York fans left ‘underwhelmed’ as club quickly appoint sacked Notts County head coach

York Metropolis followers have been left ‘underwhelmed’ because the membership shortly appoint sacked Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard.

It comes simply hours after they parted firm with Adam Hinshelwood, who was within the function for 18 months, saved the membership up in his first season, then achieved a second-placed end with 96 factors.

On the twenty second of Could, Pete O’Rourke reported that York Metropolis had been trying to sack Adam Hinshelwood after the membership misplaced within the Nationwide League play-off semi-finals to eventual winners Oldham Athletic.

On the identical day, BBC Sport North Yorkshire then tweeted: “BBC Radio York understands that Adam Hinshelwood has NOT been sacked. He’s nonetheless the supervisor of York Metropolis, nevertheless, he has thus far declined to signal a brand new contract. His present deal has a 12 months left and Hinshelwood is exploring his choices. The membership say they received’t stand in his manner, if he desires to maneuver into the EFL.”

However his time has come to an finish with the membership, who’re at present twelfth after 4 video games (W1 D3 L0), with 6 factors, and are already 7 factors behind leaders Forest Inexperienced, since appointing Stuart Maynard.

Additionally on the twenty second of Could, Maynard was axed by Notts County after 16 months in cost, following a failed promotion bid from League Two.

The choice got here 5 days after a play-off semi-final loss to AFC Wimbledon, amid a poor finish to the season, ending sixth with only one win of their remaining eight matches, together with boos after a defeat to champions Doncaster Rovers that dashed automated promotion hopes.

Homeowners Chris and Alex Reedtz mentioned the choice to sack got here off the again of underwhelming outcomes and performances within the essential remaining weeks, regardless of Maynard’s enhancements to the defence this season.

Maynard, who took over in January 2024 as his first full-time function (beforehand part-time at Wealdstone whereas working as an engineer), however confronted backlash from ans since final season’s 14th-place end.

We’re delighted to verify the appointment of Stuart Maynard as the brand new first-team supervisor of York Metropolis FC.

Welcome to York Metropolis, Stuart!#YCFC🔴🔵

— York Metropolis FC (@YorkCityFC) August 28, 2025

CLUB STATEMENT:

We’re delighted to verify the appointment of Stuart Maynard as the brand new first-team supervisor of York Metropolis FC.

Maynard started his teaching profession again in 2012, working as an assistant supervisor for Hemel Hempstead underneath then-manager Dean Brennan. He adopted Brennan as assistant to Billericay City and Kingstonian earlier than arriving at Wealdstone in 2019.

Of their first season, they led the Stones to automated promotion from the Nationwide South. Brennan departed the membership in 2021, which left the door open to Maynard as his successor.

Initially taking up as interim supervisor earlier than being given the job completely, Stuart guided Wealdstone to survival in his first few months as supervisor earlier than taking the membership to their highest league place in over three a long time within the Nationwide League.

A vastly profitable 23/24 season for Maynard and Wealdstone earned him a transfer to League Two aspect Notts County. He took Notts to the League Two play-offs final season following a sixth place end.

He now joins the Minstermen, talking on his arrival, co-chairs Matt & Julie-Anne Uggla mentioned, “We’re thrilled to have Stuart with us as the brand new first workforce supervisor.

“He comes with a excessive pedigree of soccer information and holds the identical ambition as ourselves in taking this soccer membership to the EFL.

“We all know all supporters will be part of us in welcoming him to the membership, and we can’t await this subsequent chapter to start subsequent weekend.”

Stuart added, “I’m very delighted to affix such an bold membership in York Metropolis. The course this membership has taken since Matt and Julie-Anne took over aligns with my targets to make York a profitable membership. The foundations have been constructed for long-term success, and I can’t wait to get began.”

He can be joined by new assistant supervisor Joao Alves, who labored underneath Maynard at Notts County. Gary Elphick will stay on the membership as a first-team coach.

Welcome to York Metropolis, Stuart and Joao!

