York City manager, John Askey has signed a one-year contract extension with the club. This will keep him with the club until 2024.
The club’s supporters are over the man after hearing this. Askey has taken the club from 11th position in the National League North to a playoff position.
He also guided the team to playoff victory. Thus, getting them promoted to the National League. Furthermore, he also carried the team to the semis of the FA Trophy. Which, is the best ever finish for the club.
City announced, “York City are delighted to announce that first-team manager John Askey has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.
“The experienced manager has committed to an extra year as he looks to build on what has been a successful spell with the Minstermen since he stepped into the role in the November of last year.”
On signing a new deal, Askey said: “I’m really pleased to sign.
“Things have gone well since I’ve come in, it has been an enjoyable time so far. Hopefully I can continue to give the club that bit of stability and we carry on being successful.
“We want to try and build something at this football club, and I hope I’m the right person to do that. That’s why when I got offered the job at Rochdale, I decided to stay.
“We just want to try and keep that going.”
York City chairman Glen Henderson echoed this delight. On securing the manager’s signature, he said: “We are delighted to announce that John has agreed a new contract with York City, preferring to stay with us instead of joining Rochdale in the Football League.”
