 York again drew Liverpool in the FA Cup fifth round in 1985 – 86 , and took the lead through Gary Ford only to concede a stoppage time equaliser . Tony Canham scored at Anfield and York had a second goal disallowed before York succymbed to a 3 – 1 defeat in extra time . York lost only three home league games all season , but missed out on promotion after finishing seventh . In the summer of 1986 he sold MacPhail to Bristol City for £ 15 @,@ 000 , whilst many of the veteran players he signed when he first came to the club were coming to the end of their careers . The 1986 – 87 season was disappointing for York as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by non @-@ League team Caernarfon Town and ended the season in 20th @-@ place . They did though manage to beat Chelsea 1 – 0 in the League Cup , but lost the return fixture at Stamford Bridge 3 – 0 . Smith ended up falling out with the club 's directors , who invested money in the club 's facilities rather than on players , and released goalkeeper Andy Leaning against his wishes . 
