Amidst the sudden carnage surrounding Bootham Crescent following the shock departure of manager Martin Foyle on Friday morning, it’s perhaps rather easy to forget that York are back in action at Tamworth tomorrow. York begin the post-Foyle era looking for an immediate positive reaction in the wake of their dismal midweek 5-0 mauling at Mansfield Town. Assistant-manager Andy Porter will be in charge this time around and with youth coach Steve Torpey by his side. But the visitors will be coming up against opposition who have started really well this season. The Lambs are undefeated in seven matches, having already beaten the likes of Luton, Grimsby and Mansfield, and continue to show they are well capable of punching above their usual fighting weight this term.
Vital Quotes:
Tamworth Team News:
Tamworth will need to check on the availability of midfielder Daniel Bradley, who has been struggling with a foot injury. Fellow schemer Ben Wilkinson will be looking to get one over his former club after joining the Lambs over the summer.
Tamworth (probable): Atkins; Tait, Marshall, Wylde, Barrow, Bradley, Smith, Wilkinson, Rodman, Perry, Thomas
Player to watch: Kyle Perry
Former Mansfield striker who is currently in-form with five goals in his last six games.
York City Team News:
Caretaker manager Andy Porter will rely chiefly on the same squad that crashed at Mansfield in midweek. Midfielder Jonathan Smith was sent-off in that game and is therefore suspended for one game, while Levi Mackin, Chris Carruthers, George Purcell and Djoumin Sangare are still on the injured list.
York City (from): Ingham, Courtney, Parslow, McGurk, Meredith, Lawless, Barrett, Till, Rankine, Constantine, Knight, Young, Racchi, Gash, McDermott, Fyfield, Richardson
Player to watch: David McGurk
Following the events of the past few days, it’s up to the trusted names and really ‘big players’ to step forward.
Match Facts & Stats
York have a decent record at Tamworth with two wins and a draw from their previous four trips. Last term they eventually came out on top 3-2 with Andy Ferrell, Richard Brodie and Djoumin Sangare on target.
Next Fixtures:
Tamworth – Crawley (A); York – Darlington (H)
