Mikey Morton sacked as York City manager
He'd been in the job since February
Last updated 29th Aug 2023
York City are looking for a new manager after Mikey Morton was sacked from the job he took up back in February.
The club say change is needed but Mr Morton will always be welcome back in the future.
Assistant Manager Tony McMahon is now in temporary charge.
York City statement in full
York City FC has this evening parted company with first team manager Mikey Morton.
The Club has reluctantly taken the decision to relieve Mikey Morton of his duties.
The Club wishes to place on record its sincere thanks to Mikey for his work, passion, and commitment since joining the Club in February.
We wish Mikey every success in his future career, and he will always be welcome back at the LNER community stadium. The club see Mikey as an asset and have offered him a role internally so await his decision.
The club will now begin the process of recruiting a new first team manager.
In the meantime, assistant Manager Tony McMahon will take charge of the first team supported by first team staff.