YORK City fans have been betrayed. Bootham Crescent is to be closed and demolished at the end of the season, barring a miracle. Those responsible for its destruction are not faceless outsiders, but the very people entrusted with the moral guardianship of this historic club: its directors. (Yorkshire Evening Press 9 Jan 2002)

FFS editor Lynn grew up at Bootham Crescent. Her dad was there as she was born (Fancy her mother being daft enough to give birth on a day of a match) and her birth announced over the tannoy at half time. She grew up watching 4th division footy on the terraces for a quid. And if they close the place she'll blub. So please please please, help fellow football fans to save a lovely little ground and keep Yorkie the Lion in a job.

Here's how you can help from Minstermen.net...

Minstermen.net are determined to be at the forefront of the fight to save York City FC and as such we are able to announce the setting up of a 'SAVE YCFC' fund, into which we urge all parties to contribute.

We are now near our deadline of 17th January, by which time we have to show that there is enough support and backing for our club to offer it a future.

Already there is a great amount of effort going on behind the scenes, by hard working, dedicated people determined to do everything possible to see us through this crisis.

The formation of a Supporters' Trust may well be the way forward or maybe the club will attract investment from a suitable purchaser. Either way, financial aid is of the essence, for such support may well be the difference between York City FC attracting an investor or losing its fight for survival. But we will not lose, for that is not an option.

As such we call upon the great footballing fraternity to show its support of our club.

HOW TO PAY
In person:
Visit any branch of the National Westminster Bank OR The Royal Bank of Scotland, simply quote the account number and the account name and your payment will be accepted.
By post:
Postal donations may be sent direct to the address below or indeed any branch of the National Westminster Bank OR The Royal Bank of Scotland:- National Westminster Bank PLC. 3, Cambridge Crescent, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.HG1 1PJ
ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Account number: 53-50-21 36653950
Account name: Minstermen.net SAVE YCFC

An appeal to York City fans: Here is your big chance to make a huge difference. Simply pay in whatever you can afford, when you can afford. Why not make a point of making a weekly donation, put that loose change to good use and support the mighty Minstermen NOW !

An appeal to fans of all other clubs: We have already received MASSIVE support in our campaign from fans of other clubs far and wide (Thank you ALL !). If we can ask those people to donate to our appeal, no matter how large or small, our club will be well on the road to recovery. We know of the goodwill that exists within football and we are sure that each and everyone of you will try and play your part.

A message to everyone: Every SINGLE penny raised in this appeal will be donated to York City Football Club in support of the prospective Supporters' Trust that we are intent on starting. No amount is TOO small ! 'From little acorns huge oak trees do spring' So please, plant that acorn today and support York City Football Club.

Thank you all. Nicholas Dunnington, Editor
We are the Minstermen.net

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