The news of the sacking came as a shock

Former MK Dons head coach Scott Lindsey looks set to make a return to management with newly promoted York City.

Out of work since March, following his departure from Crawley - his second spell at the club - and has been thrust into pole position to take over from Stuart Maynard following his shock exit from the Ministermen.

Maynard guided York to a record-breaking promotion from the National League last season, with their dramatic final day draw with Rochdale securing their return to the EFL for the first time in ten years.

Lindsey, 54, spent six months in charge at Stadium MK in 24/25 but a dismal run after Christmas saw the side plummet to 17th in League Two, with his sacking coming in March.

Lindsey earned his spurs at Crawley Town, guiding them to promotion via the play-offs in 23/24, alerting Dons to his services. He returned to the Broadfield Stadium after his Dons exit, but was sacked a year later after a ten-game winless run, leaving the Reds one point outside the League Two relegation zone.

According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Lindsey has already been lined up to replace Maynard at the York Community Stadium.