Mikey Morton grew up in York, which is just as well. Without those emotional ties, the man who saved the Minstermen from an instant return to National League North might well have walked away.
Both Aldershot Town and York City will almost certainly play their football in the National League next season after sharing the spoils at the LNER Community Stadium.
INTERIM manager Michael Morton joked his side nearly gave him a ‘heart attack’, after his York City side withstood late pressure to hold on to three crucial points in this vital relegation six-pointer.
Phil Parkinson was happy to get the job done, as his Altrincham side knocked out two-time FA Trophy winners York City on their own patch to book a place in the semi-finals.
In this battle of play-of f hopefuls and relegation strugglers, it was Stuart Maynard’s high-flying Wealdstone who came through following a feisty encounter at Grosvenor Vale.
FANS’ favourite John Askey is the bookies’ favourite to make a sensational return to the York City hotseat following the swift departure this week of David Webb.
YORK City cruised to a crucial three points in a thumping victory over a lowly Maidstone United – thanks to the heroics of 18-year-old striker Shaq Forde.
STAND-IN boss Michael Morton says York City’s return to winning ways at Woking was just deserts for their character after a nightmare week in the build-up.
NEW boss David Webb watched from the stands as York City snatched a hard-fought point with big guns Wrexham after a mesmeric finish at the LNER Community Stadium.