MACAULAY Langstaff has stressed that he is at York City to score more goals than he creates.

The 21-year-old forward has been involved in both of the Minstermen’s only two goals so far this season, creating the first for midweek matchwinner Wes York against Stockport and then claiming the consolation during Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to Alfreton Town.

But, while pleased to contribute to the team effort in whichever way possible, the former Billingham Synthonia striker, who once plundered 31 goals in 46 Northern League outings, feels his chief focus should be hitting the back of the net as regularly as possible.

“I like helping the team, but there’s no better feeling than scoring goals,” he pointed out. “That has to be the main priority for strikers and, even though I’m happy to set people up, ultimately I want to get goals.”

Having failed to net for either of his last two teams – Gateshead and Blyth Spartans – during 23 combined appearances, Langstaff is also relieved to have opened his account so soon in his City career, admitting: “It’s always important, as a forward, to get off the mark as quickly as possible.

“You don’t want to put pressure on yourself by going too long without scoring.

“For the goal, I looked up and could only see the bottom corner, so I went for it and luckily it went in, although it was bitter-sweet really because of the final result and I thought we did enough in the second half to get at least a draw, but it was just those two minutes of mistakes in the first half that cost us.”

Having grabbed his first goal for City and teed up York for his effort in front of Bootham Crescent’s loudest fans, Langstaff is also looking forward to creating more happy memories at the David Longhurst End, prior to the move to Monks Cross.

“The crowd have been fantastic,” Langstaff enthused.

“They sing all game and make a lot of noise and, once they got going, they gave us a massive lift on Tuesday night.

“If they can stay with us all season, they will be a real help to us and, during the last season at Bootham, it would be great if I can get as many goals as possible in front of that stand.”

Langstaff went on to admit that he is thriving on playing up front alongside Jon Parkin, with the pair both being hailed off the bench to finish each of the three opening games and combining for the former’s goal.

“I’ve not played with anybody like him before,” the Stockton-born striker declared.

“He’s got a lot of experience playing at a high level and he must be a nightmare to play against.

“He’s a big lad who wins every header and, when I went on against Alfreton, the gaffer told me to just stay as close to Jon as possible and that’s what I did when I got his knockdown and scored the goal.

“I’ve learned a lot from Jon already, because he’s given me little tips and I know how he plays having watched him for a couple of years, so I find it easy playing with him.”