October. City launch their own range of potato crisps.

29 September. City are hosting a 10 Year Anniversary Dinner to celebrate our amazing 3-0 Cup Victory over Manchester United. Its on Thursday 29th September (7pm for 7.30pm) at the Voltigeur Suite, York Racecourse. Enjoy a 4 course dinner with special guest speakers and film footage. Team members from the famous ''95 side will be present to tell their story of the dramatic events at Old Trafford. The evening will also include a unique memorabilia auction. Tickets are just £35 each (individual tickets are available or tables of 10/12). Don't miss out on this great event and the chance to celebrate one of great moments in our illustrious history.

22 September. FERGIE AUCTION PLUS ANDY MC. Don't miss September 22 and an "Evening with Andy McMillan" in the York City FC Social Club (2 days after the 10th anniversary of the Man U 0 City 3 match). The evening will see the conclusion of an auction for a copy of the match DVD signed by Sir Alex Ferguson. Bidding is already underway and as at September 10, the top bid stood at just £77.77. Make your bid (or advise of the maximum bid to be placed on your behalf) by any of the following methods, email Ian Tyssen,, or phone Ian (07814 143 593) or visit Ian at the Information Desk in the Club Shop at the home games against Altrincham (17/09/05) or Dagenham & Redbridge (20/09/05). Last bids will be accepted on the evening. Personally, I'd bid more for one signed by Alan Little.

10 August. City have revealed two sites have now been identified as suitable new homes after consultation with City of York Council. The Evening Press believes that the new ground will be situated either in the area behind York Railway Station in the Leeman Road area, known as York Central, or the current site of the Terry's Factory. Green-belt complications over land in the Fulford, where Naburn Hospital and Fulford Maternity Hospital once stood, make that once-mooted consideration now unlikely. Finance director Terry Doyle revealed City are losing money by staying at KitKat Crescent because of the maintenance and repair costs incurred at the ageing stadium.

26 July. City announced an £83,568 trading loss for the year to June 30, 2005. Despite attendance figures above the budgeted average, City cited poor playing results as a reason for the loss because of their impact on commercial income, unexpected costs (e.g. private medical cover for injuries suffered by players Chris Brass, Steve Davis, Gary Pearson and Andy Bishop), the estimated £20,000 loss from the cancellation of last summer's Newcastle United friendly and repairs to KitKat Crescent and the training ground as contributing factors. The results were presented last night to a joint meeting of the football club board and its holding company the Supporters' Trust at KitKat Crescent. A similar-sized profit was made by the Minstermen during the last financial year, meaning the club has traded at a breakeven point over the last two seasons. But, with the first annual £100,000 loan repayment due to the Football Foundation during the next financial year, the onus will be on the Trust and City's supporters to embark on another important fundraising drive. City managing director Jason McGill has also provided a long-term loan to the club of £300,000, which is not repayable until funds are available or KitKat Crescent is sold. Commenting on the loss, finance director Terry Doyle said: "The results are clearly a disappointment, however, taken against the background of the extremely poor playing season experienced, they are nowhere near as bad as might have been expected." The club presented a breakeven budget to the Trust Board last year with sufficient flexibility to accumulate a small loss. Another breakeven budget has been proposed for the coming season and it is anticipated that Elliot Stroud's appointment as a full-time commercial manager will improve the club's potential revenue from hospitality and sponsorship. A total of £150,000 has also been attracted from new sponsorship partnerships negotiated by the club board. About manager Billy McEwan's budget for the forthcoming season, Doyle said: "I should like to assure all supporters that it is an appropriate one and Billy is happy that he can assemble a squad of players to provide a considerably more successful season than last year." The club's board have requested that the Trust board undertake the main responsibility for the fund-raising necessary to meet the first loan interest repayment of £100,000 and Doyle added: "The club was significantly under-funded when it was taken out of administration, which is borne out by the losses previous reported in the first period of trading to June 20, 2003. "During the autumn of last year, the football club board approached the Trust board to identify that some restructuring of finances was necessary in order to put the club on a longer-term footing. Following discussions, it was evident that the Trust Board was unable to come up with any long-term proposals of the quantum required. "As a consequence, Jason McGill has facilitated a loan of £300,000, the principle terms of which are that it is not repayable until funds are available or Kit Kat Crescent is ultimately sold."

30 June. Pre season training starts. Greg Heald (33 year old from Rochdale (and previously around many clubs) and Matt Convery (24, ex Darlo midfielder) announced as new signings alongside Mark Hotte (25, ex Scarborough central defender where he was twice voted Player Of The Year). Heald pisses off after a day. Yalcin and Law sign. We're still waiting for Merris and Stockdale (now recovering from a "Beckham metatarsal" injury) to do the same.

29 June. Maloney signs for Alabama University as striker on one year scholarship. He says he was on £200 a week when at City last season and would have settled for the same again but the cub showed no interest.

May / June. Early pre season training. Jon Maloney states he'd rather sign for City than 3 Division 2 sides. As at June 13, none of City's senior pros offered new deals have put pen to paper. Bryan Stewart has, Dave Stockdale is still thinking about signing his. Steve Davis agrees settlement to leave City.

Wednesday March 30 - "Tribute Dinner to the Happy Wanderers" at York Racecourse. A good night was had by all. One of the highlights was the film of the 1955 cup run. In the run up to the event, in a rare interview, Arthur Bottom dispelled the popular myth that City were robbed of a place in the FA Cup Final by a refereeing decision. For 50 years, debates have raged over whether his effort crossed the line and whether City's 1955 Happy Wanderers' were deprived of a massive prize - a day out at Wembley in the world's most famous cup final. Arthur's late header, scooped off the line by Newcastle goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson, ensured a controversial ending to City's 1-1 semi-final draw against the Magpies at Hillsborough. City fans screamed for a goal but, amid confusing scenes, the referee awarded a foul against Arthur. A goal would have taken the prolific Arthur's tally to nine during the cup run and, more importantly, seen City, not Newcastle, line up against Manchester City under the Twin Towers. An honest Arthur, in a rare interview, said: "The ball didn't cross the line and I didn't foul the keeper."

At the Tribute Dinner, details of how to obtain the DVD shown were announced. Shortly afterwards, Phil Howdon and York TV outlined plans for a 2 volume (no sniggering in the back row) 2004/5 City highlights DVD with total running time of about 80 minutes. Its probably too late to order the 1955 DVD, but the 2004/5 DVD is available for £15 (of which about £10 should benefit club funds). To order your copy you can either email Phil or telephone the club on 01904 624447 where a pre-order list is being kept.

Wednesday March 16 2005 - Billy McEwan appeals for monkeys or is it ponies, not sure which, but if you've got £500 he wants it. Another 19 like minded people and he's got his reserve side for next season. By Easter, several donations have been made, including £1,000 from York City South members. April 5 - City Reserves saved.