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Boss Gary Mills hails fans as York City clinch return to Football League
6:14pm Sunday 20th May 2012 in News
By Peter Martini, peter.martini@thepress.co.uk
GARY MILLS LIFTS THE TROPHY
MANAGER Gary Mills was quick to heap praise on the Bootham Crescent faithful as York City's promotion party got under way at Wembley.
The Minstermen came from behind - they conceded a goal after only 71 seconds - to beat Luton Town 2-1 in today's Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final thanks to strikes by Ashley Chambers and Matty Blair.
It completed a remarkable Wembley double in the space of eight days, following City's FA Trophy triumph under the arch last weekend.
More importantly, it meant the Minstermen were back in the Football League after an absence of eight years.
Mills said: "I want to thank all our fans who came to support us. I know it's not been easy finding the money to come two weeks running but I'm sure those who did come do not regret that decision.
"For those that stayed at home but have come to games throughout the season, I'd like to thank and congratulate them as well."
* Don't miss The Press tomorrow for the full reaction from Mills and City's players, and Luton boss Paul Buckle's comments on City's controversial winner, plus an in-depth match report, analysis, player ratings and pictures.
Comments(95)
Al-YCFC
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6:47pm Sun 20 May 12
A user
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6:47pm Sun 20 May 12
NottsExile
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7:03pm Sun 20 May 12
nudger
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7:10pm Sun 20 May 12
r?
If anyone, lets hear how Keith Keane feels and then ask him about Scott Kerr's injury in the Trophy tie too. What comes around goes around......
BorderReiver
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7:26pm Sun 20 May 12
Offside, but what aboot the handball ?!! This is almost as good as it gets ! 2nd div here we come ! C'mon City !
NottsExile
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7:30pm Sun 20 May 12
bubblemunch
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7:35pm Sun 20 May 12
KAT1965
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7:51pm Sun 20 May 12
BorderReiver
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8:25pm Sun 20 May 12
Offside, but what aboot the handball ?!! This is almost as good as it gets ! 2nd div here we come ! C'mon City !
big boy york
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8:38pm Sun 20 May 12
CasualBantam
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8:40pm Sun 20 May 12
PDH
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8:59pm Sun 20 May 12
Who gives a to-s if the goal was offside, would not have needed it if we had been awarded the penalty, so as they say decisions even out over the season, therefore 1 against 1 + for = Justice.
Would like to congratulate luton for making a brilliant game of it and in doing so it gives them a chance of winning our other cup next season because we we not be eligible to defend it!!!!!!!!!!!!
NeverbeentoMolineux
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9:11pm Sun 20 May 12
Congratulations to all at the club who worked so hard to make this happen. First trophy I'd seen us lift since 84 last week and now there's another. It's like buses. Bring on league two. It's been well earned.
cambsycfc
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9:36pm Sun 20 May 12
Mr Buss
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9:40pm Sun 20 May 12
it must be Gary Ford
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9:42pm Sun 20 May 12
YorkCityLuke
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9:49pm Sun 20 May 12
We got promoted back to the Football League...
We won the FA Trophy...
The club (should) be wealthy enough to make a good crack at the play-offs next season...
We won promotion AND the Trophy at the expense of Luton - I couldn't have dreamed of a better way to success...
We got to dangle promotion in front of Luton then snatch it away! For 25 minutes they had a foot in the League, and we beat them back down again - where they belong.
WHAT A SEASON!!!
Mr Happy
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9:55pm Sun 20 May 12
swh1963
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10:09pm Sun 20 May 12
Matty Blair fast becoming a legend: his goals against Mansfield, Luton in the FA Trophy, Newport in the FA Trophy and now today - unbelievable!
But well done the whole squad, Mills and the Board - let's start and end next season like we started and ended this one!
kckidlington
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10:29pm Sun 20 May 12
wildthing666
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10:32pm Sun 20 May 12
NottsExile wrote:What no throwing of money for the celebratory drinks tight gits!
