York City draw 0-0 at Fleetwood Town in npower League Two (From York Press)
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York City draw 0-0 at Fleetwood Town in npower League Two
5:11pm Saturday 29th December 2012 in Sport
CENTRE-BACK David McGurk helped York City to a clean sheet on his first appearance in a year as they drew 0-0 at Fleetwood Town.
McGurk started in place of the injured Chris Doig as the Minstermen earned a point from their npower League Two visit to Highbury.
Midfielder Tom Platt, who had been on loan at Harrogate Town, appeared on the City bench after Jonathan Smith sealed a £50,000 switch to Luton Town.
Smith's move to Kenilworth Road - where he made six appearances during a recent loan spell - will go through on Tuesday, January 1, subject to a medical.
Comments(53)
minstermen
says...
5:52pm Sat 29 Dec 12
a couple of centre forwards they
would like to lend us till the end of the
season ,think we need a bit more
fire power can also see reed going
out on loan some where in january
TheBurton
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5:55pm Sat 29 Dec 12
duffy
says...
6:05pm Sat 29 Dec 12
YorkCityLuke
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6:13pm Sat 29 Dec 12
spockboy2
says...
6:23pm Sat 29 Dec 12
duffy wrote:Or a nice holiday for the mcgills.
Not a bad point that and it sounds like we could have won it in the end. Hopefully the Smith money is going to go towards a new centre half and striker which should see us safe this season.
Great to see TY back and good riddance to J Smith .
cityforthepremier
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6:31pm Sat 29 Dec 12
spockboy2 wrote:Good riddance to J Smith? Behave, if you take time to look at the footage from the early games his winning of second balls & link up play with Coulson was very good, he's clearly good enough to play League 2 football as he showed at Swindon, he wasn't really given a chance & the club have accepted a big offer so I don't blame him to go play regular games else where, he's a winner & wants to play all the time. Good luck to the lad!
duffy wrote:Or a nice holiday for the mcgills.
Not a bad point that and it sounds like we could have won it in the end. Hopefully the Smith money is going to go towards a new centre half and striker which should see us safe this season.
Great to see TY back and good riddance to J Smith .
duffy
says...
6:36pm Sat 29 Dec 12
spockboy2 wrote:Lets see if the money is used in January. Plenty of rumours flying about regarding possible targets as usual. I have a feeling we might well benefit from his sale in the long run.
duffy wrote:Or a nice holiday for the mcgills.
Not a bad point that and it sounds like we could have won it in the end. Hopefully the Smith money is going to go towards a new centre half and striker which should see us safe this season.
Great to see TY back and good riddance to J Smith .
Minsterred
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6:42pm Sat 29 Dec 12
spockboy2 wrote:Just when I thought the posts on here were beginning to be intelligent again.. "nice holiday for the McGills"?
duffy wrote:Or a nice holiday for the mcgills.
Not a bad point that and it sounds like we could have won it in the end. Hopefully the Smith money is going to go towards a new centre half and striker which should see us safe this season.
Great to see TY back and good riddance to J Smith .
I dont know the McGills but I do know that they put money into the club from their family business last week to cover wages after the postponed game so that players got their christmas wages and that they headed a queue of ... actually It was just them when they put their own money into City to stop the club folding forever. Like the McGills or not, the club may not be here without them so maybe at least grudging respect is deserved rather than poorly thought inuendo about the incoming transfer fee. I apologise If you were actually joking but sadly I dont think you were. Lets keep the posts to football and not personal attacks on people.
Minsterred
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6:51pm Sat 29 Dec 12
beeryjack5on
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6:55pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Minsterred wrote:Spot on Minsterred. Great to see Ty back, and sounded like he had a goodt game. This could still be a great season...
spockboy2 wrote:Just when I thought the posts on here were beginning to be intelligent again.. "nice holiday for the McGills"?
duffy wrote:Or a nice holiday for the mcgills.
Not a bad point that and it sounds like we could have won it in the end. Hopefully the Smith money is going to go towards a new centre half and striker which should see us safe this season.
Great to see TY back and good riddance to J Smith .
I dont know the McGills but I do know that they put money into the club from their family business last week to cover wages after the postponed game so that players got their christmas wages and that they headed a queue of ... actually It was just them when they put their own money into City to stop the club folding forever. Like the McGills or not, the club may not be here without them so maybe at least grudging respect is deserved rather than poorly thought inuendo about the incoming transfer fee. I apologise If you were actually joking but sadly I dont think you were. Lets keep the posts to football and not personal attacks on people.
