Crewe Alexandra's assistant manager Steve Davis says that his side shouldn't be intimidated coming to his old club York City in the FA Cup.

Former on loan centre-back Davis - who spent a month with City twelve years ago - is currently plotting a way through the tie alongside Alex's legendary manager Dario Gradio.

He told the Press: “Bootham Crescent’s an old-style ground similar to Hereford and places like that, where the stands were built a long time ago and the stadium is in a small area.

“The crowd are fairly close to the pitch but the main thing is they play on a decent surface and we can look to pass the ball on it.

“What’s around the pitch is irrelevant, it’s all about what you do on it.”

He added: “York are in a healthy position and have started the season well. We don’t think it will be easy and are approaching the game like any other in League Two.

“We want to get through and make some money, the same as York.

“We thought it was a tough draw when it came out but that doesn’t mean we don’t remain confident of going through.”

Recalling his own time at Bootham Crescent, Davis, who actually netted for the Minstermen against another of his former clubs Burnley, commented:  “I came here to get some games after I broke my leg at Barnsley but I fractured it again in training, blocking a shot. I only played three games, although I still remember my diving header against Burnley.

“York’s always been a good family club. We had a decent side at the time as well and, other than the injury, I have nothing but fond memories.”