As payback for the lack of action after the coin throwing, I will gladly see the second goal as full payment!! As Nudger says, what goes around comes around
Southern Exile
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10:36pm Sun 20 May 12
henleazeyorkie
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10:48pm Sun 20 May 12
Southern Exile wrote:As they will now be doing to places like Nuneaton, Hyde, Alfreton............
So much for the Luton fans providing the "12th man"... Totally outsung all game, well done lads, we took 7-8,000 FANS, Luton took 30,000 Spectators
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yorkielass
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10:54pm Sun 20 May 12
Mr Buss wrote:Thanks - I've heard that many clubs were rooting for us, and it's great. So proud of York City and their attitude to the game, as well as their results. So very proud.
Fantastic, this has made my weekend! As a Bradford Fan living close to York (disillusioned Bradford fan I must state) it is so refreshing to see such an honest club like York getting back in the league after so long out. I cannot wait for the games against York next season. I believe our manager Parkingson had Walker or Blair on his radar next season but believe me they are better off at Bootham! Wish we had Mills. Best wishes from Bradford City and well done.
At last it feels like justice has been done.
yorkielass
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11:00pm Sun 20 May 12
Southern Exile wrote:That sums it up really doesn't it? Our fans care, and if we'd lost we wouldn't have left the stadium without applauding our team and recognising their effort. Luton gave us a real game today, a fabulous advert for the Conference.
So much for the Luton fans providing the "12th man"... Totally outsung all game, well done lads, we took 7-8,000 FANS, Luton took 30,000 Spectators
Perhaps the powers that be will now see sense and make it at least 3 if not 4 teams to get promoted from the Conference as there are too many good 'league' clubs in it for too long.
But not us now..... hehey Football League here we come... time to make some new friends
bartsimmo
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11:07pm Sun 20 May 12
Baggy Y Fronts
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11:17pm Sun 20 May 12
rupertbehr
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11:24pm Sun 20 May 12
....... UNBELIEVABLE
Peppa07
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11:26pm Sun 20 May 12
Peppa07
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11:29pm Sun 20 May 12
openallhours
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11:39pm Sun 20 May 12
big boy york wrote:To the contrary, I think we should go for a proven league manager to keep up the momentum.
off-side i dont give a f@@k, we are football league. lets hope & pray we can keep millsy now
Paul Ince would be my choice.
dlongycfc
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11:46pm Sun 20 May 12
YO1
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HorsesHead
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Yorkieboy68
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YcfcBooth
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12:08am Mon 21 May 12
We were a bit worried outside the game though due to being donuts and booking a parking space at what turned out to be a Luton based pub! It was very awkward and as much as it killed us we had to act stealthily to keep ourselves and our car in one piece! I also live near Bradford and hope we can develop a healthy rivalry as I know several Bradford fans. Buzzing for next season!
Yorkie69
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12:42am Mon 21 May 12
boyerforengland
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12:49am Mon 21 May 12
jumbojet
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captaineagleeye
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YoRkIe59
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Mad for Minstermen
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Mad for Minstermen
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Mad for Minstermen
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7:56am Mon 21 May 12
Sir Alex
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7:56am Mon 21 May 12
Don't bother. We've already found him!!
MATTY BLAIR!!!!!
Well done lads - coming over for the parade, well worth it!!
Sir Alex
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7:56am Mon 21 May 12
Don't bother. We've already found him!!
MATTY BLAIR!!!!!
Well done lads - coming over for the parade, well worth it!!
Mad for Minstermen
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7:58am Mon 21 May 12
Mad for Minstermen
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7:58am Mon 21 May 12
Mad for Minstermen
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7:58am Mon 21 May 12
marksf
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8:01am Mon 21 May 12
YoRkIe59 wrote:What a completely bitter, misinformed and unwarranted comment. You clearly know nothing of how Luton have been abused by the authorities. Even the Football League admit they made a mess of administering the points deduction. And there are plenty of great people at Luton and it has rich history of being a club that punched above it's weight. As York remember FA Cup semi fainals and Milk Cup matches, we remember FA Cup Finals and being League Cup champions. If you had any class you'd apologise. If you had any class, that is.
i agree wholeheartedly with the comments about the second goal if we,d beaten anyone else and had a goal that was a bit iffy i could have some sympathy but we all know Luton town are a disgrace right from the very top of the club to the bottom and damm their bottom is pretty low.I love the above picture of millsy too that just about sums it up.
