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York City face Wembley double
8:00am Tuesday 8th May 2012 in News
By Dan Bean, dan.bean@thepress.co.uk
York City players celebrate their 1-0 victory over Mansfield Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off semi-final
YORK City are just one win away from a return to the Football League after a tense 1-0 play-off semi-final victory over Mansfield yesterday.
Matty Blair headed York in front with just nine minutes of extra time remaining to send the 1,500 travelling City fans into raptures of delight.
The result means City will now be playing at Wembley on successive weekends, first in the FA Trophy Final this Saturday against Newport and then on Sunday, May 20, against Luton Town in the play-off final for the prize of a return to the Football League.
Sophie Hicks, York City’s communications and community director, said: “It was absolutely amazing. We’re just a team that never gives up. We’re just really proud of everybody, and very, very proud to be from York.”
Travelling City fan Matthew White, from New Earswick, said: “No one gave an inch. Mansfield were very physical, whereas our players tried to play it on the ground.
“I was watching through my fingers. It was amazing. I’m going to both Wembley matches now. It means I won’t eat for a week, but I’m going.”
Chris Coxon, from Dringhouses, said: “When it got to extra time, I was thinking ‘how am I going to get through this extra half hour’, but it was just awesome.”
Jason McGill, club chairman, said: “It’s been a long time coming, but a change is going to come. It’s absolutely fantastic. There wasn’t much between the two teams. I can’t say how proud I am of the team and the supporters.”
York travels to Wembley this Saturday to take on Newport in the final of the FA Trophy.
Comments(36)
Even AndyD
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5:55pm Mon 7 May 12
lifelong
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6:00pm Mon 7 May 12
TerryYork
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8:18pm Mon 7 May 12
Are you watching COYC? 6,000 is not big enough.
The Mc
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9:30pm Mon 7 May 12
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Bones Daily Hatter
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9:32pm Mon 7 May 12
Silver
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10:05pm Mon 7 May 12
Bones Daily Hatter wrote:Not really a threatening name is it? Oooh The Hatters are coming they might wear their hats at an odd angle at us....ooh shaking
Were coming to get you York!...Can't wait to see the Hatters stuff you at Wembley!!!!
boyerforengland
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10:48pm Mon 7 May 12
Bones Daily Hatter wrote:We've heard it all before southern boy - you're all talk and no trousers. Will you be bringing special edition Wembley coins to throw at us after the inevitable?
Were coming to get you York!...Can't wait to see the Hatters stuff you at Wembley!!!!
spockboy2
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10:52pm Mon 7 May 12
The Mc wrote:We will do our talking on the pitch.
Looks as though Newport could be without their first choice keeper Darlow because of clearance issues......
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Personally I am looking forward to reading the slop you post in your vile forum ''Luscum outlaws'' on Monday 21st may.
Enjoy the next decade in this ''tinpot'' league.
When we beat you this time please go home quietly and don't disgrace your club and town again.
NoMorePlease
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11:13pm Mon 7 May 12
boyerforengland wrote:Children, children, it is only a game. Now kiss and make up
Bones Daily Hatter wrote: Were coming to get you York!...Can't wait to see the Hatters stuff you at Wembley!!!!We've heard it all before southern boy - you're all talk and no trousers. Will you be bringing special edition Wembley coins to throw at us after the inevitable?
Garrowby Turnoff
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11:17pm Mon 7 May 12
TerryYork
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12:54am Tue 8 May 12
keepitup
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6:03am Tue 8 May 12
Even AndyD
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8:15am Tue 8 May 12
Even AndyD
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8:17am Tue 8 May 12
AnotherPointofView
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9:03am Tue 8 May 12
Garrowby Turnoff wrote:Mr G-T, I think these days they are called trolls.
The comments on the Sports area are much more readable. This area seems to have attracted the bad loser and threatening wazzocks.
Will they be re-naming Wembley as "Bootham Crescent South" after all number of visits made in recent years?
yorkandproud
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9:47am Tue 8 May 12
The Legend Of Keith
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9:59am Tue 8 May 12
COYR. Believe.
CHISSY1
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10:29am Tue 8 May 12
longtime fan
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10:56am Tue 8 May 12
Great advert for squad rotation & great management.
It will be brilliant to win the trophy on Sat., but the greatest prize will be to defeat Luton (again) and move back into the football league
My greatest wish for the two games is to see composed and clinical finishing by the City strikers.
PDH
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11:24am Tue 8 May 12
CHISSY1 wrote:YAWWWNNNNN
Football,about as exciting as going to the dentist.
Some old bloke
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11:47am Tue 8 May 12
Well done everyone - great performance by our team and our fans.
Bones Daily Hatter
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12:17pm Tue 8 May 12
TerryYork wrote:I've been doing my troll homework and cannot find the Stacey Soloman documentary on Luton anywhere....?..ha ha
Stacey Soloman needs to do another documentary about Luton. That's all that needs to be said about the Outlaw who's turned up on here.
You lot bite on here, thought you would just take a nibble, oh well nowt queer as folk!
Champion!
Sir Alex
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12:40pm Tue 8 May 12
Some old bloke wrote:Too true!!
I see the official City website has announced that City will wear red shirts for the play-off final. I trust they'll be wearing the lucky white shorts as well, otherwise Sir Alex will not be a happy man.
