York City have appointed Scott Lindsey as their new head coach, the club announced on Monday, following the unexpected dismissal of manager Stuart Maynard a day earlier. The change comes just weeks before the club’s first season back in the Football League after a ten-year absence.
Experienced League Two coach brought in
Lindsey arrives with a track record in the Football League and non-league game. His coaching CV includes roles at Swindon Town, Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town, where he previously led the club to promotion from League Two via the play-offs. His appointment is styled as head coach rather than manager, a distinction the club highlighted in its announcement.
The club confirmed Lindsey will be supported by assistant manager Joao Alves and first-team coach Gary Elphick. He is scheduled to take charge for the fixture against his former club Crawley Town on Monday 3 August. The club said their upcoming game against Peterborough will instead be overseen by Alves and Elphick.
Context and recent form
Lindsey’s second spell at Crawley ended in March when he was dismissed after a run of poor results that included a ten-match winless streak. His managerial win rate is recorded at roughly 33.7% on public sources, compared with an overall career percentage for outgoing manager Stuart Maynard of around 40% — a number that reflects a notably higher 73% win rate during his 11 months in charge at York City.
“Lindsey will be assisted by assistant manager Joao Alves and first‑team coach Gary Elphick, and will take charge of his first game against his former club Crawley Town on Monday, 3 August,” the club said.
Initial reaction from supporters online was mixed, with fans posting a range of responses on social platforms following the announcement.
- Appointment comes ahead of York City’s return to the Football League after ten years.
- Lindsey brings previous promotion experience from League Two play-offs.
- Club has emphasised a coaching structure with assistant and first‑team coaches in place.
| Manager | Reported win % | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Lindsey | 33.7% | Career figure from public records |
| Stuart Maynard (outgoing) | 40% (rises to 73% during 11‑month York spell) | Overall and club‑specific performance |
York City supporters will be watching closely as Lindsey prepares the squad for the opening fixtures. The club has not provided further detail on the reasons for Maynard’s dismissal beyond the change in leadership, nor given a timeline for any longer‑term structural changes. The immediate task for Lindsey and his coaching team will be to steady the side and prepare for competitive action in early August.
Further updates are expected from the club regarding squad news and pre‑season plans ahead of the first League fixture.
