Harrogate is to stage the second North Yorkshire Youth games. The first such event was held last year in York as part of the national Millennium Youth Games. But the 2001 version features even more children - 875 - aged between nine and 15 playing for
A hat-trick from Stuart Hartley steered Lowfield School's Year 11 boys to a 4-1 victory over Burnholme in the York and District Under-16s football final. Jimmy Clamp scored Lowfield's only goal of the first half before Hartley put the game out of reach
Partners in Football is a new scheme launched by York City Football Club to help schools form sporting links with schools in other towns and cities and with their professional clubs. Each school in the York area has the chance to form a sporting partnership
York Wasps are closing in on one of the biggest sponsorship deals in the club's history. Although still only in the negotiation stage, the word from the Wasps is that they are hopeful. Chief executive Ann Garvey confirmed: "We are in regular contact with
Will they or won't they? That's the big question now surrounding the Rugby Football League and the proposed return to winter rugby. The NFP clubs - York Wasps and a handful of others apart - have voted to kick-off next season in September. It's now up
York Wasps Academy hooker Robbie Dolan's decision to play for his home town club has continued a family tradition dating back 75 years. It all started with his great grandfather, Billy Dolan, who played for the Wasps during their Challenge Cup final year
Leaders cash in on York's demise This season's leading NFP try-scorers have a lot to thanks York Wasps for. No less than four of the top ten have benefited from major returns against the Wasps, the latest being Workington Town winger Graeme Lewthwaite
The next bash organised to raise cash for York Wasps' stalwart Alan Pallister's testimonial fund will be held tomorrow after Wasps' home game with Workington. And organisers are hoping the event will give fans the chance to meet some of the new Wasps
THE appointment of Lee Crooks as Yorkshire coach this week showed rare foresight and courage by Rugby League chiefs. It could be seen as a strange move in some quarters, given Lee's lack of coaching experience and record to date. However, there is no
Raise a glass to the future success of York Wasps. That is the basis of an idea which has been mooted by fans in recent weeks to raise much-needed funds for the club's coffers. They have suggested the Wasps buy a pub near to the city centre and use its
The Wasps should be eternally grateful they have Lee Crooks at the helm and not his former team-mate Garry Schofield. While Crooks has shown amazing loyalty in sticking by the club at such a traumatic time, Schofield believes Crooks should quit to save
The notorious Bilbrough Top accident blackspot on the A64 near Tadcaster claimed more victims today. Three people were taken to hospital after a three-car smash on the eastbound carriageway. Police said a red Rover, either emerging onto the A64 from Bilbrough
What a difference a week can make in sporting circles. Just last Monday it was all doom and gloom in York following City's slump to the bottom of the Football League and the Wasps' record defeat by Widnes. Five days later and everything has changed. City
HOW unfortunate it was that the leader of City of York Council should publicly have a dig at York Wasps at a time when the club is working overtime in an effort to rebuild. Without wanting to make a mountain out of a molehill, it must be said that Coun
YORK Wasps' plans to promote rugby league in schools have been boosted following a meeting with the City of York Council. The Wasps want to become part of the council's plans to encourage sporting endeavour among children, with the idea of attracting
THE same is said for many sports, but there is no doubting that rugby league is a funny old game. In the week that he was highlighted as one of the form players in the Northern Ford Premiership, Wasps winger Leroy McKenzie has been dropped by boss Lee
The rugby league community has closed ranks this week with an amazing show of solidarity for York Wasps. Fans of other clubs have been flocking on to the Internet to pass on their heartfelt messages of goodwill to the Wasps. Some have even pledged money
YORK City's first away defeat in almost three months but perhaps it may prove a welcome reality check. A remarkable run of just one defeat in 14 and subsequent clamber to safety had understandably got fans already looking ahead to next season with renewed
After witnessing his Manchester United side crowned Kings of Europe on that balmy Barcelona night two years ago, Sir Alex Ferguson was just about able to mumble the memorable words "Football... bloody hell". If someone had managed to push a microphone
THE promise of safety is so agonisingly close for York City you can almost smell it. They came close to all but securing it at Bootham Crescent on Saturday but instead the tension lingers. However, few Minstermen fans could begrudge having to wait that
Another priceless point for York City and a particularly satisfying one for the men in red. For a game with all the ingredients of a feisty affair it was a strangely subdued derby duel. The whistle of the referee and the flags of his assistants dominated
Goals change games always seems the most hackneyed of phrases. But never could a clich so perfectly sum-up York City's first defeat in ten games. A game of two halves would not be too far away from the truth neither. For City had never looked in any danger
After the shuffle towards safety on Saturday came a more significant step closer to the promised land for York City, who stretched their unbeaten run to eight games. The only sour point was it was so close to being a massive stride after a valiant second-half
The good times continue to roll for win-happy York City. Little more than three weeks ago the Minstermen slumped to the bottom of the Football League to lay claim to the sorry tag of the worst team in England. Current results suggest they are now up there
Two points dropped or one point gained? York City fans are probably still scratching their heads at the poser after a rather odd Bootham Crescent encounter. After David McNiven's sublime equaliser midway through the second half, City had enough chances
From tiny acorns grow mighty oaks and so it must be hoped as York City finally brought to an end a run of six successive defeats. A scoreless draw against the bottom club on home territory offers little to get excited about. But at least last night's
WHATEVER its name, this competition has had a nasty habit of defining the remainder of York City's season. Last season's 1-0 defeat to a 'reserve' Hull City team in the then Auto Windscreen Shield arguably sounded the death knell for Neil Thompson's short
