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York City manager Stuart Maynard leaves club three months after promotion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

York City manager Stuart Maynard leaves club three months after promotion
Summary

York City has confirmed the departure of manager Stuart Maynard, just three months after he led the team to the National League title in April. The decision arose from a disagreement over the club's future direction. Under Maynard's leadership, York returned to the English Football League after a decade-long absence. A club statement indicated this change was made with the long-term success of the club in mind. York City is set to play Crawley Town in the Carabao Cup preliminary round on August 3 and faces Bristol Rovers in their first League Two match on August 15.

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  • •Maynard led York City to National League title with 108 points.
  • •Departure due to difference in vision for the club.
  • •York's next match is against Crawley Town on August 3.
  • •First League Two match is against Bristol Rovers on August 15.
  • •Club emphasizes commitment to long-term success.
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  • 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Maynard leaves York three months after title win
  • 2:59 PMBBC Sport — Maynard loses York job three months after dramatic title win
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York City confirm the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League.

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York City confirm the exit of manager Stuart Maynard, three months after he guided the club back into the English Football League.

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