Alan Little

Coaching and managerial career Little was forced to retire due to injury in May 1986 and stayed at Hartlepool, where he was allowed to coach the juniors. He was later appointed assistant to the manager John Bird. When Bird became the manager at York City in September 1988, Little went with him as assistant manager. In October 1991, after an unsuccessful three years, Bird was sacked. The new manager, John Ward, retained Little as his assistant. Under Ward, York became a stronger side and in the 1992–93 season made a push for promotion. However, in March 1993, Ward left to manage Bristol Rovers, leaving Little in charge.

His first game as York manager was a 5–1 win away to promotion rivals Barnet. York eventually finished fourth in the Third Division and had to settle for a play-off place. After a 1–0 aggregate win over Bury in the semi-finals, York gained a place in Second Division by beating Crewe Alexandra on a penalty shoot-out at Wembley Stadium. York were relegated that season having only dropped into the relegation zone on the last day of the season. With only three league wins before falling ill with appendicitis in March 2002, Little was sacked. Halifax was relegated to the Conference at the end of the season and went out of business six years later.

Death Little died on 8 August 2024, at the age of 69.

Managerial statistics + Managerial record by team and tenure

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