Keith...lad
says...
7:28pm Sat 29 Dec 12
bill bailey
says...
7:32pm Sat 29 Dec 12
followed them from afar,Somerset.I was a pro in the 50s so i know a bit about the game..If it wasent for the McGILLS
you might not be writting your comments here.I would like to wish all of you .and owners .manager ,workers ,and players
a realy happy new year..
Yorkieroy60
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7:51pm Sat 29 Dec 12
joejamestom
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7:54pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Still disappointed from Chesterfield who were nothing special, need to get the consistence of performance especially defending & still hoping a couple of our forwards start hitting the sweet spot, Come on city lets go again!!!
OLD - HEAD
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7:54pm Sat 29 Dec 12
duffy
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8:03pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Keith...lad wrote:Lets wait and see, people are pulling names out of hats left right and centre with the transfer window opening up again.
Matt from Kidderminster and Ian Miller from Grimsby.
lifelong
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8:04pm Sat 29 Dec 12
We do have some half wits submitting 'posts' in this column criticising the McGills. When will these individuals realise that this family has saved York City from extinction over many years. So can we some thought before typing senseless comments.
Keith...lad
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8:14pm Sat 29 Dec 12
duffy wrote:Matt is confirmed from a good sauce.handed in transfer request
Keith...lad wrote:Lets wait and see, people are pulling names out of hats left right and centre with the transfer window opening up again.
Matt from Kidderminster and Ian Miller from Grimsby.
kirkbride1979
says...
8:24pm Sat 29 Dec 12
cityforthepremier
says...
8:26pm Sat 29 Dec 12
duffy
says...
8:45pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Keith...lad wrote:It's confirmed when its on the OS and not until. Otherwise it's just the usual rumours.
duffy wrote:Matt is confirmed from a good sauce.handed in transfer request
Keith...lad wrote:Lets wait and see, people are pulling names out of hats left right and centre with the transfer window opening up again.
Matt from Kidderminster and Ian Miller from Grimsby.
openallhours
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8:59pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Boxing day.
Roll on Tuesday!
Pedro
says...
9:01pm Sat 29 Dec 12
bill bailey wrote:Come home!
I have only lived in york for 8yrs never seen the club play but funny enough i
followed them from afar,Somerset.I was a pro in the 50s so i know a bit about the game..If it wasent for the McGILLS
you might not be writting your comments here.I would like to wish all of you .and owners .manager ,workers ,and players
a realy happy new year..
tomwillo1
says...
9:19pm Sat 29 Dec 12
RooBeck
says...
9:24pm Sat 29 Dec 12
spockboy2
says...
9:34pm Sat 29 Dec 12
beeryjack5on wrote:We all have different views and if I want to take off my rose tinted specs for a night like most on here wear I will do.
Minsterred wrote:Spot on Minsterred. Great to see Ty back, and sounded like he had a goodt game. This could still be a great season...
spockboy2 wrote:Just when I thought the posts on here were beginning to be intelligent again.. "nice holiday for the McGills"?
duffy wrote:Or a nice holiday for the mcgills.
Not a bad point that and it sounds like we could have won it in the end. Hopefully the Smith money is going to go towards a new centre half and striker which should see us safe this season.
Great to see TY back and good riddance to J Smith .
I dont know the McGills but I do know that they put money into the club from their family business last week to cover wages after the postponed game so that players got their christmas wages and that they headed a queue of ... actually It was just them when they put their own money into City to stop the club folding forever. Like the McGills or not, the club may not be here without them so maybe at least grudging respect is deserved rather than poorly thought inuendo about the incoming transfer fee. I apologise If you were actually joking but sadly I dont think you were. Lets keep the posts to football and not personal attacks on people.
I have a season ticket so I am entitled to question where my money goes each year.
I can't find any rule that says I can't digress from the main headline topic on this forum.
Agree that the mcGills did save our club but how long can they wallow in that glory hiding the fact that little money is spent on players.
Where has the Wembley /promotion cash gone ?
Fair enough its a great business move for them and that's what they are in the game for(oh sorry I know they love the club it was posted in the press a few years back when they were more active).
I understand they are on a very sound investment.
I don't come on here like most of you to kiss butt when we win and doom and gloom when we loose .
I have faith in Mr Mills and his players I don't boo when we loose or moan.
I am a reformed football racist and thug.
