Dismissal mars York friendly game

Published : 02 Aug 2009 17:39:40

York City lost 3-1 in their final pre-season friendly at Halifax Town and had midfielder Craig Nelthorpe sent off.Former Harrogate Town players Richard Marshall and James Dean, along with Ryan Crossley, scored for the Shaymen, while Michael Rankine scored for York. City manager Martin Foyle told BBC York: "It was a big disappointment but we've learnt more about the players. "Craig Nelthorpe's led with his arm, it is a sending off and I'm not going to protect that because I can't." Foyle wa.... read more