It was breathtaking, heart-stopping stuff with an ending to send the York City faithful into ecstasy. It was the purest of FA Cup magic. Thirteen heroes in red turned the tables on cocky, high-flying Division Two moneybags Reading with a remarkable display
Frustration rather than disappointment was the overriding emotion after York City's miserable away form continued at Plymouth Argyle. Flowing football was always going to be a tall order on a heavy Home Park pitch that was still being sanded right up
WEMBLEY may no longer be the final destination but anyone with doubts over the lure of the FA Cup should have been at Bootham Crescent on Saturday. For York City and second-division high-fliers Reading provided a fitting testament to the grand old competition
St Leonard's supporters are hoping for a small screen boost in the decisive push towards their £2 million target. They are taking the final countdown campaign to London and will be aiming for a televised show of yellow support for the hospice. On June
THERE was only ever going to be one winner of this derby-duel - Mother Nature. But while the spoils were shared football could also claim a notable victory. For at a rain-soaked, wind-lashed Bootham Crescent both York City and Hull managed to raise themselves
IT was a cruel way for York City to lose, but a glance at the shots on goal columns suggests Lincoln perhaps deserved to steal the spoils with their 88th-minute strike. The Imps had eight efforts on target to the Minstermen's two at Sincil Bank, and while
A FIFTH defeat in six games for York City, but this was a match when they could quite easily have snatched a point and possibly all three. City, badly depleted by injuries and suspensions and with a patched-up defence, rarely got close to the snap and
AFTER four successive defeats a win and three points was supposed to be the be-all and end-all. But York City achieved more than that last night, providing a stirring comeback, thrills and spills, shots galore, chances aplenty and the return of optimism
A FOURTH successive defeat for York City and evidence provided of just where the Minstermen's problems' now lie. New striker Alex Mathie failed to get his City career off to a flying start with a goal, but showed enough guile and hunger to suggest scoring
THE last time Brighton boss Micky Adams left Bootham Crescent he tipped York City for promotion. Let's hope the former Fulham chief stayed clear of the bookmaker. The season is less than ten games old so it is perhaps still too early to write off the
THIRTEEN maddening minutes of sloppiness on Saturday left York City still searching for their first win away from home this season. City's ability to concede one goal, followed soon after by another and then another is becoming an all too familiar sight
In Chris Titley's absence, his column this week is written by Stephen Lewis. SOME things never go according to plan. There we all were, sitting in the office with the post-election equivalent of a hangover - caused by staying up until 4am to see how big
Position: midfield Born: November 9, 1982, Bedford Other clubs: None York appearances 2000/01 0 (1) Goals: 0 Now a second year trainee, he made just one substitute appearance last season after being given his League debut in 1999/00.
Position: striker Born: December 20, 1968, Bathgate Other clubs: Celtic Boys Club, Celtic, Morton, Port Vale (loan), Newcastle United, Ipswich Town, Dundee United. York appearances 2000/1: 16 (7). Goals: 2 Looked a class act on occasions but his appearances
Position: striker Born: February 4, 1969, Middlesbrough Other clubs: Middlesbrough, Sheffield United, Halifax Town (loan), Rotherham Utd (loan), Blackpool (loan), Bournemouth (loan), Stockport County (loan), Crewe Alexandra (loan), Hamilton, Airdrieonians
Position: midfield Born: October 21, 1970, Bury Other clubs: Blackburn Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Wrexham York appearances 2000/01: Nil Blighted by injury, Skinner has made only a handful of appearances since signing in March 1999. Placed on the transfer-list
Although Yorkshire are 24 points clear of the field, they are still in danger of Somerset doing the double over them in the CricInfo Championship match which started at Bath today. Yorkshire's confidence is at a high level after three consecutive victories
YORK City introduced the next crop of youngsters they hope to groom for footballing stardom to the Bootham Crescent faithful last weekend. As first revealed in this column last month, Chris Hogg, Graeme Law, Sean Davies, Michael McKenzie, Matthew Coad
YORK City fans are getting the chance to help shape football's future. City have been chosen as one of five Division Three clubs to take part in this season's Football League National Fan Survey. Conducted by the Sir Norman Chester Centre for Football
THE re-styling of next season's Worthington Cup brings with it major pluses rather than minuses for York City, according to manager Terry Dolan. It was announced by the Football League earlier this month all the rounds except the semi-finals will be played
YORK City following in the footsteps of would-be Euro kings Leeds United? It is surely beyond the realms of fantasy. However, it might not be too long before City are not just clinging to the coattails of their Premiership neighbours but matching them
THE good times continue to roll both on and off the pitch for York City. While his team-mates are edging closer to safety Peter Duffield is poised to take a massive step forward in his recovery from a broken leg. The former Darlington hit man expects
YORK City this week revealed the next crop of youngsters they hope to groom for footballing stardom. From the club's under-16 side, Chris Hogg, Graeme Law, Sean Davies, Michael McKenzie, Matthew Coad and Levent Yalcin have all been offered three-year
A LITTLE over a year ago he was trying to keep his burgeoning football career alive with York City. Now he is making waves on national television. Andy Douglas's face is now familiar to millions as one of the stars of Channel Four's voyeuristic Shipwrecked
ANOTHER string to York City's youth bow has been tightened after a nap-hand of talent tie-ups. The Minstermen have recently reached agreement with five junior clubs whereby an ex-change of teenage talent will hopefully be of mutual benefit. The first
JANUARY has been a particularly testing month for everyone concerned with York City. The tension on Tuesday night against Carlisle was as harrowing as the match was uninspiring. In the past, the fans at Bootham Crescent have come in for criticism for
