A total of £800 was raised at the sports forum held at York Acorn ARLC last night, with York City Knights and York City receiving £400 each.

The bash, to which about 60 people turned up, saw a panel of sporting stars from the city answer questions and stage a debate, while there also a raffle and auction.

Those on the panel included City boss Terry Dolan, skipper Chris Brass and new chairman Steve Beck of the Supporters' Trust, and Knights player-coach Paul Broadbent, chief executive Steve Ferres, chairman Roger Dixon and Aussie player Trevor Krause.

Acorn treasurer Linda Hill said: "The turn-out was a bit disappointing but the panel were brilliant and everybody enjoyed it."

The event was hosted by Radio Five Live's Alistair Yeomans, who gave a "considerable donation" to the fund, while Knights match-day presenter Darren Payne was the compere.

Updated: 11:30 Friday, March 28, 2003