York City chairman Douglas Craig today admitted the Minstermen would consider a bid from York Wasps to play matches at Bootham Crescent.

As revealed in the Evening Press, Wasps vice-chairman Russell Greenfield revealed the club may be forced to turn to City for help should their ambitious plans to become a Super League club be successful.

Should the Wasps become a Super League club, the club is planning to upgrade their Huntington Stadium to Super League standards.

However, if the developments cannot be completed in time for the March 2002 kick-off Greenfield has admitted the club would have to approach City over a possible ground share.

Speaking to the Evening Press, City supremo Craig did not dismiss the idea but was cautious in his response to the proposal.

"We have every sympathy with the Rugby League club and their predicament," he said.

"However, if any approach is made with regard to ground sharing between York Rugby League Club and York City Football Club the Football Club will decide it on its merits and the overall consideration has to be what is best for York City Football Club."

The Wasps are hoping to buy out Virgin's major share-holding in the London Broncos and merge the two clubs, after which they relocate the new club to York under the name of York Wasps Ltd.

But even if successful, the capacity at Huntington Stadium would not meet Super League criteria.

The chances of Broncos moving out of the capital appeared to be receding today as it was revealed that Super League and the RFL may take over the management of the club to ensure that it stays in London.

A similar arrangement was done four years ago to aid Paris St Germain to keep Super League in France..

Clubs in the elite division are also believed to be ready to rally round the Broncos.

Charlton Athletic FC, who shared their Valley ground with the Broncos, were deciding today whether they will throw their hat into the ring and make a bid to take a controlling interest in the RL outfit.

It is thought that such a move would suit both Super League and the RFL, but effectively kill off York's audacious bid.

Broncos put their off-the-field problems behind them to hammer Salford City Reds 50-12 yesterday.

Updated: 12:19 Monday, September 03, 2001