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York City administration history: every insolvency event since 1986

York City has one insolvency event on record in 2002, with no points deducted. The most recent: administration in 18 December 2002, Third Division.

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  1. · Third Division · Administration

    York City went into administration at Leeds High Court under chairman John Batchelor, after the PFA had to step in over unpaid wages. The Supporters' Trust took control in 2003.

    Owner at the time: John Batchelor (chairman, majority shareholder)

    Outcome: Survived. Supporters' Trust reached agreement with the Inland Revenue in March 2003, clearing the way to take control of the club; old company dissolved (Wikipedia, unverified).

    Sources: BBC Sport: York go into administration · BBC Sport: Trust deal inches York to safety