News archive - July 2003
28 July 2003
Evening Press - City fans set to battle developer
MEMBERS of York City fans' group Friends of Bootham Crescent (FoBC) have revealed they are planning a sustained protest campaign against York-based housebuilders Persimmon Homes. More
23 July 2003
Evening Press - City fans battle on two fronts
Supporters of York City Football Club look likely to fight the battle for the club's long-term survival on two fronts. More
18 July 2003
Press release - FoBC calls public meeting
Supporters’ pressure group, the Friends of Bootham Crescent (FoBC) have called a public meeting next week, to discuss the ongoing crisis over the plans for York City FC to move to the Huntington Stadium. More
17 July 2003
Evening Press - Fans in petition battle for City ground
A SUPPORTERS' pressure group fighting to keep York City at Bootham Crescent is turning up the heat on developers Persimmon Homes. More
13 July 2003
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Friends of Bootham Crescent at York City Football Club Open Day. Photo: Carol The Friends of Bootham Crescent were out in force at the Open Day, handing out information leaflets and encouraging visitors to sign our petitions. Thanks to everyone who showed support by adding their signature, donating money and expressing their solidarity with our campaign. |
11 July 2003
Evening Press - City fans tackle council leader
YORK City fans, angry at council chief Steve Galloway's plans for moving the club to Huntington, tried to turn his first cycling ward meeting into a "Tour De Farce". More
10 July 2003
Evening Press - Friends may re-oppose Crecent homes plan
SUPPORTERS' pressure group the Friends of Bootham Crescent today described the City of York Council's phased development plans for Huntington Stadium as "an insult and a joke". More
Evening Press - MP's plea over City stadium
YORK City FC is having a "pistol put to its head" over its relocation to Huntington Stadium, according to local MP John Greenway. More
9 July 2003
Friends of Bootham Crescent press release: Give us a home!
The Friends of Bootham Crescent have issued a stark warning to the City of York Council – if they continue to show a total lack of commitment to making Huntington Stadium a suitable home for York City, then they must turn down the planning application on Bootham Crescent. More - full press release
Evening Press - Stadium vision sparks fans' anger
YORK City today called an emergency meeting of its board of directors and the Supporters' Trust to discuss fears there may be no future for the club. The dramatic announcement follows a warning from City of York Council leader Steve Galloway that the club's planned move to Huntington Stadium was in danger of falling hopelessly behind schedule. More
Evening Press - Stadium blueprint
THE Evening Press has obtained a leaked copy of the City of York Council's phased development plan for Huntington Stadium. More
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