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Founded in 1922 to play in the Midland League, the club was elected to the national Football League in 1929. They played originally at Fulford Gate, before moving to their present home of Bootham Crescent in 1932.

The club have spent most of their existence in the lower divisions of the Football League, rising on occasion as far as the old Second Division.

They have enjoyed more success in cup competitions, with highlights including an

In recent years, York City have struggled both on and off the pitch. In 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap, financial difficulties placed the club under threat of liquidation. A huge campaign was launched to save the club, which found support not only from City fans and York residents, but also from football fans across the country. Although the club's finances now seem more secure, they were relegated to the Football ConferenceThe Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of so-called non-league football in England. Conference National is the highest of the three divisions within The Football Conference, and Conference North and Conferenc at the end of the 2003/04Events in the 2003-04 English football season August 2003 to July 2004: Events 29 February 2004: Middlesbrough win their first ever trophy as a professional club by beating Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup final. 5 March 2004: Three Leicester City playe season. They are also facing eviction from Bootham Crescent, to make way for a housing development.

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