AFTER another week of disappointing results York City are facing a stern test of nerve. The performance against Chesterfield hinted at brighter times but until points are in the bag City will walk a tightrope. It has been well documented manager Terry
SILVERWARE is still on the cards at Bootham Crescent. The York City Fives are back in action tomorrow in the quarter-finals of the Worthington Fives, the first amateur tournament that gives fans the chance to represent their club in a national five-a-side
Lee Crooks is hoping to go back into the classroom to help spread the York Wasps' gospel. The Wasps' coach has outlined a three-year development plan which involves introducing school children to the sport. The only stumbling block now is finding a sponsor
WHAT a welcome change it made to see the eyes of the nation's media focused on York City in the build-up to this afternoon's FA Cup clash with Leicester City at Filbert Street. It seemed the world and his dog was in tow as the players embarked on their
NEW commercial manager Gary Hall's generous gesture to help out the club he loves for no financial reward is just the kind of spirit York Wasps need to survive. Now he is hoping other fans may follow his lead by using their expertise to aid the cash-strapped
If ever York Wasps needed to pull off a result this was it - and it wasn't on the pitch. The granting of a stay of execution in the High Court was possibly the most important victory in York's 100-year history. And the Wasps owe a big debt of gratitude
BURNING ambition at the top lies behind Darren Patterson's decision to kick-start his career in the basement. A Northern Ireland international who little more than 18 months ago was shackling German goal-king Oliver Bierhoff, the 31-year-old would have
THE return of Mark Bower to Bootham Crescent in midweek to plug a leaking York City defence was a sight for sore eyes. But his addition to the playing quota served only to highlight the problems of a so far disappointing season for the Minstermen. Bower
IF one club in the Rugby League deserves sympathy it's York's opponents tomorrow, Hunslet Hawks. Last season they were looking forward to Super League after being crowned Northern Ford Premiership champions. Less than a year on and they are facing an
IT is hard to believe that any positive vibes could emerge from York Wasps during such a dismal season. But how encouraging to hear exactly that from chief executive Ann Garvey today. While results on the field are what the public sees, results off the
PINTS for pennants is on offer at the bar of the York City Social Club. A recent count-up of the club standards adorning the favoured pre and post-match watering hole has revealed 21 are needed to ensure every Premiership and Football League club is represented
GOOD to see Jon McCarthy and Andy McMillan get a rousing reception at Bootham Crescent last Saturday. The pair stepped on to the hallowed turf where they made their names to conduct a half-time prize-draw. Seeing McCarthy back on his feet was a particular
HIS Bootham Crescent tenure was only brief but the announcement that Peter Swan's career is over was no less sad. In his short stint, Swan helped marshal City away from the threat of the relegation mire last season and was rewarded with the captain's
DELIGHTED York City manager Terry Dolan revealed this week how the patient approach helped land proven goalscorer Alex Mathie on a free. The City chief admitted he had been alerted to the possible availability of the former Ipswich Town striker during
YOU read it here first: the York City club shop is now taking orders for the club's new navy blue shirt. The previously unseen alternative second kit was first worn in City's first round second leg Worthington Cup clash at Stoke. It was also worn last
Dave Wright, of Armley Angling team, won the Abu-backed Spring League at Carpvale, as I predicted he would. His sixth place in the 40-peg final round consolidated his place at the top of the league. Wright's 20 point total secured him £400, plus an Abu
York Wasps Academy rugby league team fought back from 18-0 down after 20 minutes to lose only 30-24 to Barrow Border Raiders - and had to match gone on for a couple more minutes York might have snatched victory. Lapses in concentration allowed Barrow
Sound Of Music fans will be able to sing along during an outdoor karaoke showing of the film starring Julie Andrews. For all those who count the film among their favourite things, Harewood House is the place to be on August 18. Barbara King, marketing
A leading countryside campaign group called today for green belt areas - including York's - to be strengthened as pressure builds for more housing development. The Council for the Protection of Rural England spoke of its fears that York's draft green
Only two games were able to start in the Foss Evening Cricket League and then both had to be abandoned due to the wet weather. In division one Woodhouse Grange looked on course for a formidable total having reached 89 for one against league leaders Bubwith
Ellis Pickering made it two race-walking wins in a row when, following his last victory at Tang Hall, he emerged the victor in the latest CIU League fixture over the new Fulfordgate route. Previously the race was over two laps taking in Heslington. With
The Church of England's Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) - formed to review measures to combat racial prejudice and disadvantage - is currently paying a visit to the Diocese of York. Its visit to the York Diocese is part of a programme
York-born Steve McClaren's potential to be a leader of footballers was spotted by Derby County's wily manager Jim Smith. As McClaren, who has just turned 40 years of age, traded the number two slot at champions Manchester United for the prime position
Former York City manager Alan Little has teamed up with his brother Brian at Hull City. The one-time York boss has been made chief scout of the Tigers, where Brian is the manager. It is the first time the duo have been in tandem together since they were
Former US President Bill Clinton made a couple's wedding day that extra bit special when he met them at their North Yorkshire reception venue. Mr Clinton was playing golf in the grounds of Rudding Park, near Harrogate, following his speech at the Yorkshire
York teenager Adam Lee is taking the skiing world by storm. At the age of 16, Adam has already been crowned the winner of the prestigious English Ski Council Grand Prix series, just three events into the five-race competition. Last month the Evening Press
Experts are investigating after a pregnant mum cut her mouth on a three-inch darning needle lying in a Kit Kat bar. Tracey Moorhouse's gum was speared when she bit into a Kit Kat Chunky, made at Nestl Rowntree's factory in York. "I just couldn't believe
