News archive - November 2003
The planning application for the proposed redevelopment of Huntington Stadium has been submitted to City of York Council. As this is the proposed "alternative" site, the application by Persimmon Homes to build housing at Bootham Crescent will now be considered. The Persimmon application was originally submitted 15 months ago. The planning applications will now be considered in tandem by the council.
27 November 2003
FoBC reaction to planning application - 27 November press release
26 November 2003
Evening Press - Running sore
NESTLE Rowntree Athletics Club have estimated that it would cost York City "hundreds of thousands of pounds" to provide new athletics facilities at York University. More
25 November 2003
Evening Press - City rule out ground-share
YORK City could kick off next season in a Huntington Stadium that resembles a building site should landlord Douglas Craig refuse a 12-month extension to the club's lease at Bootham Crescent. More
24 November 2003
Evening Press - Plea for extra time
YORK City are ready to ask former chairman Douglas Craig for a 12-month extension to their lease at Bootham Crescent. A planning application to redevelop Huntington Stadium has been submitted by the club today but the earliest date to complete the required work would be at the end of the 2004/2005 season. More
6 November 2003
Evening Press - City stalled by ground rules
FORMER York City chairman and the club's current landlord Douglas Craig was remaining tight-lipped today over whether he would be willing to offer the football club an extended stay at Bootham Crescent. More
4 November 2003
Our problems were highlighted in an excellent "File on 4" on Radio 4. Members of the Friends of Bootham Crescent took part in the programme, an investigation into football clubs in crisis and fighting for survival.