New City boss Martin Foyle holds UEFA A, B and C coaching qualifications

York City's new manager Martin Foyle believes the club have 'big potential'.

Foyle, 45, was appointed manager on Monday following the sacking of Colin Walker and has promoted youth team coach Neil Redfearn as his assistant.

Foyle, who spent four years as manager at Port Vale, takes over a club in 14th place in the Blue Square Premier, but feels the play-offs are attainable.

He told BBC Radio York: "It only takes three wins on the bounce and you're right up there."

City are 10 points adrift of fifth place and Foyle wants to see that gap start to close by the end of the year.

"We've got to do it within the next six weeks if we're going to have a good run at it," he said.

Foyle has been promised funds by chairman Jason McGill, whether for loan players or for permanent signings during the January transfer window.

He added: "I've got about four or five weeks before the January window, which is important to give everybody a fair chance.

"The slate's clean with everybody, and then decisions have to be made."

Former striker Foyle holds Port Vale's post-war scoring record with 107 goals.

And he promised: "I'm an attacking person, yes, but if you're going to win games you've got to keep clean sheets."

As for his decision to promote Redfearn, Foyle admits that he knows him from their playing days.

It's a very family-oriented club, very friendly, and it feels warm Martin Foyle

"It was my decision. I knew Neil was doing an excellent job with the youths.

"He's got the credentials. He's certainly played at a decent level and he's a person that I do like.

"It's a very family-oriented club, very friendly and it feels warm."

Ironically Foyle's first game in charge is at Salisbury, which is his home town and where his family still lives.

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