The 2003-04 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for York City as the Minstermen finished a crushing 24th in the Third Division, resulting in relegation to the Conference National and ending 75 years of Football League membership. Despite the team's struggles, veteran striker Lee Nogan led the line with grit, grabbing 8 goals in a season defined by a devastating second-half slump that saw the club winless in their final 20 matches. It was a dark and emotional year for the Bootham Crescent faithful that marked the end of an era and remains a poignant, unforgettable chapter in the club's modern history.