Firefighters rescued a horse stuck in the River Derwent in Malton. Dry suits used by fire crews during last year's floods enabled them to enter the chest-deep water and coax the stricken animal out. A pump and an emergency tender from Malton fire station
Twice as many Malton people are dying each year as are being born, Government statistics reveal. And in the rest of Ryedale, the picture is similar, with death rates exceeding birth rates. But the population is still rising and is increasingly made up
Although Yorkshire are 24 points clear of the field, they are still in danger of Somerset doing the double over them in the CricInfo Championship match which started at Bath today. Yorkshire's confidence is at a high level after three consecutive victories
A York pensioner has branded First York buses "a disgrace" after they left her stranded for more than a week by confiscating her bus pass. And she said insult was added to injury when the company tried to make amends by sending her a single one-way travel
A North Yorkshire landfill site had been ruled out as a possible burial ground for cattle slaughtered because of foot and mouth. The pit, close to York Handmade Brick at Alne, near Easingwold, was ruled out despite getting a green light from the Environment
York Wasps Academy rugby league team fought back from 18-0 down after 20 minutes to lose only 30-24 to Barrow Border Raiders - and had to match gone on for a couple more minutes York might have snatched victory. Lapses in concentration allowed Barrow
York Wasps' young Academy side again threw away the chance of victory in an entertaining home encounter with Dewsbury Rams Academy, going down 25-16. Twice the Wasps dropped the ball over their opponents' goal line at crucial times in the match. Dewsbury
THE knives seem to be out at the Press for York's Italian Restaurants - last week Bari's, this week Silvano's! (Not so bella, June 9). In the past 20 years, I've eaten out in many of York's Italian eateries and always enjoyed the experience. I've never
IN RESPONSE to David Bell's comments about John Prescott being rude, arrogant and from Hull (Letters, June 11). Yes he is rude and arrogant but he is not from Hull. Old Two Jabs was actually born in Wales and he had no connection with Hull until he won
I feel that the criticism of Red and Blue Net, the independent York City website, by Rob Oxley in last Saturday's Evening Press is missing the point. Red and Blue Net is a public access site, which is maintained on a not-for-profit basis by a teenage
At last. After four years of frustration the jigsaw is resembling the shape of something we York City supporters remember. Long ago we followed a side which chased, harried and gained the respect of teams we ran up against. Then came the dark ages - the
SECURITY and success occupy the thoughts of a match-hungry Darren Edmondson. At the start of pre-season the 28-year-old right-sided defender committed his future to York City and immediately set his sights on promotion. And the right-sided defender revealed
AFTER the fire and brimstone, passing and passion of Saturday comes a night when City failed to spark into life, a night they will want to forget in a hurry. Quite simply given the current climate, City looked a gallon or two short of a full tank. The
FAST-FLOWING football, a clean sheet, a three-point haul and a double blast to underline their superiority. What were we all worrying about little more than two weeks ago? York City confirmed that their horrendous start to the season was really just a
ON Friday night York City suffered last-minute agony, yesterday they enjoyed last-minute ecstacy. And, boy, how they deserved it after a display filled in large patches with fine, flowing football. To a man, City looked by far the more accomplished outfit
Carlisle United 1, York City 1 Nationwide League Division Three at Brunton Park Carlisle: Luke Weaver, Mark Birch, Matthew Pitts (Scott Dobie 70 mins), Stuart Whitehead, Julian Darby (Richard Prokas 70 mins), Steve Soley, Ian Stevens, Carl Heggs, Tony
JUST imagine if you were driving along and your car were to be impounded through no fault of your own. Most drivers, if deprived of their transport in this manner, would understandably be furious. York pensioner May O'Sullivan doesn't travel by car, preferring
AFTER an opening day 4-1 defeat, York City fans would be forgiven for thinking things can hardly get worse. And at least in the first half at Chesterfield, City showed themselves to be a good side in waiting. But in Saturday's 2-0 reverse at home to Cheltenham
YORK City's superfans have proved it's not only the big Premiership clubs who can boast worldwide support. Of course, the numbers may be greater for the giants of the English game, but when it comes to having true fans at every corner of the globe, then
THE Unique Pub Co has again teamed up with the Evening Press to run a player of the year competition for York City's first team. Defensive titan Chris Fairclough won the award last season due to a string of fine displays before Christmas, but only time
And on who - that's the question. CITY'S poor start to the season has left many tipsters wondering whether they've been too careless with their cash. Optimism has always counted for nothing, of course. Last night's trip to Carlisle aside, three games
York City have vowed to take a softly, softly approach with youngsters emerging from the club's highly-respected youth system. Flying winger Kieran Darlow made his debut while still a first-year trainee last season while midfielder Leigh Wood was named
YORK City were breaking down the barriers with the men in black this week. Football League referee Matt Messias was spotted at the City training ground joining in the players' fitness work and 'officiating' small-sided games. Messias, a PE teacher in
Christian Fox added more awards to his increasingly crowded mantelpiece this week. The teenage midfielder was crowned player of the year by readers of There's Only One Arthur Bottom, the daily electronic newsletter for City supporters around the globe
York-born Steve McClaren's potential to be a leader of footballers was spotted by Derby County's wily manager Jim Smith. As McClaren, who has just turned 40 years of age, traded the number two slot at champions Manchester United for the prime position
Welsh international striker Lee Nogan has committed himself to new promotion-pushing labours in York City's frontline . The 32-year-old Nogan confirmed today that he had agreed a two-year deal with the Minstermen. And in a second fillip for City manager
