MANAGER Terry Dolan admits he could get used to the high-life after York City maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a thrilling 4-3 win over Torquay United.

The three-point haul lifted City up into second place behind Rushden & Diamonds in the early Division Three rankings, their highest position under Dolan's two and a-half year stewardship.

"It's been a long time," said the delighted City boss.

"We are making one or two mistakes which we are aware of but the positive side is we are scoring goals and looking positive when we go forward.

"It is only three games, but it is three games unbeaten and to be joint top is a nice feeling for the supporters."

City were 3-0 up early in the second-half and appeared to be coasting against United before three goals in ten minutes from the visitors threatened to turn the game on its head.

However, City refused to buckle completely and regained the lead on 73 minutes when Jon Parkin sealed the win with his second of the match.

Dolan refused to be too analytical over City's wobble and reckoned at least his team had once again shown their fighting spirit.

"The only excuse I can give is it's not often we have been 3-0 up at that stage in the game and we were not used to it. Let's hope we do get used to it and it doesn't happen again."

He added: "The players were certainly puzzled after the game having gone three goals up and then conceding three goals so very quickly. They were all very annoyed with themselves which is a good sign.

"But the most important thing is we picked up three points. The character of the team shone through again and we stuck at it and managed to get the winning goal."

Updated: 09:07 Monday, August 19, 2002