ADAM HINSHELWOOD will hold off on any contract talks with his York City players until they are mathematically safe in the Vanarama National League.

Whilst York remain three points clear of the drop zone in the National League, they won’t find out whether they are mathematically safe until the final day of the season when travelling to Solihull Moors.

Hinshelwood has put everything else on hold until City are safe, which includes any recruitment plans which he currently has.

“We’ve put all talks on hold for the minute,” Hinshelwood confirmed.

“We’ve got a job to do, and until it is absolutely certain what division we will be playing in, it would be wrong of us to give anyone a new contract.

“We’ve got to focus on the job at hand this season, hopefully once that’s done, hopefully this Saturday, as soon as we’re done.

“We’ve got to put all of of our effort into this and we’ve put everything else to one side, we will then have an open conversation with players on where I see their future.

“We’ve had recruitment meetings on what it looks like in this division and not in this division.

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“We can’t look too far ahead, we’ve got to focus on the job at hand and we’re not going to be reactive to any targets who are available or that we are looking to bring in.

“At the same time, we want to focus on the job that we need to do and put everything, all of our effort to stay in this league.”

Hinshelwood also discussed the recent contract offered by Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion to his son Jack, who has signed a deal until 2028.

The youngster is following in his father’s footsteps by playing professional football, with Hinshelwood pleased with the hard work of Jack.

Hinshelwood admitted: “It’s very nice for him, he’s worked hard and I am glad that he’s managed to secure himself a good contract at a good football club.

“His hard work starts now. I say it all of the players at the football club but they need to be ready to fight for the shirt next season.

“It’s similar to my youngest at the moment. All they want to do is go out into the garden and kick the ball about.

“It’s in the family genes a little bit. My dad and my grandad were both professionals as well and played at a really good level.

“I was lucky to play a few games, so I just said to him that I will support him no matter where he is playing. It’s amazing for him.”