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The Minstermen parted company with Adam Hinshelwood despite him taking them to second place in the National League last season and beginning this campaign unbeaten, with one win and three draws.

Maynard, who had a nomadic non-league career as a player, began his coaching career as assistant to Dean Brennan at Hemel Hempstead Town, Billericay Town, Kingstonian and Wealdstone.

When Brennan resigned as manager after taking Wealdstone to the National League, Maynard took on his first senior role and led the club to their highest league placing for 35 years - 16th in the fifth tier.

After taking them to 13th in 2022-23, Maynard landed the Notts County job in January 2024 but was sacked at the end of last season after losing to AFC Wimbledon in the League Two play-off semi-final.

In a statement , externalon the club website, York co-chairs Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla said: "He comes with a high pedigree of football knowledge and holds the same ambition as ourselves in taking this football club to the EFL."]]>
The Minstermen parted company with Adam Hinshelwood despite him taking them to second place in the National League last season and beginning this campaign unbeaten, with one win and three draws.

Maynard, who had a nomadic non-league career as a player, began his coaching career as assistant to Dean Brennan at Hemel Hempstead Town, Billericay Town, Kingstonian and Wealdstone.

When Brennan resigned as manager after taking Wealdstone to the National League, Maynard took on his first senior role and led the club to their highest league placing for 35 years - 16th in the fifth tier.

After taking them to 13th in 2022-23, Maynard landed the Notts County job in January 2024 but was sacked at the end of last season after losing to AFC Wimbledon in the League Two play-off semi-final.

In a statement , externalon the club website, York co-chairs Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla said: "He comes with a high pedigree of football knowledge and holds the same ambition as ourselves in taking this football club to the EFL."]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12986 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:41:27 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12986
The 40-year-old attack-minded manager joins the Minstermen on a long-term deal following over six-years at Worthing FC.

Hinshelwood’s Worthing side have racked up over 269 league goals since the beginning of the 2021/22 campaign.

A Football League defender by trade during his playing days, Hinshelwood boasts over 100 Brighton & Hove Albion appearances across the Championship and League One.

Spells at Aldershot and Wycombe in the Football League also followed for the central defender during a playing career hit by injury.

In 2013, Hinshelwood was appointed manager of the Rebels before leaving a couple years later to pursue a coaching role at Brighton & Hove Albion.

A return in 2017 has seen an Isthmian Premier Division title and a Sussex Senior Challenge Cup secured since, with Worthing now plying their trade in the National League South.

Hinshelwood’s promotion to the National League South was halted twice during both the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons, with their eventual promotion secured in 2022 after keeping up on their relentless title-winning form to complete a full season.

Hinshelwood also brings two key major staff members with him to the LNER Community Stadium, namely Gary Elphick and Cameron Morrison.

38-year-old Elphick joins the Minstermen from Worthing too as Hinshelwood’s assistant manager.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender signed for Worthing back in 2015 to work with Hinshelwood initially, however went on to steer the ship and win promotion from Isthmian League Division One South at the first attempt via the play-offs.

Elphick proceeded to repeat his feat of promotion from Isthmian League Division One South East with Hastings United, winning the title in 2022 before returning to Worthing in the summer of 2023.

Morrison also joins the Minstermen as Hinshelwood’s first team coach from Worthing. Morrison is qualified with a UEFA A license as well as a MSc degree in Performance Analysis and BSc degree in Football Coaching & Performance.

Welcome to the Minstermen: Adam, Gary, and Cameron!]]>
The 40-year-old attack-minded manager joins the Minstermen on a long-term deal following over six-years at Worthing FC.

Hinshelwood’s Worthing side have racked up over 269 league goals since the beginning of the 2021/22 campaign.

A Football League defender by trade during his playing days, Hinshelwood boasts over 100 Brighton & Hove Albion appearances across the Championship and League One.

Spells at Aldershot and Wycombe in the Football League also followed for the central defender during a playing career hit by injury.

In 2013, Hinshelwood was appointed manager of the Rebels before leaving a couple years later to pursue a coaching role at Brighton & Hove Albion.

A return in 2017 has seen an Isthmian Premier Division title and a Sussex Senior Challenge Cup secured since, with Worthing now plying their trade in the National League South.

Hinshelwood’s promotion to the National League South was halted twice during both the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons, with their eventual promotion secured in 2022 after keeping up on their relentless title-winning form to complete a full season.

