YORK City's prospective buyer John Batchelor has agreed to take part in an Internet question and answer session with the Evening Press.

Batchelor and Sophie McGill, an executive member of the Supporters' Trust, can be questioned online by City fans next Monday, March 3, starting at 4pm.

The event will be run similarly to past Evening Press forums with skipper Chris Brass, manager Terry Dolan and chairman Douglas Craig.

Fans are advised to send their questions for Batchelor and McGill in advance.

It will be possible to submit questions on the day but time will be limited.

Questions will be answered on a first come, first served basis.

Questions on his take-over plans and on any football-related topic should be sent via the above e-mail link or by post, to Dave Stanford, sports desk, Evening Press, PO Box 29, 76/86 Walmgate, York YO1 9YN.Fans can log on to see Batchelor's answers on this website .

They will also be printed in the following day's Evening Press.

And a new feature for sports fans is being launched on our site today, a Sports Forum for fans to air their views on any sporting topic.

Simply log on to the home page on the address above and follow the link to the Sports Forum.

You will be asked for a login name, password, your name, street and e-mail address and telephone number to gain access to the message board. No fee is involved.

Then you can make your point or let off steam on any sporting topic you like.

Updated: 09:54 Thursday, February 28, 2002