Jackie McNamara to step down as York City boss but only when successor is found

boss Jackie McNamara will step down following Saturday's draw at but will remain in charge until a successor is found.

Following the 6-1 thrashing at the hands of last Tuesday, the club announced that McNamara would resign as manager unless they gained a “positive result” at fellow strugglers Braintree.

Simon Heslop gave the Minstermen the lead early on but they were pegged back in the 90th minute through Lee Barnard's penalty.

The draw was deemed not good enough and York released a statement on Monday saying the former Partick Thistle and Dundee United boss would be stepping down.

But he has been asked by chairman Jason McGil to “train and prepare the team until a suitable candidate has been determined” – a process which could take two weeks.

The Minstermen are 19th in the following relegation last season and they welcome in the fourth round qualifying on Saturday.

A York statement read: “Further to the statement last week regarding the future of York City manager, Jackie McNamara and following the game on Saturday, it has been decided, in the best interest of York City Club, that Jackie McNamara step down as first team manager.

“After purposeful discussions it was agreed that results and performances, in the main, have not been acceptable nor have they achieved the high standards expected.

“In order to assist the managerial transition period and to accommodate a thorough identification, interview and appointment process, the chairman has asked Jackie McNamara to train and prepare the team until a suitable candidate has been determined.

“This process should be completed within two weeks.”

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