IF the past ten days have proved anything, it is that York Wasps die-hards are among the best fans in rugby league.

Their gallant battle to save and now resurrect the Wasps has won plaudits and praise from all over the country.

And now, by pure coincidence, the chance has arisen for the most dedicated of fans to win a trip of a lifetime - a VIP all-expenses paid day out at the Challenge Cup final at Murrayfield on April 27.

The Evening Press has been told that Kellogg's Nutri-Grain wants to track down the most dedicated supporter in the country as part of its new sponsorship of the Challenge Cup.

Such "dedication" would normally involve not missing a match for, say, ten years, or perhaps attending every training session. But surely the fact Wasps fans are working overtime to save the club from extinction must put them in with a good shout of winning.

The lucky fan and their guest will win not only the big day out at the final but also the chance to mix with the players and go behind the scenes at one of the most famous cup competitions in the sport.

Guy Longworth, Kel-logg's UK/ROI Marketing Director, said: "Kellogg's is proud to be the sponsors of this great competition and the search for the sport's number one fan will really allow us to get under the skin of rugby league."

All nominations should be sent to the following address by Friday April 5:

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Challenge Cup Number One Fan; Department 03/22; 39 Barnham Street; London; SE1 2UU.

STAYING with fans, retired Alexander Moore was one of the first to dig deep in the bucket collection which went round at last Sunday's inaugural public meeting of the fans eager to form a supporters' trust.

Mr Moore's ample generosity - he put £100 into the bucket - was inspired by a gesture the club made in its distant past to his father and one-time York RLFC star 'Tot' Moore.

Said Mr Moore junior: "My father played for York at the turn of the last century, but to further his career he then went to Australia.

"However, the move did not work out and the supporters organised a collection to pay for his fare home to England.

"Last Sunday I felt that same sort of spirit had come back to the club."

Updated: 11:49 Saturday, March 30, 2002