Alibor
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8:02am Mon 21 May 12
keepitup
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8:02am Mon 21 May 12
for those who will not be playing for us in the LEAGUE next season,thank you for the part you played for us ps, thank you also to all the fans from other clubs congratulating us on our success, WE ARE YORK
Sir Alex
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8:02am Mon 21 May 12
Don't bother. We've already found him!!
MATTY BLAIR!!!!!
Well done lads - coming over for the parade, well worth it!!
Tug job
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8:02am Mon 21 May 12
Tug job
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8:06am Mon 21 May 12
marksf wrote:I certainly don't think we need any lessons in "class" from you guys. Run along, now, and prepare for another season in non league; shame we can't play you every week - we enjoy beating you.
YoRkIe59 wrote: i agree wholeheartedly with the comments about the second goal if we,d beaten anyone else and had a goal that was a bit iffy i could have some sympathy but we all know Luton town are a disgrace right from the very top of the club to the bottom and damm their bottom is pretty low.I love the above picture of millsy too that just about sums it up.What a completely bitter, misinformed and unwarranted comment. You clearly know nothing of how Luton have been abused by the authorities. Even the Football League admit they made a mess of administering the points deduction. And there are plenty of great people at Luton and it has rich history of being a club that punched above it's weight. As York remember FA Cup semi fainals and Milk Cup matches, we remember FA Cup Finals and being League Cup champions. If you had any class you'd apologise. If you had any class, that is.
y-front
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8:14am Mon 21 May 12
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yorkie180
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8:57am Mon 21 May 12
Sir Alex
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9:03am Mon 21 May 12
How did 30,000 fans sound like 5,000? Very Very quiet. Nice Hatwear though. Our support was immense.
Offside goal? A third if you didn't even see it - prawn sandwiches was it? Where were you all?
Offside or not, the Walker offside was wrongly given (clean through) and we should have had a pen for handball. Most important - we were the better team!!
FANTASTIC AND UNIQUE DOUBLE!!
skilly
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9:04am Mon 21 May 12
ROCK_Y_CFC
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9:09am Mon 21 May 12
Some old bloke
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9:09am Mon 21 May 12
Well done to everyone at the club. A truly amazing 8 days.
JimmySealfanclub
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9:11am Mon 21 May 12
Still coming down from the high and already planning trips to Oxford, Wimbledon and Barnet next season, to name just a few.
Well done to everyone at the club. WE ARE GOING UP!!!!
longtime fan
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9:16am Mon 21 May 12
management & staff for the tremendous effort put in all season.
Many defining moments in the game but for me the defending header where the unfortunate Mcallister was injured stopped a certain goal.
It kept our lead intact plus an added bonus of Matty Blair being the last Goal scorer @ 10-1 SWEET!!
KAT1965
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9:20am Mon 21 May 12
NottsExile
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9:42am Mon 21 May 12
Wilbur
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10:01am Mon 21 May 12
marksf wrote:We are all class. We showed you that yesterday.
YoRkIe59 wrote: i agree wholeheartedly with the comments about the second goal if we,d beaten anyone else and had a goal that was a bit iffy i could have some sympathy but we all know Luton town are a disgrace right from the very top of the club to the bottom and damm their bottom is pretty low.I love the above picture of millsy too that just about sums it up.What a completely bitter, misinformed and unwarranted comment. You clearly know nothing of how Luton have been abused by the authorities. Even the Football League admit they made a mess of administering the points deduction. And there are plenty of great people at Luton and it has rich history of being a club that punched above it's weight. As York remember FA Cup semi fainals and Milk Cup matches, we remember FA Cup Finals and being League Cup champions. If you had any class you'd apologise. If you had any class, that is.
