York City goalkeeper Ingham targets second successive promotion (From York Press)
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York City goalkeeper Michael Ingham targets second successive promotion
12:00pm Wednesday 25th July 2012 in Sport
By Peter Martini, peter.martini@thepress.co.uk
Michael Ingham
MICHAEL INGHAM reckons York City can go into the new season with high hopes of securing brilliant back-to-back promotions.
The Northern Ireland international goalkeeper agreed a new two-year deal at Bootham Crescent at the end of last week, lifting the weight of contract negotiations and providing the Minstermen with a timely boost as they continue preparations for their impending return to the Football League.
And he is clearly optimistic Gary Mills’ charges can enjoy another glory-filled year after last season’s historic Wembley double when they toppled Newport to win the FA Trophy before seeing off fierce rivals Luton Town 2-1 in the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final eight days later.
Said Ingham: “It will be hard to match last season and we’re making the step up to a tougher league, but we’re quietly confident we can surprise a few people in the division with the way we play football.”
Asked if there was much talk in the camp of another promotion, he said: “I think the fans are talking about it, and the manager is as well.
“We’ve got to aim for that at the start of the season. For us, that’s what we set out to do.
“In some ways it’s easier to get out of this division because there are four promotion places up for grabs whereas there’s only two in the Conference.
“It’s not an easier league, but if we can get off to a good start I don’t see why we can’t go and challenge for a play-off spot at least.”
The 32-year-old City number one, having shared pre-season goalkeeping duties with veteran Paul Musselwhite , was between the sticks for the full 90 minutes of the 2-0 friendly defeat to League One outfit Oldham.
He also featured in last night’s run-out at Gateshead as Mills’ men continue building up to the League Two season, which kicks off against Doncaster in the League Cup on August 11.
In between times, he took in York City Knights ’ Championship rugby league match against Leigh Centurions on Sunday, along with team-mates Jason Walker , Paddy McLaughlin and Tom Platt, the youngster who has been offered his first pro contract.
“We’ve been back (in training) two weeks and we’ve had some tough, long sessions,” said the shot-stopper, who has 188 City appearances behind him.
“We’re getting there slowly, and we’re all looking forward to the Doncaster game.
“For me it’s been a case of getting the rustiness from the off-season out and getting my eye back in.
“The lads look pretty sharp in training and hopefully it’s all gearing to us having another good campaign.”
Ingham, Walker, McLaughlin and Platt were at Huntington Stadium on Sunday as guests of the Knights, and took part, along with Shed Seven indie rock star Rick Witter, in the half-time crossbar challenge.
“I’ve always wanted to come up and watch a game,” said Ingham of rugby league at Monks Cross — adding that he enjoyed what was on show, despite a heavy home defeat on the day.
“It’s a lot different to our sport – they’re a lot bigger than us for a start. There are some big hits compared to what we see in our sport.
“I’ve seen games on TV but you can hear the tackles more and you definitely see what they go through more than on TV. I’ve enjoyed it.”
Comments(16)
yorkshirecalling
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3:29pm Wed 25 Jul 12
YoRkIe59
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4:18pm Wed 25 Jul 12
paintitred
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4:36pm Wed 25 Jul 12
we got by without one in the BSBP but i doubt we would in the league.
when all players need to be match fit all of the time
plus more footy to watch.
johnno65
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10:03pm Wed 25 Jul 12
About 8 young children waited behind just wanting an autograph and a picture, they called out to Ingey and Ash but were just ignored.
After the season weve had which cost us fans alot of money the least you could do is acknowledge our young future fans.
Your not premiership big boys yet York keep it real their was only about 40 of us at Gateshead but York is a family club try and remember that in future a picture and signiture is everything to these young fans, you need to remember this next time York.
duffy
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8:03am Thu 26 Jul 12
johnno65 wrote:That's a shame and something that should be brought to the attention of the club.
Took the kids last night with it being the holidays, enjoyed the game but what a shame the players did'nt come over at the end to meet the kids.
About 8 young children waited behind just wanting an autograph and a picture, they called out to Ingey and Ash but were just ignored.
After the season weve had which cost us fans alot of money the least you could do is acknowledge our young future fans.
