BELEAGURED British Sugar Cricket Club are appealing for players to help get them through the season.

The HPH York Vale Cricket League outfit, which was turfed off its Millfield Lane ground just before the start of the season by the British Sugar company, is in danger of folding.

Due to uncertainty about the club’s future, several of last season’s squad joined other clubs, leaving Sugar short-handed.

Although Sugar managed to secure a ground-sharing agreement with York RI at New Lane for this summer just a few days before the start of the season, they have struggled to field a full side so far this season.

They had to concede their first game of the season against Drax and were unable to field a full-strength side for their next three games – including Sunday’s defeat at Clifton Alliance – and are anchored at the foot of the first division.

Now they may have to concede this Saturday’s HPH Cup first round home tie with Heworth because of a lack of numbers.

Chairman Derek Quinn said: “We are appealing to anyone who thinks they can help us on the playing side.

“We have struggled to put out a side and desperately need to boost our numbers.”

Sugar have already fixed up a ground for next season at the new Manor School, but fear they may not get through the current campaign unless more players join them.

Anyone who think they can help can phone Quinn on 01904 795189 or club secretary Dave Smith on 01904 330534.