York part company with boss Jackie McNamara

York City have decided to part company with manager Jackie McNamara as the team continues to struggle in the National League.

The decision comes just two days after a 1-1 draw with Braintree Town, which leaves York sitting in 19th place in the table.

McNamara had stated last week that he would leave his post if the team failed to collect all three points on Saturday.

But the former Dundee United and Partick Thistle boss will remain at York until the club finds a replacement, which chairman Jason McGill expects to have in place by the end of October.

A statement from York City read: "Further to the statement last week regarding the future of York City manager, Jackie McNamara and following the game on Saturday, it has been decided, in the best interest of York City Football Club, that Jackie McNamara steps down as first-team manager.

"After purposeful discussions it was agreed that results and performances, in the main, have not been acceptable nor have they achieved the high standards expected.

"In order to assist the managerial transition period and to accommodate a thorough identification, interview and appointment process, the chairman has asked Jackie McNamara to train and prepare the team until a suitable candidate has been determined.