York City appoint ex Spurs and Crystal Palace coach and former Huddersfield Town supremo as new manager

Webb, who has worked in several academy roles at Premier League, Championship and European clubs, will officially start work on Monday.

He will be assisted by Michael Morton, who joins from Leeds United's academy. Their first game will be at Woking on Saturday week.

Webb started as an academy coach with the likes of AFC Wimbledon, Crystal Palace, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Following a spell with Millwall as their head of academy coaching, Webb worked in talent identification, recruitment, and analysis with Southampton and Bournemouth before returning to Tottenham.

The UEFA A licensed coach worked as a consultant for Hoffenheim and Real Betis before joining Östersund FK as technical director in 2019.

His most recent position was head of football operations at Huddersfield Town.

Morton, who also holds an A licence, started his coaching career with Leeds in 2005 before movIing to Manchester City where he worked in academy coaching and talent identification.

City chairman Glen Henderson said: “I am incredibly pleased to welcome David and Michael to the club as our new first team management team.

“The key to this appointment was finding someone who aligns with our long-term vision for the club, and David was the standout candidate from the start.

“He is talented and experienced across all aspects of managing a football club, from first team management, player development, scouting, coaching, motivation, and with an excellent understanding of how the football business works.

“He brings with him a talented coach in Michael, who has a track history of playing a key part in the development of top-class footballers.”