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ity went without an official manager from their formation in May 1922 until the appointment of Jock Collier in July 1928. [ 1 ] Collier initially joined as player - manager , but was forced to retire from playing due to a broken ankle after two matches . [ 2 ] He was in charge for York's last season in the Midland League before their election to the Football League in June 1929. 12 ] Collier oversaw the club's successful transition from non - League football to Third Division North , but left the club in May 1930 to become a publican . [ 3 ] George Sherrington combined his duties as club secretary with that of manager for the next three years , before Collier was reappointed manager in May 1933. [ 3 ] With results at a low ebb , he helped York establish themselves in the Football League , and led them to the fourth round of the 1936-37 FA Cup . [ 3 ] In March 1937 , Collier retired from football to go into business with his brother.14 ] Former player Tom Mitchell was appointed , and in his first full season led York to the quarter - final of the 1937-38 FA Cup . [ 5 ] League football was suspended in September 1939 with the outbreak of the Second World War , and team affairs in wartime competitions were handled by director and acting manager Arthur Wright , before his resignation from illness midway through the 1942-43 season . [ 6 ] He was replaced by Tom Lockie , who carried on until after the 1945-46 FA Cup , when Mitchell returned for the 1946-47 Football Leagueseason . [ 7 ] Mitchell resigned in February 1950 to concentrate on his business interests , [ 5 ] and was succeeded in April by Birmingham City northern scout and former York player Dick Duckworth . [ 8 ] He lifted the club from the bottom of the table to a top four position , but left in October 1952 to take over at Stockport County . [ 9 ] Former Grimsby Town manager Charlie Spencer took over in November 1952 , but his health declined and died in February 1953 , after less than three months in charge . [ ⁹ ] Sheffield United assistant manager Jimmy McCormick was appointed in June 1953 , before he resigned in September 1954 over a dispute with the board regarding team selection . [ 10 ] York went the next 18 months without an official manager , with team matters handled by trainer Lockie and secretary Sherrington . [ 10 ] This was a successful period for the club ; [ 10 ] York reached the semi - final of the 1954-55 FA Cup , and were beaten by Newcastle United in a replay . [ 11 ] Sam Bartram , a former Charlton Athletic player who played for York during the war , was appointed manager in March 1956. [ 10 ] Under him York narrowly missed out on becoming founder members of the Fourth Divisionon goal average in 1957-58 , although the club's first promotion came the next season with a third - place finish . [ 12 ] York were relegated from the Third Divisionafter one season , and Bartram left in July 1960 to take over at Luton Town . [ 13 ] Lockie was his successor , and in his first two seasons as manager York narrowly missed out on promotion . [ 13 ] This was followed by two disappointing seasons , including an application for re - election after 1963 64 , before York won promotion to the Third Division in 1964-65 by playing exciting and attacking football . [ 13 ] Immediate relegation followed , and York had to apply for re - election again after 1966-67 . [ 13 ] Lockie became the first York manager to be dismissed in October 1967 , with the team bottom of the Fourth Division . [ 14 ] 1967-91 [ edit ] валічни год 20h atmost . акийс MAR 56 - Julr bo 4TH DEV Dromocion 1958-59 по |
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