David and Paul March were key players for York City Knights in 2008

York City Knights have announced player-coach Paul March has agreed a new contract for the 2009 season.

March took over with assistant James Ratcliffe at the start of last season and guided the club into sixth place in National League Two.

March's twin brother David, who played most of the season at loose forward for the Knights, has also signed new terms.

The club are also thought to be in talks with Ratcliffe about a new deal to keep him at the Huntington Stadium.