Hinshelwood also brings two key major staff members with him to the LNER Community Stadium, namely Gary Elphick and Cameron Morrison.

38-year-old Elphick joins the Minstermen from Worthing too as Hinshelwood’s assistant manager.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender signed for Worthing back in 2015 to work with Hinshelwood initially, however went on to steer the ship and win promotion from Isthmian League Division One South at the first attempt via the play-offs.

Elphick proceeded to repeat his feat of promotion from Isthmian League Division One South East with Hastings United, winning the title in 2022 before returning to Worthing in the summer of 2023.

Morrison also joins the Minstermen as Hinshelwood’s first team coach from Worthing. Morrison is qualified with a UEFA A license as well as a MSc degree in Performance Analysis and BSc degree in Football Coaching & Performance.

Welcome to the Minstermen: Adam, Gary, and Cameron!]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12581 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:00:23 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12581
The 51-year-old, who spent 11 playing for Wimbledon, has agreed a three-year deal at the National League side.

He replaces Michael Morton who was sacked by the Minstermen last month after a winless start to the season.

Ardley spent more than six years in charge of AFC Wimbledon, guiding them to League One for the first time after winning the 2016 League Two play-offs.

He joined Notts County in November 2018 but could not stop them from being relegated from the English Football League for the first time.

The following season Notts were third in the National League before the season was curtailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

They did make the re-scheduled play-offs but were beaten by Harrogate Town in the final, with Ardley sacked in March 2021.

His most recent role saw spend the past two seasons on charge at Solihull Moors, guiding the club to third place in the National League in 2022 before losing in the play-off final.

He left by mutual consent in June after a mid-table finish last season.]]>
The 51-year-old, who spent 11 playing for Wimbledon, has agreed a three-year deal at the National League side.

He replaces Michael Morton who was sacked by the Minstermen last month after a winless start to the season.

Ardley spent more than six years in charge of AFC Wimbledon, guiding them to League One for the first time after winning the 2016 League Two play-offs.

He joined Notts County in November 2018 but could not stop them from being relegated from the English Football League for the first time.

The following season Notts were third in the National League before the season was curtailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

They did make the re-scheduled play-offs but were beaten by Harrogate Town in the final, with Ardley sacked in March 2021.

His most recent role saw spend the past two seasons on charge at Solihull Moors, guiding the club to third place in the National League in 2022 before losing in the play-off final.

He left by mutual consent in June after a mid-table finish last season.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12485 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:02:50 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12485
The 26-year-old scored 24 goals in 46 games for the Scottish Championship side last season.

The Minstermen have not revealed the length of contract the former Dulwich Hamlet and Welling man has signed.

"I spoke to [head of recruitment] Dave Stockdale and there's a lot of ambition in the club at the moment," Akinyemi told the club website.]]>
The 26-year-old scored 24 goals in 46 games for the Scottish Championship side last season.

The Minstermen have not revealed the length of contract the former Dulwich Hamlet and Welling man has signed.

"I spoke to [head of recruitment] Dave Stockdale and there's a lot of ambition in the club at the moment," Akinyemi told the club website.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12470 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:19:28 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12470
Julie-Anne Uggla and her son Matthew have purchased the club through the 394 Sports Ltd group.

They attempted to take over Yeovil Town last month but the deal collapsed, two months after they claimed to be "making all the decisions" at the Glovers.

Henderson took over at York last summer in a deal which saw the Supporters' Trust acquire the remaining 49%.

"It's amazing to get it done," Matthew Uggla told the club website.

"It has been a pretty quick process and we need to hit the ground running because things are getting under way and we need to catch up with other teams who have had all summer to prepare."

He added: "We can really take this club as far as we want to take it. I think the sky really is the limit, there's not really a ceiling on this club.

"It's just a case of putting the right structures and plans in place to really go for it."

The Minstermen finished 19th in the National League last season in their first campaign after winning promotion from National League North.

They have not played in the EFL since being relegated in 2015-16.]]>
Julie-Anne Uggla and her son Matthew have purchased the club through the 394 Sports Ltd group.

They attempted to take over Yeovil Town last month but the deal collapsed, two months after they claimed to be "making all the decisions" at the Glovers.

Henderson took over at York last summer in a deal which saw the Supporters' Trust acquire the remaining 49%.

"It's amazing to get it done," Matthew Uggla told the club website.

"It has been a pretty quick process and we need to hit the ground running because things are getting under way and we need to catch up with other teams who have had all summer to prepare."

