HERE'S one for the statistically-minded, especially those who don't believe in coincidence.

If the Knights beat Chorley tomorrow it will be the first time York's professional team have won five matches on the trot since the 1998 season, when York Wasps did it twice, beating the same five teams in separate sequences.

Furthermore, Lancashire Lynx - now named Chorley - were among the five victims on those occasions and, of the other four, only two are now in the same division as the Knights, namely Barrow and Workington Town.

And the Knight's current four-game winning run began at Barrow and included Workington last week.

What's more, we all know how the Wasps got on that year - they got promoted from the old division two.

Let's hope I've not tempted fate.

BRAIN-BOX fans raised about £100 for the Knights on Thursday at the latest Quiz Knight at Huntington Stadium.

The winners this time were a team called 'Missing Mates', which included - rather suspiciously - the club's commercial director Stephen Green and Eric Deighton, who is also on the club's fundraising team.

Notable absentees on the night were the reigning champions from the Evening Press Sportsdesk and their media cohorts Radio York.

Apparently, the phrases 'running scared' and 'flash in the pan' were being used quite a lot, however a spokesman for the Evening Press explained they had been confident of victory but had trouble getting a team together due to other commitments. "We'll win our title back next time," he added.

BBC regional news programme Look North have come under fire yet again for referring to York's professional rugby league club as 'the Wasps'.

When reporting last weekend's National League results on the Sunday afternoon slot, the scoresheet read, "Workington 14, York Wasps 33".

It is not the first time they have called the Knights by the old club's name but it seems every time the club phone up to let them know, they soon forget again.

I wonder if they've ever done the same to Bradford Bulls and called them Bradford Northern. Somehow I doubt it.

TALKING of York Wasps - and maybe Look North should read this - there was a notice in Monday's Evening Press that proves the Wasps are no longer.

Under the heading York RLFC Limited (the company name of the Wasps), it read: "Notice is hereby given that any parties who are intertested in the above named company, which is to be struck off the Register of Companies at Companies House, are required to immediately notify any objection to this course of action to The Registrar of Companies, Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff."

Apparently this is normal legal practice after a certain amount of time to finally put an official end to the old set-up by striking it off the companies register.

It is still a rather poignant notice, though, as it signals the absolute termination of a century-old club which holds many memories for rugby league fans in York.

KNIGHTS captain Rich Hayes would have been a proud dad at the presentation night for New Earswick All Blacks ARLC juniors.

For his son, David, showed he could well be following in his father's acclaimed footsteps by winning the Under-9s players' player-of-the-year award. The awards were presented by former York Wasps team-mates of Hayes senior, Stewart Horton and Alan Pallister.

MERCHANDISE sales at the York International 9s last weekend apparently went very well, with visitors to the city seemingly keen to snap up the replica Knights jerseys and mini-balls.

As reported by the Press, the Knights had a stall at the York 9s despite the fact it meant the girls manning it had to miss the first-team's victory in Workington.

THE Knights Supporters' Club bus is likely to be crammed again tomorrow for the trip to Chorley.

As reported by the Press, the Knights have enjoyed wonderful following from the fans this season, with the supporters' club bus often packed out. It is set to be the same tomorrow, though anyone wanting last-minute seats can contact Mike Miller on 01904 750500 today.

Departure times and pick-up points are Haxby Memorial Hall at 11.30am, Huntington Stadium 11.45, New Lane 11.50, Dodsworth Avenue 11.55, Clarence Street noon, Blossom Street 12.10pm and Marriott Hotel 12.15.

The price is dependent on numbers but will be less than £10. It will be £5 for under-16s.

Like father like son

KNIGHTS player-coach Paul Broadbent was apparently left seething in the changing rooms after the win at Workington on Sunday.

It had nothing to do with his team's performance nor was he disappointed at the result. Instead, the Press understands, he had been the victim of an old comedy basic - one of the players had tied his shoelaces together.

The old ones are the best.

ALSO after the Workington match, I have it on good authority that a player was apparently seen walking around outside the changing room area wearing a 'horse's head' thong.

Unfortunately my witness was not sure which team this player belonged to, but anyone with explanations (or denials) is asked to contact the Sportsdesk.

Updated: 10:22 Saturday, June 28, 2003