Jackie McNamara’s York City reign starts with FA Cup defeat to Accrington Stanley
ByRichard Rooney
Jackie McNamara was named the new York City boss in midweek.
Jackie McNamara’s reign as York City boss got off to a losing start with the Minstermen beaten 3-2 in an FA Cup first-round match at Accrington Stanley.
The former Dundee United manager saw his side go behind just before the half-hour when Sean McConville shot in off the post to put Stanley ahead but Vadaine Oliver soon tapped in to level.
Matt Crooks fired Accrington back in front after a stunning solo run, before Josh Windass secured victory from the spot after Billy Kee was fouled.
Michael Coulson’s header late on was only a consolation for McNamara’s men.
The result was hardly an upset as York are on a long winless run and sit 18 places below Accrington in England’s League Two.
McNamara told BBC Radio York: “At times we were very open as a four. It gives us something to work on with another game on Tuesday.”
Listen to his post-match interview below:
Jackie McNamara’s York City reign starts with FA Cup defeat to Accrington Stanley