So, on behalf of the great and might York City FC, we are sorry!
Now jog on lad. You're not invited to this party!!!!!
exileinnotts
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10:01am Mon 21 May 12
RooBeck
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10:02am Mon 21 May 12
Yorkie41
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10:16am Mon 21 May 12
Mad for Minstermen wrote:All Right all right Don't go on. HA HA!
Thought about chucking something at the luton fans as the final whistle went...by the time I found something they had all left!! Punishment for their previous behaviour is another season in the wilderness...what a shame payback complete. 41 years supporting the mincers, best 8 days of my supporting life. Well done city, we all kept the faith.
beckylaner
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10:18am Mon 21 May 12
Yorkie41
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10:22am Mon 21 May 12
marksf wrote:Luton was a very good and proud club many years ago, it is a shame, they don't deserve to be in the position they are now.
YoRkIe59 wrote:What a completely bitter, misinformed and unwarranted comment. You clearly know nothing of how Luton have been abused by the authorities. Even the Football League admit they made a mess of administering the points deduction. And there are plenty of great people at Luton and it has rich history of being a club that punched above it's weight. As York remember FA Cup semi fainals and Milk Cup matches, we remember FA Cup Finals and being League Cup champions. If you had any class you'd apologise. If you had any class, that is.
i agree wholeheartedly with the comments about the second goal if we,d beaten anyone else and had a goal that was a bit iffy i could have some sympathy but we all know Luton town are a disgrace right from the very top of the club to the bottom and damm their bottom is pretty low.I love the above picture of millsy too that just about sums it up.
I would think next season would be the time for them, if they can keep players like Gray.
From a born and bread City supporter of over 70 years.
Alibor
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10:36am Mon 21 May 12
YCFC115
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10:38am Mon 21 May 12
Yorkie41 wrote:Unfortunately there are a horrible nasty bunch of people and they deserve another year at least in the non league until they sort their fan base out. Some clubs need to look inwards first before others will give them respect. Nick Owen should be ashamed of the club - I say it again horrible people just out to case trouble and if you don't believe me go and read their forum Luton Outlaws - the Avenue of Evil!! Say's it all.
marksf wrote:Luton was a very good and proud club many years ago, it is a shame, they don't deserve to be in the position they are now.
YoRkIe59 wrote:What a completely bitter, misinformed and unwarranted comment. You clearly know nothing of how Luton have been abused by the authorities. Even the Football League admit they made a mess of administering the points deduction. And there are plenty of great people at Luton and it has rich history of being a club that punched above it's weight. As York remember FA Cup semi fainals and Milk Cup matches, we remember FA Cup Finals and being League Cup champions. If you had any class you'd apologise. If you had any class, that is.
i agree wholeheartedly with the comments about the second goal if we,d beaten anyone else and had a goal that was a bit iffy i could have some sympathy but we all know Luton town are a disgrace right from the very top of the club to the bottom and damm their bottom is pretty low.I love the above picture of millsy too that just about sums it up.
I would think next season would be the time for them, if they can keep players like Gray.
From a born and bread City supporter of over 70 years.
OLD - HEAD
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11:01am Mon 21 May 12
nomad
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11:08am Mon 21 May 12
swh1963
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11:10am Mon 21 May 12
Tug job
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11:20am Mon 21 May 12
OLD - HEAD wrote:Actually, I know four Luton fans and they are genuinely nice people. What alienates other fans, though, is the permanent sense of injustice Luton feel when things do not go their way - they feel as though the FA has consistntly and unfairly punished them ( Leeds fans sometimes argue the same) and cannot accept and understand that they are where they are becasue of how the team has played and how the club has been run. The latter point is not the fan's fault (as we well know!), but the false sense of entitlement, and the unnecessarily aggressive and racist behaviour of a number of their fans doesn't help their cause. Of course, it won't be too long before they are back in the League and I will be pleased to see them there but, having seen four of our five games against them this season, we really have been the better team of the two. COYR
Making our way home from Wembley people looked at us sporting York City colours and they were all genuinely delighted that we had beaten Luton. I honestly had no idea that so many people hated Luton Town. One guy who came from Kettering spent several minutes telling us how Luton think they are too big for the Conference, and he was over the moon that they didnt win. I believe that Luton were basing their confidence on how many tickets they had sold. But the 28,000 left the stadium much quicker than they entered it, didnt they?.
