AS an Arsenal fan who has had the humiliating experience of watching York City knock my team out of the FA Cup at Bootham Crescent, you would think I would welcome City's demise.

But, nothing could be further from the truth. Your proud club should never become a victim of real estate vultures and I fully support any movement to ensure the club's survival.

Despite living thousands of miles away in Singapore the club's plight is one that all fans have the greatest of sympathy with.

Ian Legg

Farrer Drive

Singapore

Updated: 16:16 Thursday, January 24, 2002