AGE is no barrier to the York City Supporters' Trust's recruitment drive.

At 91 years of age, new recruit and lifelong fan Ronald Lacy, who lives at the Fordlands Residential Home, Fulford, is the Trust's oldest member.

Ronald, whose son, John, and grandson, Simon, are also members of the Trust, said: "York City holds so many good memories for me and my family.

"My father took me to my first game back in 1923 and at that time we used to cycle from our home in Huntington to the Fulfordgate ground.

"When I heard about what was happening to the club I felt very emotional and wanted to try to help.

"I'm really pleased to be a member of the Trust because I feel I'm doing my bit to make a difference and make sure there is a York City in the future."

Joan Bowerman, of the Trust's membership team, said: "It's great that supporters of all age groups are so eager to get behind the Trust in our efforts to secure a bright future for York City."

City reserves produced a fine performance to see-off Darlington 2-1 in a rain-lashed Avon Insurance League Division One clash at Bootham Crescent last night.

First-half goals from trainees Levent Yalcin and Scott Emmerson put the Minstermen second-string in pole position before the break.

Only a number of fine saves from Darlington 'keeper Andrew Grainger prevented City from increasing their lead in the second before Paul Campbell reduced the deficit for the Quakers just five minutes from time.

In a boost for City, central defender John Fielding completed 90 minutes as he strives for fitness following a lengthy absence with an ankle injury.

Trialist midfielder Stephen Brackston, from Middlesbrough, also put in an impressive performance in his second game for the reserves.

Former City striker Glenn Naylor played the last half-hour for Darlington last night as he continues his comeback from injury.

Updated: 12:00 Thursday, February 21, 2002