Well done everyone - great performance by our team and our fans.
Hopefully White all the way to Wembley and then Wembley again!
Dr Brian
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1:02pm Tue 8 May 12
Bones Daily Hatter wrote:We seem to beat you every time in big games - play off semi final a couple of years ago FA trophy semi final this season so I cannot see any reason for us not to beat you a week on Sunday Mr Hatter.
Were coming to get you York!...Can't wait to see the Hatters stuff you at Wembley!!!!
Well done York City a fine achievement
CHISSY1
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1:22pm Tue 8 May 12
PDH wrote:"Yes that's what football does to people.Now rugby that is a ball sport,played by men not wimps".
CHISSY1 wrote:YAWWWNNNNN
Football,about as exciting as going to the dentist.
Bones Daily Hatter
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1:39pm Tue 8 May 12
Dr Brian wrote:Now then Dr Bob.....quite true, we do seem to have problems actually beating you I will grant you that.
Bones Daily Hatter wrote:We seem to beat you every time in big games - play off semi final a couple of years ago FA trophy semi final this season so I cannot see any reason for us not to beat you a week on Sunday Mr Hatter.
Were coming to get you York!...Can't wait to see the Hatters stuff you at Wembley!!!!
Well done York City a fine achievement
Us Hatters thought we were doomed to another season down here before Mr Buckle arrived, so we are very happy just to be in this position. I think the pressure is all on York, you are expected to win both games. Certainly, going by the postings on here 'it's our year' etc etc. What happens if you loose twice?
Now Dr Bob, time to get back to work and get them NHS waiting lists down....
The Legend Of Keith
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2:20pm Tue 8 May 12
CHISSY1 wrote:Exciting enough to comment on though!
Football,about as exciting as going to the dentist.
speaks99
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2:46pm Tue 8 May 12
Bones Daily Hatter wrote:I'd like to think we will go into the playoffs with the advantage, having got all our wembley nerves out the way the week earlier. If we can start quickly I can't see us losing...
Dr Brian wrote:Now then Dr Bob.....quite true, we do seem to have problems actually beating you I will grant you that.
Bones Daily Hatter wrote:We seem to beat you every time in big games - play off semi final a couple of years ago FA trophy semi final this season so I cannot see any reason for us not to beat you a week on Sunday Mr Hatter.
Were coming to get you York!...Can't wait to see the Hatters stuff you at Wembley!!!!
Well done York City a fine achievement
Us Hatters thought we were doomed to another season down here before Mr Buckle arrived, so we are very happy just to be in this position. I think the pressure is all on York, you are expected to win both games. Certainly, going by the postings on here 'it's our year' etc etc. What happens if you loose twice?
Now Dr Bob, time to get back to work and get them NHS waiting lists down....
TerryYork
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6:11pm Tue 8 May 12
CHISSY1 wrote:That's why the rubgy club get 5-10 percent of the crowds York City get. Yeah, you keep telling yourself that grabbing another man's gonads is a great sport.
PDH wrote:"Yes that's what football does to people.Now rugby that is a ball sport,played by men not wimps".
CHISSY1 wrote:YAWWWNNNNN
Football,about as exciting as going to the dentist.
CHISSY1
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6:57am Wed 9 May 12
TerryYork wrote:At least they are men.
CHISSY1 wrote:That's why the rubgy club get 5-10 percent of the crowds York City get. Yeah, you keep telling yourself that grabbing another man's gonads is a great sport.
PDH wrote:"Yes that's what football does to people.Now rugby that is a ball sport,played by men not wimps".
CHISSY1 wrote:YAWWWNNNNN
Football,about as exciting as going to the dentist.
paintitred
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11:34am Wed 9 May 12
CHISSY1 wrote:500-600 Fans " GET EM ON SIDE"
TerryYork wrote:At least they are men.
CHISSY1 wrote:That's why the rubgy club get 5-10 percent of the crowds York City get. Yeah, you keep telling yourself that grabbing another man's gonads is a great sport.
PDH wrote:"Yes that's what football does to people.Now rugby that is a ball sport,played by men not wimps".
CHISSY1 wrote:YAWWWNNNNN
Football,about as exciting as going to the dentist.
HMM what an atmosphere.
now thats a yaaaaaaaawn
Even AndyD
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7:43pm Wed 9 May 12
Public Enemy Number One
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7:10am Thu 10 May 12
CHISSY1 wrote:Which is a lot more exciting than you. In my experience I often find who don't like football, were usually rubbish at it while at school.
Football,about as exciting as going to the dentist.
Public Enemy Number One
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7:14am Thu 10 May 12
Even AndyD wrote:If York City move to Monks Cross it will kill the club.
YCFC and YCK fans supporting each other and attending each others games in a shared stadium. That to me sounds healthy.
Even AndyD
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2:50pm Thu 10 May 12
For every Darlington there is a Scunthorpe, Shrewsbury, Burton, Morecambe, Rotherham, Huddersfield showing increased attendances.
Only two I know who have struggled have been Chester (more to do with the owner there) and Darlington with their silly 25,000 seater pipe dream. Neither club saw falls in attendances due to the move and the stats say most clubs see a 20-30% increase at new stadia.
Don't get me wrong, its not an ideal location, but this 'kill the club' thing doesn't match the facts.
Mike Warwick says...
5:19pm Mon 7 May 12