Adam Smith signed for York City from Gainsborough Trinity midway through last season following a successful loan spell with the club.

Former England under-20 international left-back or midfielder Chris Carruthers was born on 19th August 1983 in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

French defender Djoumin Sangare was born in Dunkirk on 16th December 1983, and joined York last summer after spending the previous season with Blue Square Premier rivals Salisbury City.

Australian left-back James Meredith originally hails from Albury in New South Wales, and was born on 4th April 1988.

Neil Barrett was born in Tooting on 24th December 1981, and joined the Minstermen from Ebbsfleet United in the summer.

Andy Ferrell was born in Newcastle on 9th January 1984, and joined York after a couple of seasons at Kidderminster Harriers.

Levi Mackin was born in Chester on 4th February 1986, and joined York for the start of the 2009-10 campaign following a successful extended loan from Wrexham the previous season.

Alex Lawless was born in Llwynypia, Wales on 5th February 1983.

Skipper Danny Parslow is in his fourth season with York since joining them from Cardiff City during the summer of 2006.

Centre-back David McGurk is currently the longest-serving player at York City.

Prolific goalscorer who joined the Minstermen from Newcastle Benfield during the 2006-07 campaign.

Stylish big-money striker Michael Gash was born on 3rd September 1986.

Big striker Michael Rankine was born in Doncaster on 15th January 1985.

Former Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Michael Ingham was born in Preston on 9th July 1980.

Born in Sheffield on 4th January 1984, Ben Purkiss joined York City, initially on loan, from Blue Square North club Gainsborough Trinity in March 2007.