HULL City this week announced a fresh crackdown on trouble-makers ahead of next Saturday's keenly anticipated derby with the Minstermen.

The Tigers have pledged to install new CCTV cameras and draft in extra stewards to avoid a repeat of the scenes which marred their 2-1 win over Kidderminster on Monday.

The Football Association has threatened to take serious action following a pitch invasion and the throwing of missiles on to the grass after Kidderminster's equalising goal from the penalty spot.

It could see Hull fined or face having to close sections of Boothferry Park. It could also see Hull have points docked.

However, chairman Adam Pearson has moved quickly to appease the FA by revealing extra stewards will be on duty in the East Stand against City.

He also confirmed the Tigers will install video cameras to cover that part of the ground and stressed anyone filmed throwing missiles would be banned from Boothferry Park for life.

Hull have already received a final warning from the FA over the behaviour of their fans, a number of whom were evicted from Bootham Crescent last season after throwing coins at City players.

CLOSER to home, York City Supporters' Club continue to prove the vast majority of football fans, as their own motto claims, aim 'to help not hinder'.

The club's crusade to have 1,500 members and so earn a place on the City board has begun in earnest.

Memberships, priced just £1, can be obtained from the club shop on Friday mornings between 11 am and noon, as well as on match days,.

They can also be obtained by writing to Raymond Wynn, secretary of the supporters' club, 155 Manor Drive North, York YO26 5SD; or to Robert Havercroft, YCSC press and membership officer, 3 Wandhill, Haxby, York YO32 2FW. Cheques should be made payable to York City AFC Supporters' Club.

Last season, after years of having the membership total floating around the 200 mark, the numbers rocketed to more than 700.

Wynn is adamant 1,500 remains a possibility. "We are half-way there and there is plenty of support around North Yorkshire to enable us to reach that figure," he said.

YORK City manager Terry Dolan this week revealed a new belief lay behind his decision to take a more sedate stance on match days.

Since he arrived at the club 18 months ago, Dolan has always favoured watching the game from the dug-out, barking his orders out to his players from close quarters.

However, this season the City manager has been noticeable by his absence on the touchline, preferring to watch the game from the directors' box.

"Some people have noticed I sit in the directors' box now rather than the dug-out.

"The reasoning is, apart from getting a better view and general picture of the game, I don't feel I have to be stood on the touchline ranting and raving as I did last year.

"I have got more confidence in this set of players now," said the City boss.

LAST season's saviour Lee Nogan registered his first points in the chase for this term's Evening Press player of the year award with a double whammy.

Nogan picked up four points in total, two each for his effervescent displays against Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury this week.

Skipper Chris Brass picked up the man of the match award against the Os while last season's winner, Alan Fettis, picked up the remaining point.

Michael Proctor still leads the pack but Lee Bullock moved to within a point of the on-loan Sunderland striker with a goal and man of the match display against Shrewsbury.

The remaining point at Gay Meadow went to Mike Basham, the former Barnet defender's first of the season.

This season's player of the year format sees City's man of the match in each game receive three points, the second best two points and the third best one.

Standings: Michael Proctor 8, Darren Edmondson 7, Lee Bullock 7, Lee Nogan 4, Chris Brass 4, Alan Fettis 2, John Fielding 2, Mike Basham 1, Richard Cooper 1.