Quote Originally Posted by jackal2 View Post
On the subject of the new manager, an interesting description on Wikipedia of the management style of John Askey as observed by certain players. A guy who likes to play good, attacking, passing football but has more than just a Plan A:

'Askey has a reputation for playing attractive football and for managing teams on a budget by spotting ability in young players and helping revive the careers of players whose careers had stalled. His favoured formation is a 4–3–3 and he prefers to play with a high-tempo, pressing style. Former player Adam Yates said that Askey was a hard working coach who was open to input from his players and did not hold a grudge; in terms of tactics he felt Askey was "quite fond of the three in midfield and three up top". Macclesfield and Port Vale defender Kieran Kennedy said that Askey liked to play passing football but also "he had a plan B, C and D which really helped us if we were up against it." Football agent Phil Sproson described Askey as "an attack-minded manager".'

If you were to write a profile for a manager who could keep the best aspects of Ardleyball and Burchball, but also address the perceived weaknesses of their approach, this description isn't far off!
Some rumblings on Twitter that Askey's unhappy at York as key players haven't been re-signed. Saw a suggestion that Notts are interested. All rumours, mind...