Scott Lindsey named York City coach after Maynard exit
York City have appointed Scott Lindsey as their new head coach one day after sacking Stuart Maynard, who won the National League title with 108 points last season. The former Crawley Town boss brings EFL experience as the Minstermen return to League Two.
Key Takeaways
- Scott Lindsey replaces Stuart Maynard at York City one day after the title-winning boss was dismissed.
- Maynard guided York to the National League championship with 108 points and ended a 10-year EFL exile.
- The club cited a "difference in direction and vision" for Maynard's exit despite promotion.
- Lindsey's first match is an EFL Cup preliminary tie against former club Crawley Town on 3 August.
- Joao Alves joins as assistant manager, with Gary Elphick remaining as first-team coach.
Why did York City sack Stuart Maynard after promotion?
Maynard was relieved of his duties on Sunday after leading York City to the National League title. The board said there was a "difference in direction and vision for the football club," according to BBC Sport.
He took charge in August last year when owners Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla sacked Adam Hinshelwood. That earlier call looked vindicated as Maynard delivered promotion with 108 points, sealing the title with a dramatic last-minute equaliser at Rochdale.
The timing has fuelled the kind of shock football story that sits alongside other odd club decisions covered in Bizarre News & Florida Man.
Who is Scott Lindsey and what is his record?
Lindsey, 54, has managed Swindon Town, Crawley Town and MK Dons in the EFL. York City described him as having "a vast wealth of experience working across the EFL."
He guided Crawley to League One in his first spell in 2024 via the play-offs. His second spell ended in March after a 10-game winless run left Crawley one point above the League Two relegation zone.
His coaching career began with a caretaker spell at Lincoln City, and he enjoyed non-league success with Chatham Town. As a player, he appeared across the EFL and non-league pyramid, including spells at Goole Town and Bridlington Town.
When does Lindsey take charge of his first York game?
Lindsey will be assisted by Joao Alves, while Gary Elphick stays on as first-team coach. His first game as York boss is against former side Crawley Town in an EFL Cup preliminary tie on Monday, 3 August.
Tomorrow's fixture against Peterborough will be managed by Alves and Elphick. York then open the League Two season at home to Bristol Rovers on Saturday, 15 August.
The rapid switch from a record-breaking promotion season to a new head coach leaves Lindsey with a clear brief: turn National League champions into a competitive League Two side from day one.