York hammered Bristol Rovers, a result that signalled the end of Mark McGhee's 11-month reign at the Memorial Stadium.

The Minstermen scored all four of their goals in the first 33 minutes, the first a headed own goal by Pirates defender Garry Kenneth.

Tom Eaves fired Rovers level a minute later, but the hosts took control once Ashley Chambers had restored the lead with a header from Matty Blair's cross.

Jason Walker volleyed a third and a chip from Chambers completed the rout.

The defeat, a ninth in Rovers' last 11 matches, saw McGhee relieved of his duties less than a year after being appointed as successor to Paul Buckle.

They remain second from bottom in League Two, a point from safety.

VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

York City manager Gary Mills told BBC Radio York:

"We've addressed this week about being on the front foot and making it difficult for teams. Within half an hour, we've done what we've done.

"Obviously we're disappointed to concede straight after we've scored, but we bounced back again straight away and what good goals they were.

"In the last three games, we've taken six points and scored seven goals. The players have deserved that today."

Lineup, Bookings (0) & Substitutions (6)

York City

  • 24 Ingham
  • 04 Smith
  • 06 Parslow
  • 16 Fyfield
  • 23 Doig (Allen - 56' )
  • 08 Kerr
  • 17 Blair
  • 19 Potts
  • 26 McLaughlin (Smith - 45' )
  • 09 Walker
  • 10 Chambers (Rodman - 65' )

Substitutes

  • 01 Musselwhite
  • 05 McGurk
  • 12 Bullock
  • 13 Smith
  • 27 Allen
  • 33 Rodman
  • 07 Reed

Bristol Rovers

  • 28 Walker
  • 04 Woodards (Smith - 46' )
  • 05 Kenneth
  • 06 Parks
  • 11 Broghammer
  • 34 Branston (Richard - 89' )
  • 03 Paterson
  • 26 Lund (Clucas - 46' )
  • 07 Clarkson
  • 16 Anyinsah
  • 32 Eaves

Substitutes

  • 20 Gough
  • 02 Smith
  • 15 Norburn
  • 25 Clucas
  • 10 Richard
  • 17 Harrison
  • 27 Riordan
Ref: Tierney
Att: 3,109

Match Stats

Shots

8 10

On target

6 5

Corners

4 5

Fouls

6 9

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +2:04 Full time

Full Time The match has reached full-time.

89:30

Garry Kenneth gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jason Walker. Scott Kerr takes the direct free kick.

88:13 Substitution

Substitution Eliot Richards on for Guy Branston.

87:37

Matty Blair delivers the ball.

87:07

Tom Eaves delivers the ball, Michael Ingham makes a save.

85:14

Jonathan Smith produces a left-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the goal.

84:39

Joe Anyinsah challenges Jamal Fyfield unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Michael Ingham.

82:58

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jason Walker by Guy Branston. Michael Ingham takes the free kick.

82:39

Fabian Broghammer delivers the ball, Chris Smith manages to make a clearance.

80:19

Short corner taken by Michael Smith.

79:29

Michael Smith fouled by Matty Blair, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Sam Walker.

78:10

Foul by Garry Kenneth on Jason Walker, free kick awarded. Michael Ingham restarts play with the free kick.

77:39

Michael Smith takes a shot. Save made by Michael Ingham.

74:09

Alex Rodman takes a shot. Save by Sam Walker.

72:22

Matty Blair is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Indirect free kick taken by Sam Walker.

71:23

Jason Walker has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide right of the target.

71:08

The ball is crossed by Tom Eaves, Chris Smith manages to make a clearance.

67:06

Corner taken by Michael Potts from the left by-line, save by Sam Walker.

66:47

Jonathan Smith takes a shot. Blocked by Garry Kenneth.

66:01

Tom Parkes gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jason Walker. Free kick taken by Michael Potts.

65:38

The ball is crossed by Daniel Parslow, clearance made by Guy Branston.

64:36 Substitution

Substitution Ashley Chambers goes off and Alex Rodman comes on.

63:44

Jim Paterson produces a cross, Header from deep inside the area by Garry Kenneth goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

62:00

Seanan Clucas concedes a free kick for a foul on Jonathan Smith. Daniel Parslow takes the direct free kick.

60:49

Unfair challenge on Joe Anyinsah by Tom Allen results in a free kick. Garry Kenneth restarts play with the free kick.

