28 October 2015 25 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125110821/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/3866594.city-skipper-says-blame-us-for-form/ live 27 October 2008Josh RadcliffeHarrogate Railway AthleticOne-month31 January 2009Craig FarrellOxford UnitedEnd of season26 March 2009Ben WilkinsonAltrinchamEnd of seasonAltrincham FC archived news for March 2009 http://www.jlaidlar.webspace.virginmedia.com/alt0809h.htm Altrincham F.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20151027184335/http://www.jlaidlar.webspace.virginmedia.com/alt0809h.htm 27 October 2015 dead Appearances and goals Source:https://www.footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2008-2009/confprem/york.htm York City FootballSquads 12 April 2026https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?season_id=145&team_id=2910&teamTabs=stats&season_id=138 York: Squad details: 2008/09 Soccerbase Centurycomm 18 March 2021 Positions and discipline records accessed via individual player pages. Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with names struck through and marked Left club during playing season left the club during the playing season. Players with names in italics and marked * were on loan from another club for the whole of their season with York. Players listed with no appearances have been in the matchday squad but only as unused substitutes. Key to positions: GK – Goalkeeper; DF – Defender; MF – Midfielder; FW – Forward + Players included in matchday squadsNo.Pos.Nat.NameLeagueFA CupFA TrophyCL CupTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px|Booked|alt=A yellow rectangle, denoting the yellow penalty card shown to a player being cautioned13px|Sent off|alt=A red rectangle, denoting the red penalty card shown to a player being sent off1GKPOLArtur Krysiak * Left club during playing season2000000020001GKENGJonathan McDonald0000000000002DFENGBen Purkiss38 (1)120511046 (1)2003DFENGMark Robinson372207010472604DFNIRDarren Kelly7 (2)0100 (1)0109 (3)0205DFENGDavid McGurk35 (2)0203 (2)01041 (4)0406DFWALDaniel Parslow450208020570207FWNGROnome Sodje17 (19)70 (2)01 (5)02020 (26)7008DFENGMark Greaves27 (8)3204 (3)02135 (11)4609FWAUSDaniel McBreen31 (7)520751041 (7)106010FWENGCraig Farrell15 (10)3100 (2)00 (2)016 (14)31011MFENGSimon Russell16 (8)01 (1)01 (4)02120 (13)10012MFENGBen Wilkinson11 (10)220101015 (10)20013GKENGJosh Mimms4 (2)00000004 (2)00014MFENGSteven Hogg8 (1)000101010 (1)03015MFSCOSimon Rusk35 (2)020711045 (2)17116FWENGRichard Brodie29 (9)1500840037 (9)199117MFNIRNiall Henderson Left club during playing season4 (2)00000004 (2)00017MFWALLevi Mackin *1500060002104018FWENGAdam Boyes10 (13)20 (2)06 (1)10 (2)016 (18)31019MFENGLiam Shepherd1 (7)00 (1)00 (1)00 (1)01 (10)00020DFENGAndy McWilliams14 (2)0007 (1)02023 (3)05021MFENGJimmy Beadle Left club during playing season00000000000021MFENGGavin Rothery Left club during playing season0 (1)010000 (1)01 (2)00021DFWALKyle Critchell * Left club during playing season600040101100022DFENGJosh Radcliffe00000 (1)0000 (1)00023MFENGPeter Bore * Left club during playing season2 (2)00000002 (2)00023MFENGAdam Smith9 (8)20000009 (8)23024GKNIRMichael Ingham4002080205200025DFWALShaun Pejic1500040001900026MFENGPeter Holmes * Left club during playing season51000000511026FWENGSimon Brown *11 (6)000000011 (6)02027MFENGChristian Smith14 (1)200000014 (1)25028FWENGBruce Dyer Left club during playing season20000010300028FWENGSteve Torpey1 (1)00000001 (1)000 + Players not included in matchday squadsNo.Pos.Nat.Name25DFENGTom Hirst Left club during playing season See also List of York City F.C. seasons References 2008-09 Category:2008–09 Football Conference by team Foot