He added: "We can really take this club as far as we want to take it. I think the sky really is the limit, there's not really a ceiling on this club.

"It's just a case of putting the right structures and plans in place to really go for it."

The Minstermen finished 19th in the National League last season in their first campaign after winning promotion from National League North.

They have not played in the EFL since being relegated in 2015-16.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12384 Tue, 23 May 2023 15:51:01 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=12384
Morton took over on an interim basis after David Webb was sacked in February and led the Minstermen to National League safety.

Former Middlesbrough and Bradford City full-back Tony McMahon will stay on as Morton's assistant.

"It's a real honour to keep managing the club and keep trying to move it forward," he told the club website.]]>
Morton took over on an interim basis after David Webb was sacked in February and led the Minstermen to National League safety.

Former Middlesbrough and Bradford City full-back Tony McMahon will stay on as Morton's assistant.

"It's a real honour to keep managing the club and keep trying to move it forward," he told the club website.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11910 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:46:51 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11910
The Minstermen parted company with John Askey last month, with the ex-Macclesfield boss saying he had to wait by a printer to be handed a letter saying he was sacked.

Webb has also held roles at Southampton, Bournemouth and Tottenham.

He will take charge of the National League side on Monday.

"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," chairman Glen Henderson told the club website.

"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."

Webb will be assisted by former Leeds United academy coach Michael Morton.]]>
The Minstermen parted company with John Askey last month, with the ex-Macclesfield boss saying he had to wait by a printer to be handed a letter saying he was sacked.

Webb has also held roles at Southampton, Bournemouth and Tottenham.

He will take charge of the National League side on Monday.

"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," chairman Glen Henderson told the club website.

"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."

Webb will be assisted by former Leeds United academy coach Michael Morton.]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11883 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:38:02 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11883
The Minstermen sacked Askey, 58, on Wednesday after just over a year in charge of the National League club.

He had led the club to promotion from National League North through the play-offs last season.

"To have to stand in front of a printer and wait for a letter to be printed off and then be given it to see that I had been sacked... that hurt me more than anything," he told BBC Radio York.

"I'm disappointed with how it's been done.

"They talked about me coming in to talk to them and said it was about my contract. I said if it was about my contract I would need legal help and they said just to come in and pick the letter up. I think I deserve better than that. I think anybody does."

York, who are 12th in the league, are without a win in all competitions since 15 October, but Askey claimed nobody from the board had suggested they were unhappy with the team's progress.

However, the club released a second statement on Wednesday to say the former Macclesfield boss had told them at the start of this month that he wanted to leave.

The Minstermen were taken over in the summer by the York City Supporters' Trust, who immediately sold a 51% stake in the club to investor Glen Henderson.

Askey revealed that an interview Henderson had given to BBC Radio York two weeks ago prompted him to tell the board he felt "undermined" but denied he had said he did not want to stay.

"The reason I said what I said was after the chairman's interview. I felt undermined and that there was no encouragement," Askey said.

"I said that I couldn't work with an owner or chairman who is doing this all the time. That's what I said, I didn't say I wanted to leave.

"It started in pre-season with the chairman going to the players and asking if they were happy with the style of play. He said when we won promotion that he didn't think we were playing good football. It's not what you want to hear as a manager."

York City celebrate
York won promotion back to the National League after five years in May after a play-off win over Boston United
Trust chairman Mike Brown, who now sits on the club's board, said the breakdown in the relationship between Askey and Henderson had left the club with no option but to look for a new manager.

"Their relationship didn't get off to a great start when John was asked what he thought of Glen and said 'not much'," he told BBC Radio York.

"I would say there has been a couple of times when Glen has spoken to players, on one occasion a player approached him. He then referred the player to the manager.

"There were clearly differences of opinion on where the boundaries were for what the involvement was that Glen should have."

He added: "When any business gets into the situation where an employee is unhappy, you are in the position where it is not in anybody's interests to carry on. It was a heart-breaking decision to make and I feel awful about it."]]>
The Minstermen sacked Askey, 58, on Wednesday after just over a year in charge of the National League club.

He had led the club to promotion from National League North through the play-offs last season.

"To have to stand in front of a printer and wait for a letter to be printed off and then be given it to see that I had been sacked... that hurt me more than anything," he told BBC Radio York.

"I'm disappointed with how it's been done.

"They talked about me coming in to talk to them and said it was about my contract. I said if it was about my contract I would need legal help and they said just to come in and pick the letter up. I think I deserve better than that. I think anybody does."