I love the club but.....
Sadly I am sceptic about our future when it comes to finance .
spockboy2
says...
9:44pm Sat 29 Dec 12
lifelong wrote:''So can we some thought before typing senseless comments.''
What a great result for City today. Says it all when their man of the match is the Fleetwood goalkeeper!!
We do have some half wits submitting 'posts' in this column criticising the McGills. When will these individuals realise that this family has saved York City from extinction over many years. So can we some thought before typing senseless comments.
Does this make sense ? halfwit !
duffy
says...
9:49pm Sat 29 Dec 12
spockboy2 wrote:Blood hell you certainly don't believe in holding anything back, including your private life.
beeryjack5on wrote:We all have different views and if I want to take off my rose tinted specs for a night like most on here wear I will do.
Minsterred wrote:Spot on Minsterred. Great to see Ty back, and sounded like he had a goodt game. This could still be a great season...
spockboy2 wrote:Just when I thought the posts on here were beginning to be intelligent again.. "nice holiday for the McGills"?
duffy wrote:Or a nice holiday for the mcgills.
Not a bad point that and it sounds like we could have won it in the end. Hopefully the Smith money is going to go towards a new centre half and striker which should see us safe this season.
Great to see TY back and good riddance to J Smith .
I dont know the McGills but I do know that they put money into the club from their family business last week to cover wages after the postponed game so that players got their christmas wages and that they headed a queue of ... actually It was just them when they put their own money into City to stop the club folding forever. Like the McGills or not, the club may not be here without them so maybe at least grudging respect is deserved rather than poorly thought inuendo about the incoming transfer fee. I apologise If you were actually joking but sadly I dont think you were. Lets keep the posts to football and not personal attacks on people.
I have a season ticket so I am entitled to question where my money goes each year.
I can't find any rule that says I can't digress from the main headline topic on this forum.
Agree that the mcGills did save our club but how long can they wallow in that glory hiding the fact that little money is spent on players.
Where has the Wembley /promotion cash gone ?
Fair enough its a great business move for them and that's what they are in the game for(oh sorry I know they love the club it was posted in the press a few years back when they were more active).
I understand they are on a very sound investment.
I don't come on here like most of you to kiss butt when we win and doom and gloom when we loose .
I have faith in Mr Mills and his players I don't boo when we loose or moan.
I am a reformed football racist and thug.
I love the club but.....
Sadly I am sceptic about our future when it comes to finance .
redwhiteblue
says...
10:00pm Sat 29 Dec 12
duffy
says...
10:11pm Sat 29 Dec 12
redwhiteblue wrote:Can't be right as Keith- lad has "Confirmed" he's coming to us.
Matts off to the Championship - £250K - bids have made him unsettled
johnno65
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10:16pm Sat 29 Dec 12
Am i the only one who thinks Rodman could be the striker were looking for? Played well again today and just needs a goal or two to get everyone likeing him.
Potts had a good game agian today and diserves his starting place.
Good to see the young talent on the bench, no need to panic buy in January
lifelong
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10:32pm Sat 29 Dec 12
thelostshoe1977
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12:02am Sun 30 Dec 12
Ycfc85
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1:08am Sun 30 Dec 12
rogue84
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8:03am Sun 30 Dec 12
after all the years at the club he deserved his game as a league player, but after that performance he deserves plenty more.
yorkandproud
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8:28am Sun 30 Dec 12
yorkandproud
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8:51am Sun 30 Dec 12
YO1
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10:38am Sun 30 Dec 12
Any York City fan who had seen J Smith play previously knew the type of player he was. Combative, energetic ball winner. The lads control and passing was never his strong point so I was surprised to see him join.
Doesn't fit with the midfield passing game that City now play. Unfortunately GM found that out after he signed him.
With three full time coaches at the club, I now expect any player we sign should have been watched on numerous occasions. We cannot afford any more mistakes.
redwhiteblue
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10:58am Sun 30 Dec 12
spockboy2
says...
11:36am Sun 30 Dec 12
lifelong wrote:Or an honest debate ? .
To 'Spockboy'... your comments invite the obvious reply...let Joe Public make up their own minds as to their view.....my case rests!
T hat's why folks post on here is it not ?
@ Ycfc85 Nope just my own honest opinion .
Happy New year
Phil, Leeds
says...
1:22pm Sun 30 Dec 12
Need to spend it on a striker who can score as, clearly, Reedy doesn't fit in Mills' plans and Walker doesn't get nearly enough.