York City chairman Douglas Craig has dismissed suggestions the Minstermen have become a 'feeder club' to Premiership big guns Sunderland. As revealed in the Evening Press last week, City and their Third Division rivals Hull City have forged a unique agreement
Leeds United will be York City's most prestigious pre-season opponents after it was announced the Premiership giants will visit Bootham Crescent on Wednesday, August 8 (kick-off 7.45pm). The clash with the Minstermen will be one of three against North
York City chairman Douglas Craig today revealed to the Evening Press he will be fighting a little-known plan that could see the number of promotion places from Division Three to Division Two trimmed from four to three. The 72 chairmen of non-Premiership
CHARLES HUTCHINSON reckons Darren Gough could have gone the way of Gazza, but instead he shone. NUMBER one in the nation's cricket affections, Darren Gough is now number one in the best sellers' list at the Sportspages bookstore in the week of release
A NEW novel by Pulitzer prize-winning author Anne Tyler is an event worth celebrating. So it is appropriate that her latest slice of Baltimore life, Back When We Were Grownups, is set in a house where people pay to have celebrations. The endless stream
The Premiership stars of tomorrow could be strutting their stuff at Bootham Crescent next season after York City reached an historic three-club agreement with North-East giants Sunderland. The partnership will mean City and their fierce Third Division
York City could be poised for a bumper cash boost amid reports Steve McClaren is planning to take former Bootham Crescent hot-shot Jonathan Greening to Middlesbrough. York-born McClaren is expected to be unveiled as Boro manager when he returns from holiday
Two clubs will almost certainly be relegated from the Football League every year from next season after the Football Association threw its weight behind the move. The change will see two clubs rather than just one win promotion from the Conference, and
York City striker Colin Alcide has signed for Cambridge United for a small undisclosed fee - confirming Evening Press reports that the U's were set to snap him up. The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal at the Abbey Stadium to end an 18-month association
York City goalkeeper Russ Howarth was beaten only by his own team-mate last night as England Under-18s lost 1-0 to their counterparts from Switzerland. Everton youngster Peter Clarke was accredited with scoring the only goal of the game in his own net
Ardent York City fan David Coverdale has died suddenly. He was aged 68. Mr Coverdale, who collapsed while gardening at his home in Dringhouses and died shortly afterwards, was a season ticket-holder for 35 years. Said Trish Westland, assistant club secretary
NEW York City young gun Chris Smith insists his career is on the rise despite missing out on a possible Royals' ascent. The 19-year-old defender put pen to paper on a two-year deal to finally seal his switch from First Division wannabees Reading after
Midfield maestro Christian Fox has given York City a massive summer boost after revealing he hopes to make a sooner than expected return to action. It was predicted the highly-rated youngster would be out until October after undergoing major surgery to
Position: centre-back Born: June 30, 1981, Derby Other clubs: Reading York appearances 2000/01: Nil Came for a trial at the end of last season and did enough to persuade Terry Dolan to sign him from Reading
Position: wing back Born: May 20, 1975, Solihull Other clubs: Birmingham City, Wycombe Wanderers (loan), Stoke City, Southampton, WBA, Northampton Town (loan) York appearances 2000/01: 40 (4) Goals: 3 Former England Under-21 international who was Dolan's
Position: wing-back Born: November 4, 1971, Coniston Other clubs: Carlisle United, Huddersfield Town, Plymouth Argyle (loan) York appearances 2000/01: 26 (1) Goals: 0 Signed by Terry Dolan on the eve of transfer deadline day from Huddersfield Town on
Position: right-back/ midfield/ centre-back Born: January 30, 1978, Boston Other clubs: Sheffield United, Hull City York appearances 2000/01: 26(8). Goals: 2 Arguably City's most improved player of the season who has overcome the terrace boo-boys who
Position: full back Born: September 27, 1979, Nottingham Other clubs: Nottingham Forest York appearances 2000/01: 14 Goals: 0 Left back with bags of potential who has joined City after a spell on loan from Nottingham Forest in which he became a fans'
Position: centre back Born: September 27, 1973, Barking Other clubs: West Ham, Colchester (loan), Swansea, Peterborough, Barnet. York appearances 2000'01: 6(1). Goals: 1 Arrived towards the end of last season on loan from Barnet. A big centre-half in
Position: goalkeeper Born: February 1, 1971, Newtonards, Northern Ireland Other clubs: Ards, Hull City, WBA (loan), Nottingham Forest, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City (loan). York appearances 2000/01: 51. Goals: 0 A clean sweep of the Player of the Year
Judicious, a runaway winner at Thirsk last week, can shrug-off a penalty at Newbury tomorrow. Trained by Geoff Wragg, whose horses are enjoying a purple patch, the four-year-old goes for the £15,000 Newbury Rated Handicap and will be partnered by Darryll
Congratulations are in order this week to Martin Flynn and his York Wasps Academy team for bringing some pride back to the club. While the first team were thrashed 82-4 at Doncaster last week, earlier in the day the Wasps Academy recorded a tremendous
Another week, another NFP team in trouble. Just where will it all end? First it was York, then Hunslet, Doncaster and now Keighley Cougars. Owner Hami Patel, who has ploughed over £700,000 into the Cougars since he saved the club three years, has finally
Ex-York star loses baby to rare illness Former York Wasps favourite Steve Hill has been hiding a heart-rending secret since his move to Sheffield Eagles last year. Big prop forward Steve and wife Leeann were overjoyed when their baby Lily was born last
Police baffled by the murder of a North Yorkshire man have turned to national TV in the hope of tracking down the killer. A national appeal for information will be made on BBC's Crimewatch programme to see if it will solve the mystery death of Sutton-on-the-Forest
ARE York Wasps on course for another French revolution? Three Northern Ford Premiership clubs will join teams from France and Russia in an elite European rugby league tournament next season. Two of the NFP clubs invited to take part have already agreed
AN OMINOUS air of doom has been descending on the NFP this week with yet more worrying stories of financial struggle. Doncaster have been forced to follow York's lead and seek a Company Voluntary Arrangement to escape their crippling debts. They have
