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The Scot said he would quit as York manager if they did not earn a ‘positive result’ at Braintree Town. On Monday morning McNamara stepped downAs Jackie McNamara spoke to journalists after York City’s 1-1 draw at Braintree Town on Saturday the visitors’ chairman, Jason McGill, could be seen leaning on a wall behind the Scot and staring at his phone. Watching on, the thought crossed the mind that he may well have been inspecting applications for the manager’s job just as the incumbent was suggesting he may yet stay in the post. Related: Jackie McNamara steps down as York City manager – but stays on as caretaker Related: Jackie McNamara gives own ultimatum at York City: ‘Will I stay...

Manager of the club fifth-bottom of the National League spells out the consequences of defeat against Braintree Town on SaturdayThis season has reached the stage when those who wield the power at clubs take stock and weigh up whether their team is heading in the right direction. The pressure to act quickly is strong and the increasingly trigger-happy chairmen of the land have managers looking over their shoulders.That is not quite the situation at York City, though. The news that Jackie McNamara’s position might be in danger is not exactly a surprise. They were relegated from League Two last season, are fifth-bottom of the National League, have not won an away game in 13 months and on Tuesday were beaten...