MICHAEL MORTON insists that the task at York City remains the same after chairman Glen Henderson announced his desire to sell his shares in the club.

The York City Supporters’ Trust revealed on Tuesday that Henderson had expressed a willingness to sell his 51 per cent stake back to the fans group after less than six months at the helm.

Henderson’s decision follows an overwhelming backlash from York fans against his shock decision to sack manager John Askey last month.

Askey has since been replaced by former Tottenham Hotspur academy coach David Webb, with ex-Tadcaster Albion head coach Morton serving as his assistant.

Reacting to Henderson’s announcement, Morton said: “I try to stay out of all that. I’m just here to try and get the best out of the players.

“For us, like I’ve said to the players, it’s about us, making sure we do the right things ahead of going on the pitch for game day.”

In one sense, Webb and Morton have been dealt a difficult card in replacing Askey, a popular figure among both York's fanbase and first-team squad.

A number of City's senior players spoke out on social media following the board's controversial decision to remove Askey.

However, the new management team began their reign with a 2-0 win at then-third-placed Woking last weekend, although Morton rather than Webb led the side due to the latter's illness.

“Since we came in, they’ve shown their character and they look like a close team and a good side," enthused Morton.

“From what I’ve seen, they look like they’re together and a win like the Woking one would lift any side.

"There’s been a really good feeling around training since then.

“Last weekend was brilliant in terms of getting to know the players and with a four-hour journey, we had the chance to speak to some of them individually and see how they were as characters too.

“Overall, it was a great weekend.”

Morton will again be in the dugout for tomorrow night’s Isuzu FA Trophy third round tie at home Blyth Spartans (7.45pm), with Webb set to appear on the sideline for the first time in the Boxing Day clash with Gateshead (3pm).

Facing the second-from-bottom side in the division below, York enter as significant favourites.

“Having watched some of Blyth's games, I’m not sure their league position reflects their performances,” Morton said.

“I think they’re better than where they are in the league.

“We’ve watched them, we know what their strengths and weaknesses are.

“But it’s really about us, if we’re honest. It’s about us implementing our game plan and really imposing ourselves on the game.”

Morton said at Friday’s press conference that there were “discussions still to be had” between himself and Webb on the team selection front, given the bug running through the camp last week.

City are monitoring knocks to forward Luke James and left-back Alex Whittle while injured winger Maziar Kouhyar has not yet been assessed by the medical team due to flu.

Midfielder Olly Dyson is available, with his one-match ban seeing him miss the Gateshead clash.

Suspended defender Fraser Kerr is out of the Blyth tie but will be available for Boxing Day.