Your not premiership big boys yet York keep it real their was only about 40 of us at Gateshead but York is a family club try and remember that in future a picture and signiture is everything to these young fans, you need to remember this next time York.
redwhiteblue
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9:26am Thu 26 Jul 12
YcfcKeepingTheFaith
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11:03am Thu 26 Jul 12
johnno65 wrote:I wasn't there and I don't want to state the obvious, but is there a chance they might not have heard you? The players are usually really approachable e.g. when we've met them on the street or after matches and they seem to actually enjoy signing autographs etc. I can see how the kids would have been disappointed by it, but I doubt it was completely intentional.
Took the kids last night with it being the holidays, enjoyed the game but what a shame the players did'nt come over at the end to meet the kids.
About 8 young children waited behind just wanting an autograph and a picture, they called out to Ingey and Ash but were just ignored.
After the season weve had which cost us fans alot of money the least you could do is acknowledge our young future fans.
Your not premiership big boys yet York keep it real their was only about 40 of us at Gateshead but York is a family club try and remember that in future a picture and signiture is everything to these young fans, you need to remember this next time York.
Yorkie41
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11:27am Thu 26 Jul 12
YcfcKeepingTheFaith wrote:I agree completely, it would not have been intentional, very disappointing for the children though.
johnno65 wrote:I wasn't there and I don't want to state the obvious, but is there a chance they might not have heard you? The players are usually really approachable e.g. when we've met them on the street or after matches and they seem to actually enjoy signing autographs etc. I can see how the kids would have been disappointed by it, but I doubt it was completely intentional.
Took the kids last night with it being the holidays, enjoyed the game but what a shame the players did'nt come over at the end to meet the kids.
About 8 young children waited behind just wanting an autograph and a picture, they called out to Ingey and Ash but were just ignored.
After the season weve had which cost us fans alot of money the least you could do is acknowledge our young future fans.
Your not premiership big boys yet York keep it real their was only about 40 of us at Gateshead but York is a family club try and remember that in future a picture and signiture is everything to these young fans, you need to remember this next time York.
heartbreaker
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1:27pm Thu 26 Jul 12
Yorkie41
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1:43pm Thu 26 Jul 12
heartbreaker wrote:The Cheeky Chapie HA HA!.
Look at Ingham's adorable pinchable cheeks in the picture. Lovely.
tomwillo1
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4:06pm Thu 26 Jul 12
Yorkie41 wrote:They won't have ignored you, there always good with things like that! so shut up moaning!
YcfcKeepingTheFaith wrote:I agree completely, it would not have been intentional, very disappointing for the children though.
johnno65 wrote:I wasn't there and I don't want to state the obvious, but is there a chance they might not have heard you? The players are usually really approachable e.g. when we've met them on the street or after matches and they seem to actually enjoy signing autographs etc. I can see how the kids would have been disappointed by it, but I doubt it was completely intentional.
Took the kids last night with it being the holidays, enjoyed the game but what a shame the players did'nt come over at the end to meet the kids.
About 8 young children waited behind just wanting an autograph and a picture, they called out to Ingey and Ash but were just ignored.
After the season weve had which cost us fans alot of money the least you could do is acknowledge our young future fans.
Your not premiership big boys yet York keep it real their was only about 40 of us at Gateshead but York is a family club try and remember that in future a picture and signiture is everything to these young fans, you need to remember this next time York.
duffy
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5:38pm Thu 26 Jul 12
tomwillo1 wrote:You're out of order.
Yorkie41 wrote:They won't have ignored you, there always good with things like that! so shut up moaning!
YcfcKeepingTheFaith wrote:I agree completely, it would not have been intentional, very disappointing for the children though.
johnno65 wrote:I wasn't there and I don't want to state the obvious, but is there a chance they might not have heard you? The players are usually really approachable e.g. when we've met them on the street or after matches and they seem to actually enjoy signing autographs etc. I can see how the kids would have been disappointed by it, but I doubt it was completely intentional.
Took the kids last night with it being the holidays, enjoyed the game but what a shame the players did'nt come over at the end to meet the kids.
About 8 young children waited behind just wanting an autograph and a picture, they called out to Ingey and Ash but were just ignored.
After the season weve had which cost us fans alot of money the least you could do is acknowledge our young future fans.
Your not premiership big boys yet York keep it real their was only about 40 of us at Gateshead but York is a family club try and remember that in future a picture and signiture is everything to these young fans, you need to remember this next time York.