Winger wants to stay with Wasps WING wonder Leroy McKenzie has definitely not turned his back on York Wasps, according to chief executive Ann Garvey. McKenzie has been unable to get to training over recent weeks due to work commitments and has been turning
A WIN and something to smile about for York City at the end of an often harrowing campaign. But most of the smiles at Bootham Crescent on Saturday were probably through gritted teeth. With nothing at stake for either side there was the tantalising prospect
SOMETIMES gestures speak a thousand words. At the final whistle of this giant leap to safety for York City, goalkeeper Alan Fettis turned to Yorkie the Lion and gave the club's rapscallion mascot a heartfelt hug. While manager Terry Dolan won't admit
YORK City stretched their unbeaten run to nine games and on current form few would bet against them going the rest of the season without tasting defeat. In a game not helped by some fussy, frustrating and inconsistent refereeing, this wasn't one of City's
When two supposedly in-form sides come head to head rarely does what follow match the sense of anticipation prior to kick-off. And so it proved at the final whistle of a dour stalemate where goalmouth action was at a premium. The best that could be said
York City's renaissance continues and proof, if it were needed, that this remarkable upturn in fortunes is a genuine one. It took a couple of superbly-timed and well-placed substitutions to turn the tide in City's favour but once the Minstermen got in
York City's first home win of 2001 was a case of better late than never for defender Barry Jones. Last night's 1-0 victory over Southend United was City's first on home soil since December 2 last year. And with other teams involved in the relegation dogfight
It was another result and point of mighty significance for York City. Few sides have come away from the Withdean Stadium this season with anything to celebrate. And even considering Tuesday night's morale boosting 1-0 win at Rochdale, few would have given
AT long, long last a chink of light and a glimmer of hope in what has been the darkest of days for York City. And fully deserved it was too, for the long-suffering fans who sang their hearts out as much as for the players who gave it their all at Spotland
IT was the same old story for York City, but this time the ending had a cruel twist. Not only was there a prolonged demonstration by disgruntled fans but also - and perhaps more crucially - City found themselves at the foot of the entire Football League
The York City record player is stuck and needs an almighty shove to get the Minstermen dancing to a different tune. It must be hoped new striker Lee Nogan can provide that spark for it was an all too familiar pattern at Glanford Park on Saturday. As has
CONTINUED improvement but scant consolation for York City at Bloomfield Road. City carried on from where they left off against Chesterfield in midweek to maintain their upward curve in terms of performance against hosts Blackpool. But just as against
ANOTHER defeat, another game without a goal, but reasons for renewed hope after a torrid few weeks at Bootham Crescent. Chesterfield may have extended their lead at the top of Division Three with last night's win that left City still in the mire, but
Not long after Saturday's final whistle thick fog descended over Bootham Crescent. It's appearance mirrored that of the blackened mood hanging over York City. At 3pm the ground was bathed in brilliant sunshine and City started like a side riding the crest
Three defeats in three different competitions and three games without a goal. It doesn't take a genius to work out confidence is low at York City. The optimism generated by City's mini-FA Cup run has rapidly evaporated and on current form there's not
AS romantic as the FA Cup is, victory over Peter Taylor's Premiership high-fliers was always going to be an improbable occurrence for York City. And so as unromantic as it sounds, the main priorities for all but the most gloriously optimistic were always
AFTER just one away win all season, now two in quick succession. York City are slowly mastering the art of away days. Three points are always to be welcomed but these were particularly satisfying; reward for doggedness, determination and the ability to
AFTER the high comes the low. If the York City faithful went to Bootham Crescent last night expecting another early Christmas present to add to the FA Cup win at Reading on Tuesday, then they were left unwrapping the equivalent of an empty cardboard box
MATCHWINNER Kevin Hulme should be handed a new nickname - The Locksmith. For the second successive home match the midfielder got a forlorn York City out of jail with a late goal. It was by no means a classic strike, Hulme nudging the ball over the line
IF BRITTLE, punch-drunk York City were a prize-fighter they'd be a promoter's dream. Just as fight-fans go to see a knockout, football supporters go to see goals and there's certainly been no shortage in recent matches. 'Goals guaranteed' would be an
A FEARED FA Cup catastrophe turned into a cake-walk for a ruthless York City at Gigg Lane. Radcliffe Borough offered a potential banana-skin but the Minstermen skated over the UniBond League minnows and into the second round with no shortage of elegance
FOOTBALL? What a game. Never does it cease to amaze. Just as the York City faithful were crying out for a pass of distinction, never mind a goal, up pops Kevin Hulme with a magnificent header to seal a vital win. Hulme's decisive blow only two minutes
Football? What a game. Never does it cease to amaze. Just as the York City faithful were crying out for a pass of distinction, never mind a goal, up pops Kevin Hulme with a magnificent header to seal a vital win. Hulme's decisive blow only two minutes
TWO steps backward to go one step forward seems to be the path of progress for an occasional hot, more often warm but sometimes - as on Saturday - an icy cold York City. Just as hope springs eternal that the Minstermen have turned the corner a result
IT WAS just about worth the wait. At long last, City's first win away from home this season. And if that wasn't sweet enough, the first time City have scored three times in a match for 14 months. Most City followers would gladly have settled for a dour
LOAN ranger Neil Tarrant began his spell at York City with a wonderful solo goal to earn the Minstermen a point against high-riding Leyton Orient at Bootham Crescent. The 21-year-old striker picked a loose ball up 30 yards out and weaved a spot of magic
Position: midfield York appearances 2000/01 4 (1) Goals: 0 A star in the making. He showed a cool head and a wonderful touch when he was thrust into a struggling team last season.
