Brass was immediately installed as captain at York and on 4 June 2003, aged only 27, was appointed as York's player-manager. Although his first season in charge began well, York failed to win any of their final 20 league games and were relegated to the Football Conference. Results were not much better in the Conference and Brass was sacked as manager in November 2004.
Brass took over as captain at York on June 4th, 2003, at age 27. He then became York's player-manager, but his first season ended poorly with York failing to win any of their final 20 league games and being relegated to the Football Conference.  His time in charge was short-lived as he was sacked as manager in November 2004.