YCFC115
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11:34am Mon 21 May 12
YoRkIe59
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12:52pm Mon 21 May 12
the venerable bede
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1:20pm Mon 21 May 12
beeryjack5on
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2:03pm Mon 21 May 12
bartsimmo wrote:I'm with you there Bart; its been such a long climb to get out of this league - don't make the trap door any bigger....
3 up 3 down?? No thank you make it back to one up one down now we are back in the realm of the promised land!
Seriously though its the McGill family who deserve so much respect and thanks for their patient, selfless, far-sighted, loyal and almost certainly at times painful and unrewarding support of our club. They have turned the other cheek when necessary but still been able to be positive and creative enough to provide the platform for the campaigns leading up to the pinnacle we've all enjoyed this last 8 days. God bless the McGills! COYR
ian923
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2:25pm Mon 21 May 12
yorkiemike
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2:44pm Mon 21 May 12
Queen`s Jubilee Year,Arise Sir Garry!
Sir Alex
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2:55pm Mon 21 May 12
They really hate Millsy. Put him alongside Westley/Evans. Quite bizarre!
Killieboy
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3:13pm Mon 21 May 12
!!!!!!!!!!!
marksf
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6:55pm Mon 21 May 12
Yorkie41 wrote:Well said sir, you are a gent, a true football fan and a credit to York City FC. There are plenty of great fans, players and (now) administrators at Luton Town and they are trying to build a sustainable club for the future. For all of us to be tarred as 'scum' and 'evil' is a unfair and unfounded. Sadly, the people here who have typed such messages without engaging their brains first probably find a simple apology is against their nature and beyond their class. The match was played in a great way yesterday, Luton got the rough end of a linesman's blunder, yet all some people can do harp on about events from a few years ago. Luton do not deserve the relegation handed to them, even Mawhinney admitted that and anybody who knows the facts will know that the FA & FL acted atrociously. Luton fans launched a campaign warning the FA/FL against the previous owners being allowed to buy the club. This was easy enough, we went and did some financial homework on the potential buyers and found out that these 'businessmen' were the kind of people that are often found playing "chase the ace" on street corners. Of course, the FA/FL ignored us and when the inevitable happened it was the fans that got kicked by the FA/FL (directors were banned for life from football, marvellous). So wouldn't you feel a bit peeved if you told the police that you were being robbed, got robbed and then ended up carrying the can whilst others filled their pockets? At the end of the day the FA don't care about small clubs. They took Luton down and I hope they never treat another club the way they 'dealt' with us. Maybe one day York City will be purchased by crooks and run into the ground. At that point you might hope other clubs will band together and assist you, instead of trying to kick you while you are down. Some of the comments here are disgraceful and an embarrasment to YCFC.
marksf wrote:Luton was a very good and proud club many years ago, it is a shame, they don't deserve to be in the position they are now. I would think next season would be the time for them, if they can keep players like Gray. From a born and bread City supporter of over 70 years.YoRkIe59 wrote: i agree wholeheartedly with the comments about the second goal if we,d beaten anyone else and had a goal that was a bit iffy i could have some sympathy but we all know Luton town are a disgrace right from the very top of the club to the bottom and damm their bottom is pretty low.I love the above picture of millsy too that just about sums it up.What a completely bitter, misinformed and unwarranted comment. You clearly know nothing of how Luton have been abused by the authorities. Even the Football League admit they made a mess of administering the points deduction. And there are plenty of great people at Luton and it has rich history of being a club that punched above it's weight. As York remember FA Cup semi fainals and Milk Cup matches, we remember FA Cup Finals and being League Cup champions. If you had any class you'd apologise. If you had any class, that is.
