Malton Minstermen set for launch (From Gazette & Herald)

Malton Minstermen set for launch

York City manager Chris Brass (pictured) and Malton-based York City midfielder Darren Dunning will be at the launch meeting of the club's latest supporter group, the Malton Minstermen, next Monday (May 24).

The event, which takes place at 7.30pm at the Ryedale Indoor Bowls and Leisure Centre, in Norton, has been organised by Malton-based City communications director Sophie McGill.

She said: "The idea to launch the Malton Minstermen really came from the overwhelming success of the Harrogate Minstermen and a recent visit to Norton College. I visited the school with Darren Dunning and managing director Jason McGill and it was very evident there is a lot of interest in York City in the Malton area, especially from younger football fans. This was supported by the club's database which showed there were around 70 supporters in the area."

McGill added: "The aim of the Malton Minstermen is to get together York City fans in the Malton area to create an active supporter group who will meet once monthly. We are hoping to attract both adults and younger supporters who are City enthusiasts. We have seen from the Harrogate Minstermen how supporter groups can help to galvanise support and this is just what we will need next season in our fight to get back into the Football League."

On Monday, fans will have the opportunity to meet Chris Brass and former Malton School pupil Darren Dunning, who comes from Welburn and won four player of the year awards this season.

Also in attendance will be representatives from the Harrogate Minstermen. The event will be free of charge.

For more information or directions to the venue, call (01653) 600016.

Updated: 12:39 Wednesday, May 19, 2004