NEW York City captain Peter Swan is predicting brighter times for the Minstermen, writes Dave Stanford.

"Every club that comes back after the summer says the same, 'we will be pushing for this or that', but nobody knows until you start and get on to the field," he said.

"But while last year was disappointing for York I think it finished on a high and it means the fans and the players are looking forward to this season.

"If we can get off to a start like we finished it will be great, we should be up there all the way looking for promotion whether it is in the play-offs or automatic."

Discounts on York City season tickets run out this Friday.

Season tickets (prices in brackets if bought before Friday):

Main stand and enclosure - Adult £209 (£187), Over-65s £133 (£119), Under-18s £119 (£105).

Popular stand - Adult £171 (£153), Over-65s £114 (£102), Under-18s £102 (£90).

Ground - Adult £152 (£136), Over-65s £95 (£85), Under-18s £85 (£75).

Family stand (max. 3 children under 16) - Adult and child £219.50.

Matchday admission:

Main stand and enclosure - Adult £11, Over-65s £7, Under-18s £7.

Popular stand - Adult £9, Over-65s £6, Under-18s £6.

Ground - Adult £8, Over 65s £5, Under-18s £5.

Reserve matches - Adult £2, City Reds and Junior Reds free.

York City's Club 88 Lottery accumulator has reached its peak of £2,000 and the money has to be won by Friday. Anyone interested in buying tickets before Friday should visit the lottery office at Bootham Crescent or telephone the club on 01904 624447.