THIS column was particularly distressed to hear of the death this week of esteemed sports reporter Robert Mills and it is fitting that the club paid tribute to a man whose sporting affections lay with Yorkshire and York in particular.
Former Evening Press journalist Mr Mills, who was cricket correspondent and chief sports writer at the Yorkshire Post, died suddenly aged 51, after a heart attack.
Declared a statement from York City FC and the City Supporters' Trust: "We are deeply saddened by the news of Robert Mills' untimely death.
"Robert was a keen York City supporter, and when he was not reporting on cricket or other local sports teams, he would often be spotted on the terraces of the David Longhurst Stand.
"Robert was a talented journalist, who approached his reporting in a true, gentlemanly fashion. We will always remember his support during the 'Save City Campaign' and the important contribution he made to raise the awareness of our club's plight.
"Robert Mills was a great servant for sport in Yorkshire and will be greatly missed.
"We send our sincere condolences to Robert's family and colleagues."
Updated: 10:20 Saturday, November 01, 2003
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