Under McEwan , York avoided relegation to the Conference North , with a 17th - place finish in 2004 -- 05 .
His assistant Viv Busby took over as caretaker manager before former Derby County coach Billy McEwan was appointed in February 2005 .
Under coach , York avoided relegation to the Conference North , with a 17th - place finish in 2004 -- 05 .
His assistant Viv Busby took over as caretaker manager before former Derby County coach Billy McEwan was appointed in February 2005 .