Mad for Minstermen
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7:50pm Mon 21 May 12
YCFC115
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7:57pm Mon 21 May 12
marksf wrote:If you had experienced a bunch of Luton thugs kicking and punching kids (one of them being my son), women and old men like I did at BC then you comment if not then your view is blinkered. Plus if you knew anything about history then you would of known that we have been through our club being owned by crooks - so do one and comment on the Avenue of Evil!!
Yorkie41 wrote:Well said sir, you are a gent, a true football fan and a credit to York City FC. There are plenty of great fans, players and (now) administrators at Luton Town and they are trying to build a sustainable club for the future. For all of us to be tarred as 'scum' and 'evil' is a unfair and unfounded. Sadly, the people here who have typed such messages without engaging their brains first probably find a simple apology is against their nature and beyond their class. The match was played in a great way yesterday, Luton got the rough end of a linesman's blunder, yet all some people can do harp on about events from a few years ago. Luton do not deserve the relegation handed to them, even Mawhinney admitted that and anybody who knows the facts will know that the FA & FL acted atrociously. Luton fans launched a campaign warning the FA/FL against the previous owners being allowed to buy the club. This was easy enough, we went and did some financial homework on the potential buyers and found out that these 'businessmen' were the kind of people that are often found playing "chase the ace" on street corners. Of course, the FA/FL ignored us and when the inevitable happened it was the fans that got kicked by the FA/FL (directors were banned for life from football, marvellous). So wouldn't you feel a bit peeved if you told the police that you were being robbed, got robbed and then ended up carrying the can whilst others filled their pockets? At the end of the day the FA don't care about small clubs. They took Luton down and I hope they never treat another club the way they 'dealt' with us. Maybe one day York City will be purchased by crooks and run into the ground. At that point you might hope other clubs will band together and assist you, instead of trying to kick you while you are down. Some of the comments here are disgraceful and an embarrasment to YCFC.
marksf wrote:Luton was a very good and proud club many years ago, it is a shame, they don't deserve to be in the position they are now. I would think next season would be the time for them, if they can keep players like Gray. From a born and bread City supporter of over 70 years.YoRkIe59 wrote: i agree wholeheartedly with the comments about the second goal if we,d beaten anyone else and had a goal that was a bit iffy i could have some sympathy but we all know Luton town are a disgrace right from the very top of the club to the bottom and damm their bottom is pretty low.I love the above picture of millsy too that just about sums it up.What a completely bitter, misinformed and unwarranted comment. You clearly know nothing of how Luton have been abused by the authorities. Even the Football League admit they made a mess of administering the points deduction. And there are plenty of great people at Luton and it has rich history of being a club that punched above it's weight. As York remember FA Cup semi fainals and Milk Cup matches, we remember FA Cup Finals and being League Cup champions. If you had any class you'd apologise. If you had any class, that is.
Tug job
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8:15pm Mon 21 May 12
jumbojet wrote:I've got half a dozen shirts need ironing for Wednesday, would you mind popping over to Haxby?
Well done York City, I shall now apply for a season ticket, and as a fit, retired person, shall offer myself for any job that needs doing, painting, scrubbing, whatever, for free. That non-league was awful, but I heard the Chairman getting a bit carried away with 'the finest day in York City's history'. Now come on, I watched Alf Patrick against Raich Carter at Hull in the 40's, with 40000 crowd. Newcastle at Roker Park, Sunderland on a Wednesday in the FA Cup semi-final, 1955. We beat Manchester United at Old Trafford, first leg, Milk Cup I think. We have had some fantastic times, so careful with the dialogue, we have history.
