By Hugo Varley

YORK CITY have confirmed Sam Collins has been appointed as the club’s permanent manager.
The 41-year-old had been fulfilling the role on a caretaker basis since the end of August after former boss Martin Gray departed, following a disappointing start to the campaign.
Before this weekend’s action, The Minstermen had fallen to just one defeat in the league under Collins’ guidance and were sitting in 9th position in the National League North table. Collins, who was previously employed as a youth coach at Bootham Crescent, had an illustrious playing career, m...