York, who are 12th in the league, are without a win in all competitions since 15 October, but Askey claimed nobody from the board had suggested they were unhappy with the team's progress.

However, the club released a second statement on Wednesday to say the former Macclesfield boss had told them at the start of this month that he wanted to leave.

The Minstermen were taken over in the summer by the York City Supporters' Trust, who immediately sold a 51% stake in the club to investor Glen Henderson.

Askey revealed that an interview Henderson had given to BBC Radio York two weeks ago prompted him to tell the board he felt "undermined" but denied he had said he did not want to stay.

"The reason I said what I said was after the chairman's interview. I felt undermined and that there was no encouragement," Askey said.

"I said that I couldn't work with an owner or chairman who is doing this all the time. That's what I said, I didn't say I wanted to leave.

"It started in pre-season with the chairman going to the players and asking if they were happy with the style of play. He said when we won promotion that he didn't think we were playing good football. It's not what you want to hear as a manager."

York City celebrate
York won promotion back to the National League after five years in May after a play-off win over Boston United
Trust chairman Mike Brown, who now sits on the club's board, said the breakdown in the relationship between Askey and Henderson had left the club with no option but to look for a new manager.

"Their relationship didn't get off to a great start when John was asked what he thought of Glen and said 'not much'," he told BBC Radio York.

"I would say there has been a couple of times when Glen has spoken to players, on one occasion a player approached him. He then referred the player to the manager.

"There were clearly differences of opinion on where the boundaries were for what the involvement was that Glen should have."

He added: "When any business gets into the situation where an employee is unhappy, you are in the position where it is not in anybody's interests to carry on. It was a heart-breaking decision to make and I feel awful about it."]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11524 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:45:37 +0000 themaclad]]> https://www.sportsbabble.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=11524
The Trust initially bought back the 75% shareholding sold to JM Packaging in 2006 to take ownership of the club.

They then sold a controlling stake to Henderson, keeping the remaining 49%.

"We look forward to working with Glen and everyone associated with the club to bring about a new chapter," Trust chairman Mike Brown said.

"As guardians of the football club since 2002, the Trust board are proud to have secured a change in ownership and investment that provides the club with a fantastic opportunity to grow and flourish.

"It's been a tough journey at times, but we have been resolute in our objective of delivering a new fan focused ethos at the club.

"As we've developed our partnership with Glen it's been increasingly clear that he has all the right skills, business experience, football knowledge, resources, personality, and energy to help us take the club forward."

The Trust's initial purchase of the full 100% of the share prompted the board of directors to also step aside when the transfer completed on Tuesday.

Henderson will take a place on the newly formed board of directors later this week alongside Trust board member Alastair Smith, who will take over as chief executive.

"Following meetings today with John Askey, Kingsley James and staff, the club will make further announcements about our exciting plans for the future," it said.

The club's directors said in their statement they were happy to hand the club over having achieved "their long-term objective of necessary stability", "an enviable modern stadium" and with "net assets of £4.2m".

They also paid the stadium rent for the club for the next 10 years.

York return to the National League this season after winning their National League North play-off against Boston in May.]]>
The Trust initially bought back the 75% shareholding sold to JM Packaging in 2006 to take ownership of the club.

They then sold a controlling stake to Henderson, keeping the remaining 49%.

"We look forward to working with Glen and everyone associated with the club to bring about a new chapter," Trust chairman Mike Brown said.

"As guardians of the football club since 2002, the Trust board are proud to have secured a change in ownership and investment that provides the club with a fantastic opportunity to grow and flourish.

"It's been a tough journey at times, but we have been resolute in our objective of delivering a new fan focused ethos at the club.

"As we've developed our partnership with Glen it's been increasingly clear that he has all the right skills, business experience, football knowledge, resources, personality, and energy to help us take the club forward."

The Trust's initial purchase of the full 100% of the share prompted the board of directors to also step aside when the transfer completed on Tuesday.

Henderson will take a place on the newly formed board of directors later this week alongside Trust board member Alastair Smith, who will take over as chief executive.

"Following meetings today with John Askey, Kingsley James and staff, the club will make further announcements about our exciting plans for the future," it said.

The club's directors said in their statement they were happy to hand the club over having achieved "their long-term objective of necessary stability", "an enviable modern stadium" and with "net assets of £4.2m".

They also paid the stadium rent for the club for the next 10 years.

York return to the National League this season after winning their National League North play-off against Boston in May.]]>