Budgie
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2:15pm Sun 30 Dec 12
Whitleyred
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3:36pm Sun 30 Dec 12
Football supporters don't really do history & nostalgia, as a team and its manager is as only as good as its recent results.
Thumbing through the book there are reasons for optimism & evidence of our achilles heel that were evident right through our glorious final season in the Conference.
Firstly, the commitment to a progressive passing style of football that was often breathtaking to watch.
Secondly, an away record that was infinitely better than our home form (ring any bells?)
Thirdly, the resilience and never say die spirit of a core of players which says everything about the togetherness of the group.
On the down side, there was never a settled back four throughout the whole season & our open style often led to the concession of cheap goals e.g Darlington (Twice), Gateshead.The improved standard of Div 2 will simply not let us get away with it.
Some of GM's acquisitions were questionable and added little to the quality of the squad eg Ashikodi, Brown, Swallow. The same could be said of Bullock, the departed Smith, Blanchett etc etc.
So, as we approach 2013, in a nutshell my new years wishes are pretty simple:
Keep on keeping on with the pass and move philosophy
Acquire new recruits that will actually add to the team e.g wily, physical striker to allow for plan B
A settled defence
Easy this football management lark!!
tallone
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5:57pm Sun 30 Dec 12
as for transfer targets dont know if he's on a season long loan at bristol rovers but liked the look of eaves
bill bailey
says...
6:04pm Sun 30 Dec 12
Doctor is a Body Machanic,a football
manager is football machanic.they both got to get the mix right or you dont get better,he should know he was one of the best. Im afraid some of you will still have to take the pain killers.but Mr Mills
will get it right,as some of you say IMWT
HorsesHead
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6:36pm Sun 30 Dec 12
KAI 1981
says...
10:54pm Sun 30 Dec 12
I hope mills will splash the cash and bring in jamil matt.
Matt tubbs or Andre gray would also be welcome, please make some funds available. Speculate to acumalate.
YCFC115
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11:35pm Sun 30 Dec 12
HorsesHead wrote:Its not the McGills money though, its JMPs and is loans offset against the clubs only asset the ground and has a HUGE interest rate attached to it. The passionate supporters of the club put their hard earned cash into saving the club when we needed them most to raise 80k to keep the club alive with the trust. I appreciate that we need someone to bank roll the club until we get the ground sorted out and stop paying the 100K a year to the FL but its not the McGills own money and simple an invest from their family owned company. Some of the losses over the past 8 years are also down to the McGills very bad business decisions for example appointing Brass as the manager and the rest is history.
To the McGill critics, unless you are a Euro millions Lottery winner, back off. Regular "Press" readers will recall that for the season ending 2010 we lost £275k and in the season ending 2011 we lost well over £500k. These losses have to funded from somewhere and our case it is Rob McGill and his family. They are not Russian "Oiligarchs", just passionate supporters who are putting money into the club, which others seem either unable or unwilling to do. If they walk away, which I sincerely hope they don't, where would that leave us? Douglas Craig eventually walked (and did other things) due to criticism. Let's not see history repeat itself.To the critics either shut up or put your money where your mouth is.
Its very easy being a passionate supporter when you are playing chairman of a football club with someones elses money!!
duffy
says...
11:25am Mon 31 Dec 12
Keith...lad wrote:Is he been announced today or tomorrow?
duffy wrote:Matt is confirmed from a good sauce.handed in transfer request
Keith...lad wrote:Lets wait and see, people are pulling names out of hats left right and centre with the transfer window opening up again.
Matt from Kidderminster and Ian Miller from Grimsby.
tomwillo1
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11:43am Mon 31 Dec 12
RooBeck
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12:00pm Mon 31 Dec 12
OLD - HEAD
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12:01pm Mon 31 Dec 12
duffy wrote:Keith is your real name Hans Christian Anderson?. For this is the best fairy tale since the ugly duckling. If City can not afford to sign Kearnsy back on loan, they are highly unikely to splash out a massive fee for a player who is non leagues hottest property at the moment.
Keith...lad wrote:Is he been announced today or tomorrow?duffy wrote:Matt is confirmed from a good sauce.handed in transfer requestKeith...lad wrote: Matt from Kidderminster and Ian Miller from Grimsby.Lets wait and see, people are pulling names out of hats left right and centre with the transfer window opening up again.
Daley Mayall says...
5:31pm Sat 29 Dec 12