York City: Arran Racine and Rhys Murphy join National League side on loan

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Image caption, Aarran Racine has played 13 times for Forest Green this season

Defender Aarran Racine and striker Rhys Murphy have joined York City on loan from fellow National League club Forest Green Rovers.

Racine, 25, and 26-year-old Murphy have both signed initial loan deals until January at the struggling Minstermen.

Ex-Southampton youth player Racine has made 117 appearances for Forest Green and is their current club captain.

Murphy began his career at Arsenal and has scored seven goals in 17 league games for Rovers this season.

York, who are 23rd in the National League and without a win in 15 games, signed Newport striker Jon Parkin on loan with a view to a permanent move on Wednesday.

Image source, Rex Features

Image caption, Rhys Murphy has played for several clubs including Crawley and AFC Wimbledon last season