York City move swiftly to replace Stuart Maynard with ex-Crawley Town and MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey
York City have unveiled their new head coach after parting ways with Stuart Maynard
York City have unveiled Scott Lindsey as their new head coach following the shock departure of Stuart Maynard.
The Minstermen confirmed Maynard’s departure yesterday (July 26), with just over a week to go before their return to competitive football.
He led the club to the National League title last term, but will not be overseeing their return to League Two. York will instead be taken into their new chapter by 54-year-old Lindsey, who has put pen to paper in North Yorkshire.
York City confirm Scott Lindsey appointment
A club statement read: “York City Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Lindsey as the club’s new head coach.
“Lindsey joins the Minstermen ahead of our return to League Two, bringing with him a vast wealth of experience working across the EFL.
“An experienced League Two manager, Lindsey has previously taken spells at Swindon Town as well as taking charge of Crawley Town, where he guided the club to promotion from League Two via the play-offs. He has also held a role at Milton Keynes Dons at this level. His coaching career began with a caretaker spell at Lincoln City before enjoying non-league success with Chatham Town.
“In his playing days, Lindsey spent time across the EFL and non-league pyramid, including a spell at local sides Goole Town and Bridlington Town.
“Lindsey will be assisted by assistant manager Joao Alves and first-team coach Gary Elphick, and will take charge of his first game against his former club Crawley Town on Monday, August 3. Tomorrow’s game against Peterborough will be managed by Joao and Gary.”
Stuart Maynard’s exit
In a statement confirming Maynard’s departure, York said there had been a “difference in direction and vision for the football club”.
A club spokesperson said: “York City Football Club can confirm that Stuart Maynard will be leaving his role as first-team manager, with immediate effect. This has not been an easy decision, and it is not one the board has taken lightly.
“Ultimately, it comes down to a difference in direction and vision for the football club. We recognise that, from the outside, this may look like a strange or difficult decision to understand. But we believe that in the long term, the football club will be in a stronger position because of it, another step towards the vision we, as custodians of this club, believe will deliver sustained success.
“Like every one of you, we love this football club, and we would never make a decision we didn’t believe was in its best long-term interests.
“We hope our track record of improving year on year has earned us a degree of trust, and we understand that not everyone will agree with, or fully understand, this decision right away. We would like to thank Stuart for his contribution to York City FC and wish him well for the future.”