Helliwell's Not a Donkey
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8:28pm Mon 21 May 12
the venerable bede wrote:The wrestle happened to be my mate and my brother trying to stop these thugs starting on another family in front of us, they also spat at us evil k**bheads. My 9yo son was scared. I hope they stop in the non-league for a long time.
We were set upon yesterday by half a dozen gentlemen from Luton. They must have hung around in Wembley car park for at least 45 mins and couldn't wait to start on the two or three family groups that were starting to drift away from the celebrations. It didn't get any further than a few punches and a bit of a wrestle, but why do they need to do it at all? They weren't fuelled by drink, it was just pure hate. Why? Not a copper in sight as usual, by the way.
YoRkIe59
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3:29am Tue 22 May 12
YoRkIe59
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3:35am Tue 22 May 12
marksf
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3:13pm Tue 22 May 12
YoRkIe59 wrote:No, neither do I. But I never made that connection, you invented it. However, on this page all Luton fans have been labelled as scum and evil and, apparently, we deserve only to be allowed to play at the very bottom of the pyramid (Unibond?). I guess you've got your own agenda, unrelated to actual events. A unique double indeed; lacking both brains and class.
oh by the way i still dont see the connection between thinking youve been badly done to by the Fa and scaring the hell out of a bunch of kids and familys.
1968expat
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3:56am Fri 25 May 12
marksf wrote:What is your honest opinion of the way Luton fans ran on to the pitch and try to attack the York players and fans in the playoffs of 2010. Do you not think you got off without having any fine to pay or points deducted.
Yorkie41 wrote:Well said sir, you are a gent, a true football fan and a credit to York City FC. There are plenty of great fans, players and (now) administrators at Luton Town and they are trying to build a sustainable club for the future. For all of us to be tarred as 'scum' and 'evil' is a unfair and unfounded. Sadly, the people here who have typed such messages without engaging their brains first probably find a simple apology is against their nature and beyond their class. The match was played in a great way yesterday, Luton got the rough end of a linesman's blunder, yet all some people can do harp on about events from a few years ago. Luton do not deserve the relegation handed to them, even Mawhinney admitted that and anybody who knows the facts will know that the FA & FL acted atrociously. Luton fans launched a campaign warning the FA/FL against the previous owners being allowed to buy the club. This was easy enough, we went and did some financial homework on the potential buyers and found out that these 'businessmen' were the kind of people that are often found playing "chase the ace" on street corners. Of course, the FA/FL ignored us and when the inevitable happened it was the fans that got kicked by the FA/FL (directors were banned for life from football, marvellous). So wouldn't you feel a bit peeved if you told the police that you were being robbed, got robbed and then ended up carrying the can whilst others filled their pockets? At the end of the day the FA don't care about small clubs. They took Luton down and I hope they never treat another club the way they 'dealt' with us. Maybe one day York City will be purchased by crooks and run into the ground. At that point you might hope other clubs will band together and assist you, instead of trying to kick you while you are down. Some of the comments here are disgraceful and an embarrasment to YCFC.marksf wrote:Luton was a very good and proud club many years ago, it is a shame, they don't deserve to be in the position they are now. I would think next season would be the time for them, if they can keep players like Gray. From a born and bread City supporter of over 70 years.YoRkIe59 wrote: i agree wholeheartedly with the comments about the second goal if we,d beaten anyone else and had a goal that was a bit iffy i could have some sympathy but we all know Luton town are a disgrace right from the very top of the club to the bottom and damm their bottom is pretty low.I love the above picture of millsy too that just about sums it up.What a completely bitter, misinformed and unwarranted comment. You clearly know nothing of how Luton have been abused by the authorities. Even the Football League admit they made a mess of administering the points deduction. And there are plenty of great people at Luton and it has rich history of being a club that punched above it's weight. As York remember FA Cup semi fainals and Milk Cup matches, we remember FA Cup Finals and being League Cup champions. If you had any class you'd apologise. If you had any class, that is.
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6:46pm Sun 20 May 12