As talked about, York followers had been left ‘underwhelmed’ because the membership shortly appoint the sacked Notts County head coach, right here’s the social media response…

@WillCrisp13: To make a name sacking Hinsh this early certainly you’ve obtained to have an even bigger assertion of intent lined up than the man who couldn’t get a league one stage Notts county aspect promoted

@OliCCFC: How is he higher than AH? My guess on you guys to win the league is in deep trouble

@sam_ycfc: This feels just a little underwhelming

@YCFC_Coops: Suppose there was the same response from Metropolis followers when Hinsh was appointed 😂

@Cameronf071: Sack Hinsh and appoint Maynard most sideways transfer ever. Cheers Matt 🤦‍♂️

@chipshopsteve: Don’t get comfortable, Stu.

@tomventro03: Not good, thanks Matt 👏

@rickard_louie: 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@0l1v3r_Sp3nc3r: Keen to provide him an opportunity after all however eliminating Hinsh and never placing our cash the place our mouth is and signing a high high efl supervisor is disappointing

@connorncfc1: beautiful bloke want him all one of the best. Not sure about this appointment for yous. Hope it really works out.

@adam_loydall: Pretty man, hope he takes you up!

@Garysparrow88: I don’t suppose this may finish effectively. Downgraded there i’m afraid. Thoughts boggles how a supervisor is sacked not shedding a recreation this season

@morganzwynne: Actually? Not impressed

@JWG_24: After spending the day fascinated with who subsequent, that is underwhelming… 😕 Can solely give the man an opportunity although and hopefully he’s the one to take us up 🙏🏼👍🏼

@Georgekirk36299: wow …… ummmmmmm… nice

@iandwightbenton: Adam’s seat was nonetheless heat….

@Garysparrow88: Wow. Underwhelming to say the least. Personally this can be a downgrade on Hinshelwood. Sure Maynard managed League Two however his type of soccer didn’t win over many. Will definitely be an attention-grabbing few months for York and their promotion ambitions

@tommyf1996: Hahahah 😂 For me that is Uggla getting his sure man and him being chairman/director of soccer. Alternative missed. The pace of the appointment reveals Uggla needed Hinsh out in the summertime however saved him as a result of fan strain #ycfc

@Rob_hay9: Not like #ycfc followers writing off a supervisor earlier than he’s even by way of the door 👍

@moxon_will: There it’s! Not overly shocked at it being Maynard however they’ve moved so shortly. Clearly one thing was off. Disgrace the best way it went with Hinsh however we transfer ahead I suppose. Maynard has no less than a full week to get his concepts throughout #ycfc

@KRennicks40: On a private be aware, I’m delighted for you @stumaynard. Fairly comfortably one of many nicest guys I’ve ever met on this trade thus far. Wishing you completely nothing however one of the best at York Metropolis. 🖤🤍

@J_849: Hope that he’s able to do precisely as he’s instructed or else

@George_Coultish: First time in my life i felt like i supported a traditional soccer membership was final season and i believed it might keep that manner for lots longer than it did. #ycfc

@lotslottie16: You didn’t mess about. Undecided that is the flex you suppose it’s. Very disappointing certainly.

@yorkiecherry64: Poor bloke being written off earlier than he has began 🤣

@Downhill2ndHalf: Given what they’d, this is among the worst managerial appointments since we introduced you-know-who. (I do know there are a number of candidates for this).

@OscarB___: To be honest he’s clearly not a foul supervisor, did a superb job at Wealdstone and was at all times going to be tough at Notts coming in after the very entertaining and far beloved Williams.

🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/HRqesOe2aG

— (P) Harry (@Harryj4_) August 28, 2025

Completely happy to see @stumaynard again within the Nationwide League.

Performs engaging soccer and with the squad he’s obtained to his disposal he ought to have the ability to get one of the best out of them. https://t.co/kWWzgRvBzd

— Luke Walsh Soccer Podcast (@LukeWalshFCHT) August 28, 2025