Position: striker Born: October 1, 1978, Drogheda, Ireland Other clubs: QPR, Manchester City, Plymouth Argyle (loan), Southend United York appearances 2000/01 2 (8) Goals: 0 A Republic of Ireland Under-18 and Under-21 international, Conlon finished his
Position: midfield/ right-back Born: January 15, 1982, York Other clubs: None York appearances 2000/01: 13 (3) Goals: 0 After emerging with a bang at the end of 1999/00 he found it more difficult last season when his campaign was disrupted with injury
Position: midfield Born: April 11, 1981, Aberdeen Other clubs: none York appearances 2000/01: 5 (5) Goals: 0 A member of the England Under-16 squad, the highly rated teenager signed a new two year deal in summer 2000 but last season was a virtual write-off
Position: midfield Born: May 22, 1981, Stockton Other clubs: none York appearances 2000/01: 31 (6) Goals: 4 After a promising first year in the professional ranks, Bullock was handed a two-year extension to his contract in summer 2000. He rewarded the
Position: centre-back/midfield Born: July 24, 1975, Easington Other clubs: Burnley, Torquay United (loan) York appearances 2000/01: 8 (2) Goals: 1 Securing the services of Brass from First Division Burnley was a major coup and was quickly made skipper
THE great and the good gathered at York Racecourse this week as the curtain came down on Wayne Hall's testimonial year. It was a tribute to Hall's popularity that Wednes-day's Sportsman's Dinner was so well attended, despite it clashing with Leeds United's
YORK City fans will soon have chance to deliberate then nominate. Voting forms for supporters to select their Clubman of the Year will be available at the turnstiles at City's next three home games, against Plymouth (March 31), Halifax (April 14) and
Confident City build for future THE York City jigsaw continued to fall into place this week as the Minstermen's climb away from the relegation mire moved up a gear. The fight against the drop is not over but three straight wins has certainly eased the
YORK City are getting shirty with youngsters from Canon Lee School. The club have linked up with the nearby secondary school in the search for design ideas for next season's new kits. The Minstermen, as reported in the Evening Press, have recently signed
ANOTHER talented youngster from York will find himself facing his home town club when the Wasps take on Sheffield Eagles next week. Scott Rhodes, a product of the Heworth amateur club, has joined the Eagles from Super League club Leeds Rhinos. After turning
PETER Duffield is facing the biggest hurdle of his long comeback from a broken leg. The York City hitman who suffered a double-fracture of the right leg in September, hopes to be running his way to full fitness within the next few weeks. It would be a
THE realisation that they will never get on top of their debt problem has prompted a brave but sensible move by York Wasps. Their new proposal to enter into a Company Voluntary Arrangement will allow the current Wasps administration to do something they
THE postponement of York City's clash at Cheltenham today has added impetus to fresh calls from manager Terry Dolan for a mid-season break. Already this month City have seen their LDV Vans Trophy match with Darlington twice beaten by the weather, while
GOOD to see Alex Mathie finally finding his feet at Bootham Crescent. The flying Scotsman indicated his class on his goalscoring home debut against Mansfield at the start of October. But a hamstring strain limited his appearances thereafter and prevented
SUPER League clubs are getting behind the Wasps in their bid for survival. Challenge Cup winners Bradford Bulls are sending their popular mascots Bullman and Bullboy to take part in a challenge event before York's clash with Hull KR tomorrow. In response
KEVIN Hulme's double blast against Torquay United last week saw the midfielder climb into mid-table in the Evening Press/Unique Pub Co player of the year rankings. The leadership remained unchanged although Wayne Hall kept himself in the race by picking
IT was good to see York City president and Ryedale MP John Greenway come out fighting for the Minstermen and other lower League clubs this week. Greenway took centre-stage in the Independent on Sunday as the broadsheet focused on his capabilities as the
BOOTHAM Crescent sharing top billing with Sunderland's state of the art Stadium of Light, Arsenal's history-laden Highbury and Manchester United's 'Theatre of Dreams' that is Old Trafford - surely a flight of fantasy? But not according to this year's
WHAT a difference three points can make. City's performance last Friday against Mansfield saw a welcome return of optimism to Bootham Crescent after four successive defeats. The League table still makes sorry reading and one win doesn't make a summer,
A LITTLE piece of York City will forever remain as part of Wembley history. Aside from the Minstermen's penalty play-off triumph under the Twin Towers over Crewe in 1993, as the grand old stadium today hosted its last ever international match today a
York MP Hugh Bayley has found out just how tough it can be at the top. STEPHEN LEWIS spoke to him about life after ministerial office IT'S a cruel game, politics. Only last Thursday, Hugh Bayley was celebrating being elected to his third term as York's
Acomb ended Heworth's unbeaten run in the East Riding Sunday League with an emphatic nine-wicket victory with Dominda Perrara hitting a superb unbeaten 131. That provided the base for Acomb's 177 for 1 in reply to Heworth's 174 for 9. Andrew Dapson made
Three members of the same family were today facing possible jail sentences for brawling in a North Yorkshire social club. Jason Kenneth McIlwaine, 25, Kenneth David McIlwaine, 43, and Susan Jane McIlwaine, 35, all pleaded guilty to unlawful violence,
Rain ruined the latest round of Pilmoor Evening Cricket fixtures, where a start was possible in only one game. Sheriff Hutton Bridge batted first at Alne and were all out for 110. C Hunter made 23 and Paul Scaling top-scored with 39, Eddie Myers having
Retired Harrogate postman Mervyn Hoyle proudly displays his winning entry in the Midlands round of the 2001 Classic Concours Championship. The 1936 Austin Seven van bears the logo of his parents' green grocery shop, which they ran in Thirsk in the 1950s
A petition has been launched by a campaigner fighting to save Malton's Palace Cinema. Howard Griffiths hopes the public and Ryedale District Council will join his crusade to prevent the cinema and attached Lanes shopping complex from being turned into
White Rose continued their strong start in Cueball Summer Pool League division two by thrashing Acomb Hotel 8-2 with two wins each from Andy Wade, Chris Long and Ian Smith. Bishopthorpe SC have also started the season well and two each from Dave Raymond
A theatre's plea for a £2 million cash boost from the National Lottery has been snubbed - throwing a £3 million restoration plan into doubt. Harrogate Theatre management, staff and supporters were reeling from the announcement after hopes had been high
North Yorkshire golf ace Emma Duggleby powered her way along a route 66 for pole position in the British Women's Open Amateur championship in Scotland yesterday. The Malton and Norton Golf Club star burned up the Ladybank course in Fife with a six-under-par
It's full steam ahead for Pickering couple Dennis and Mary Hey, who were celebrating their golden wedding today. Dennis and Mary, of Whitby Road, were marking the occasion with a trip down memory lane in the company of 24 of their closest friends on the
