YORK City Ladies FC are on the lookout for a new manager after Steve Thornton decided to leave the club.

The City squad lifted the North Riding County Cup under his leadership last season. His last match in charge was a 2-1 defeat at Barnsley which featured some fine defending by Maz Poulter and Nicky Weyman.

Barnsley, relegated from the Northern Combination League last season, scored twice in quick succession. City

pulled a goal back through Jenny Garnett ten minutes from the end.

Next week City meet Leeds Vixens at home (2pm ko).

Applications for the manager's post should be addressed to Abbi Webster at 35 Nursery Road, Nether Poppleton, York.

Updated: 10:24 Tuesday, September 14, 2004