Former Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara has set himself a resignation ultimatum as his York City woes worsen.
McNamara will quit if his team fail to secure a “positive result” at Braintree Town on Saturday.
The dramatic announcement followed York’s 6-1 drubbing in midweek at the previously win-less Guiseley, who are bottom of the English National League.
Ominously for McNamara, City haven’t won away from home in 29 attempts.
The confirmation that he has held a proverbial gun to his own head and those of his players came in a statement from the Minstermen.
It read: “Following a meeting with the chairman this morning, and in light of the disappointing performance and result last night, York City manager Jackie McNamara has considered his position going forward.
“It has been decided that, if the team fails to gain a positive result at Braintree Town on Saturday, the York City manager will tender his resignation.
“The manager will be looking for a passionate and committed reaction from the players after the capitulation at Nethermoor Park on Tuesday evening.”
McNamara was sacked as United boss in September 2015 after the ultimately relegation-bound Tangerines were beaten by St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.