Yorkshire timed their run chase to perfection to beat Nottinghamshire in the Second XI Trophy one-day game at Clifton Park, York. They got home by two wickets with five balls to spare of their 50 over ration yesterday thanks to a battling half century
York Wasps Academy again gave their opponents, Barrow Border Raiders, an 18-point lead before fighting back only to run out of time. They eventually went down 30-24 but could well have snatched it if the game had gone on for a couple more minutes. Lapses
York Wasps Academygave their worst performance of the season in losing 17-14 to Gateshead. Gateshead took the lead after only six minutes, a simple passing move finding the York defence slow to cover and leeting the home team in at the corner for an unconverted
The loss of several key players through injury took its toll on York Wasps Academy as they were beaten 44-6 by an older and more experienced Featherstone Rovers side at Huntington Stadium. As well as missing two forwards who were ruled out before the
York Wasps were finally given something to smile about when the Academy team pulled off a superb 32-20 victory at Doncaster Dragons in their second match of the season. The young Wasps opened the scoring after two minutes when prop Nick Caldwell charged
IF THE General Election has taught us one thing, it must be that proportional representation for all our elections is urgent. Critics of apathy and tactical voting should recognise that the system is to blame and not the electorate. A proportional system
LIFE'S just a dream, ain't it? I dreamt that York City Football Club, aided and abetted by the Evening Press, lifted itself out of the doldrums and gained promotion. I dreamt that York Rugby League Football Club found a sponsor as generous as York City
I agree with Trevor Brotherton's view of FACT (Evening Press, Saturday, March 18) but would go further and highlight the more sinister aspects emerging through the apparrant FACT mouthpiece, the Red and Blue NET website. The innuendoes and personalised
I am an East Riding-born Yorkie, living since the end of the Second World War, in Wales. Imagine my amazement the aggro I received when wearing, with pride, my York City supporters' scarf when out walking and at a local football game. This I put down
I have noted Joe Haining and Alan Lowey expounding the virtues of the Red and Blue Net and FACT in response to my criticism of both factions. Both completely miss the point, however, and confuse free speech with unfettered abuse of private individuals
In a game when City were solid if unspectacular, the fans who travelled to Southend would have been forgiven for not being over enthusiastic. However, I cannot emphasise enough how proud I felt at seeing the way the City faithful conducted themselves.
Fans and players at York Wasps will honour the passing of a former Supporters' Club chairman with a minute's silence at their next home game. Dennis Baker, formerly of Acomb, died at home last Thursday, aged 77, after an illness of the lungs. York born
MISSION accomplished for York City at the Britannia Stadium last night. After the 5-1 hammering of the first leg, progress in this year's Worthington Cup always looked beyond even the realms of fantasy. But at least progress in terms of form and fortune
HOT-SHOT Peter Duffield enjoyed a dream start on his return to Feethams as his third goal of the campaign earned York City a hard-fought point with last season's play-off finalists. With only four minutes on the clock, Duffield broke the off-side trap
LIFE in rural towns and villages faces many pressures. Some are easily apparent, such as closed villages shops and schools, spiralling property prices and traditional villages slowly turning into commuter communities. Other forces work more slowly and
WILL the real York City please stand up? The season is only three matches old but already we have witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly. At Bootham Crescent last night the good, sometimes approaching excellent, made a welcome first-half appearance.
FOOTBALL proved itself the cruellest of games for York City and its supporters on Saturday. After a dream start to the new campaign and a first-half of endeavour and guile, the high hopes fostered through pre-season were reaching a crescendo by half-time
DESPITE suffering an early and cruel end to his first season in York City colours, striker Peter Duffield is grateful for small mercies. Duffield admitted the horrendous injury suffered by Aston Villa's Belgian international striker Luc Nilis last Saturday
THE small but loyal band of City supporters who made the long-haul trip to Stoke on Wednesday on the supporters' coach received an unexpected but welcome reward from the club. As the 20-odd fans gathered at Bootham Crescent to climb aboard their bus,
ALMOST 100 youngsters were thrilled last week when a trio of City stars joined in their football fun week run by the Minstermen's Football in the Community scheme. New striker Peter Duffield and veterans Wayne Hall and Chris Fairclough turned up at the
Leeds United will continue to use York City's Bootham Crescent as their base in the FA Premier Reserve League next season. United staged all their home games in the 2000-01 campaign at the home of the Minstermen and were delighted with the success of
York City fans will get the chance to question representatives of the club at the Supporters Club's annual general meeting to be held later this month. The Supporters Club's 80th annual meeting takes place on Wednesday, June 27 in the Bootham Lounge at
THE new season may still be more than two months away but York City have already started digging for victory. The club have undertaken an extensive repair programme to the Bootham Crescent pitch in a bid to safeguard the surface should last winter's monsoon-like
Shell-shocked top scorer David McNiven has spoken of his "surprise" and "disappointment" after being shown the door by York City. It comes just a year after he was also bombed out by Oldham and has left the striker nursing a dreaded sense of dja-vu. "
York City manager Terry Dolan confirmed today that this season's top scorer David McNiven will not be offered a new contract for next season. However, the City boss has beefed up his rearguard by announcing the club have agreed terms with Reading defender
Organisers of this year's Great Yorkshire Air Show today offered exhibition space at the event to traders from the cancelled Great Yorkshire Show. The air show, taking place at Elvington airfield over the August bank holiday weekend and sponsored by the
Jamie Benn turned from villain to hero to clinch York Wasps' first point of the season in the most dramatic fashion at Huntington Stadium yesterday. Benn made up for a generally poor performance to slot home a brilliant touchline conversion and tie the
Position: centre-back/left-back Born: November 12, 1972 Other clubs: Hull City, Brighton, Chester City York appearances 2000/01: 9 Goals: 0 Signed on a free last summer after Terry Dolan missed out on bringing Bradford City youngster Mark Bower back to
Position: goalkeeper Born: March 27, 1982, York Other clubs: None York appearances 1999-2000: 2. Goals: 0 Capped by England at Under-16, Under-17 and Under 18 level, Howarth represented Leeds United in a six-a-side tournament in Singapore in summer 2000
The notorious Bilbrough Top accident blackspot on the A64 near Tadcaster claimed more victims today. Three people were taken to hospital after a three-car smash on the eastbound carriageway. Police said a red Rover, either emerging onto the A64 from Bilbrough
