A protesting York City supporters' group are to attend a national 'football conference' to examine how fans can become more involved in the running of their clubs.

Fans Against Craig's Tyranny (FACT) organisers are heading for the Supporter Involvement in Football Clubs conference in London later this month, which will also highlight best practice from existing supporters' trusts.

Last month, FACT spokesman Greg Stone revealed the group were investigating the possibility of fans taking a stake in the club and said "sympathetic" investors were being contacted to ask them to consider a takeover bid.

Today Stone said FACT were pursuing a "number of opportunities" following York City chairman Douglas Craig's "put up or shut up call".

The City chairman has said he would be willing to negotiate but only on a cash basis "because I have seen enough of the chancers and con men who have appeared at other clubs".

"A lot would depend on Mr Craig's willingness to sell at a fair price," said Stone. "But we're not ruling out the path followed by clubs such as Bournemouth where the fans have formed a co-operative to run the club. It would be difficult but not impossible.

"A number of supporters groups are now in existence with the aim of taking ownership of their clubs back into the hands of the fans and we don't see why York shouldn't go the same way.

"We hope the event will enable us to gauge the viability of such a plan and will help us iron out the details," said Stone, who revealed a FACT newsletter is in production, under a working title of "Asleep On The Bench".

Defender Wayne Hall completed a full 90 minutes as York City reserves were beaten 2-1 by Notts County in a Pontin's League division one fixture.

It was Hall's first outing for more than six weeks as he shakes-off a heel injury.

Midfielder Martin Garratt was substituted early in the match with a back injury, as was first year trainee Peter Vasey.

Lee Bullock opened the scoring in the first half for City, but County drew level before half-time and bagged a second-half winner.

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