High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 2008–09 season was the 87th season in York City F.C.’s history, their fifth in the Football Conference and 81st in the league system of English football. Their 14th place finish in the 2007–08 season meant it was their fifth successive season playing in the Conference National. It was also Colin Walker`s first start to a season as manager, after he was appointed following the sacking of Billy McEwan in November 2007. The season covers a period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.