58:41

Effort from inside the six-yard box by Tom Eaves goes wide right of the goal.

55:54 Substitution

Substitution (York) makes a substitution, with Tom Allen coming on for Chris Doig.

55:54 Substitution

Substitution Tom Allen is brought on as a substitute for Chris Doig.

54:55

Ashley Chambers takes a shot. Save by Sam Walker.

54:00

Unfair challenge on Scott Kerr by David Clarkson results in a free kick. Chris Smith takes the direct free kick.

52:42

David Clarkson fouled by Chris Doig, the ref awards a free kick. Jim Paterson takes the free kick.

51:16

Effort on goal by Tom Eaves from long range goes harmlessly over the bar.

45:16 Substitution

Substitution Seanan Clucas joins the action as a substitute, replacing Matthew Lund.

45:04 Substitution

Substitution Michael Smith replaces Danny Woodards.

45:01

The game restarts for the second half.

45:00 +8:21 Half time

Half Time The first half comes to an end.

45:00 +6:16

Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Fabian Broghammer.

45:00 +5:53

Inswinging corner taken by Fabian Broghammer.

45:00 +5:18

Joe Anyinsah takes a shot. Michael Ingham makes a save.

45:00 +4:48

Shot from 20 yards by David Clarkson. Chris Smith gets a block in.

45:00 +3:00 Substitution

Substitution Patrick McLaughlin leaves the field to be replaced by Jonathan Smith.

39:06

Ashley Chambers gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Matthew Lund. Danny Woodards takes the free kick.

38:04

Free kick awarded for a foul by Tom Parkes on Michael Potts. Scott Kerr takes the direct free kick.

37:27

Free kick awarded for a foul by Michael Potts on Tom Parkes. Sam Walker restarts play with the free kick.

36:16

Effort on goal by Joe Anyinsah from outside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.

33:44

Fabian Broghammer takes the inswinging corner, Jamal Fyfield makes a clearance.

32:39

Assist by Patrick McLaughlin.

32:39 Goal scored

Goal - Ashley Chambers - York 4 - 1 Bristol R Ashley Chambers finds the net with a goal from inside the box to the bottom right corner of the goal. York 4-1 Bristol Rovers.

28:52

Patrick McLaughlin sends in a cross, clearance by Jim Paterson.

28:52

Scott Kerr sends in a cross, Jim Paterson manages to make a clearance.

27:54

Unfair challenge on David Clarkson by Chris Smith results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Fabian Broghammer.

26:57

Fabian Broghammer takes the outswinging corner, clearance by Chris Smith.

26:26

Fabian Broghammer takes a shot. Daniel Parslow gets a block in.

25:19

Corner from right by-line taken by Michael Potts.

24:00

A cross is delivered by Matty Blair, clearance made by Guy Branston.

20:07

The ball is sent over by Jamal Fyfield, blocked by Guy Branston.

18:44

The assist for the goal came from Patrick McLaughlin.

18:44 Goal scored

Goal - Jason Walker - York 3 - 1 Bristol R Jason Walker scores a goal from deep inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. York 3-1 Bristol Rovers.

16:12

The ball is swung over by Jamal Fyfield.

15:17

Assist by Matty Blair.

15:17 Goal scored

Goal - Ashley Chambers - York 2 - 1 Bristol R Ashley Chambers scores a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. York 2-1 Bristol Rovers.

14:17 Goal scored

Goal - Tom Eaves - York 1 - 1 Bristol R Tom Eaves scores a goal from just outside the area high into the middle of the goal. York 1-1 Bristol Rovers.

13:16

Assist on the goal came from Ashley Chambers.

13:16 Goal scored

Goal - Garry Kenneth - York 1 - 0 Bristol R Own goal by Garry Kenneth. York 1-0 Bristol Rovers.

12:30

A cross is delivered by Ashley Chambers.

11:16

Fabian Broghammer takes a shot. Save by Michael Ingham.

9:52

Danny Woodards gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jamal Fyfield. Free kick taken by Jamal Fyfield.

8:08

The referee blows for offside. Sam Walker restarts play with the free kick.

5:10

Corner taken by Michael Potts from the left by-line.

4:30

Michael Potts decides to take a short corner.

1:23

The referee blows for offside. Sam Walker takes the indirect free kick.

0:28

Fabian Broghammer crosses the ball.

0:00

The ref blows the whistle to start the match.

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