YcfcKeepingTheFaith
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6:40pm Thu 26 Jul 12
duffy wrote:What's out of order duffy?
tomwillo1 wrote:You're out of order.
Yorkie41 wrote:They won't have ignored you, there always good with things like that! so shut up moaning!
YcfcKeepingTheFaith wrote:I agree completely, it would not have been intentional, very disappointing for the children though.
johnno65 wrote:I wasn't there and I don't want to state the obvious, but is there a chance they might not have heard you? The players are usually really approachable e.g. when we've met them on the street or after matches and they seem to actually enjoy signing autographs etc. I can see how the kids would have been disappointed by it, but I doubt it was completely intentional.
Took the kids last night with it being the holidays, enjoyed the game but what a shame the players did'nt come over at the end to meet the kids.
About 8 young children waited behind just wanting an autograph and a picture, they called out to Ingey and Ash but were just ignored.
After the season weve had which cost us fans alot of money the least you could do is acknowledge our young future fans.
Your not premiership big boys yet York keep it real their was only about 40 of us at Gateshead but York is a family club try and remember that in future a picture and signiture is everything to these young fans, you need to remember this next time York.
In fact, I don't really care. Any credibility you had went out the window when you spent the whole of the best season in the club's history moaning and spreading negativity about chambers and the whole squad. Im sure you were one of the few wanting mills out by last xmas. Unfortunately people read these boards and think its the voice of the fans, you make it look like we're all miserable and unsupportive.
Why is it so "out of order" that someone thinks that ingham might have not realised that someone wanted his autograph?
Why was it okay for you to call people "happy clappers" anytime they said something positive about the season, yet the moment someone mentions "moaners" you can't take it. Haha it's laughable.
I'm sorry the kids were disappointed, but judging by previous behaviour of the players towards fans (e.g away matches, particularly Mansfield away, FA trophy mansion house appearance, wembley outings, family days etc) I'm sure it was just a misunderstanding.
duffy
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7:15pm Thu 26 Jul 12
YcfcKeepingTheFaith wrote:Oh Jesus change the record, for the record yet AGAIN I stated half way thought the season that Mills should be offered an extended contract and never ever mentioned Chambers, dont make up things i'v never said just to try and make yourself look big. What's out of order is telling someone to "shut up moaning" because they had a bad experience with a group of potential future fans. Yes it might have been a mistake which is why I said contact the club just to let them and the management know.
duffy wrote:What's out of order duffy?
tomwillo1 wrote:You're out of order.
Yorkie41 wrote:They won't have ignored you, there always good with things like that! so shut up moaning!
YcfcKeepingTheFaith wrote:I agree completely, it would not have been intentional, very disappointing for the children though.
johnno65 wrote:I wasn't there and I don't want to state the obvious, but is there a chance they might not have heard you? The players are usually really approachable e.g. when we've met them on the street or after matches and they seem to actually enjoy signing autographs etc. I can see how the kids would have been disappointed by it, but I doubt it was completely intentional.
Took the kids last night with it being the holidays, enjoyed the game but what a shame the players did'nt come over at the end to meet the kids.
About 8 young children waited behind just wanting an autograph and a picture, they called out to Ingey and Ash but were just ignored.
After the season weve had which cost us fans alot of money the least you could do is acknowledge our young future fans.
Your not premiership big boys yet York keep it real their was only about 40 of us at Gateshead but York is a family club try and remember that in future a picture and signiture is everything to these young fans, you need to remember this next time York.
In fact, I don't really care. Any credibility you had went out the window when you spent the whole of the best season in the club's history moaning and spreading negativity about chambers and the whole squad. Im sure you were one of the few wanting mills out by last xmas. Unfortuna
tely people read these boards and think its the voice of the fans, you make it look like we're all miserable and unsupportive.
Why is it so "out of order" that someone thinks that ingham might have not realised that someone wanted his autograph?
Why was it okay for you to call people "happy clappers" anytime they said something positive about the season, yet the moment someone mentions "moaners" you can't take it. Haha it's laughable.
I'm sorry the kids were disappointed, but judging by previous behaviour of the players towards fans (e.g away matches, particularly Mansfield away, FA trophy mansion house appearance, wembley outings, family days etc) I'm sure it was just a misunderstanding.
oldmanvecrayke
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10:27am Fri 27 Jul 12
Even AndyD says...
12:55pm Wed 25 Jul 12