York City in the dark as rumours swirl about season end

The club’s response comes amid reports that the governing body have asked the Football Association to finish the campaign “as soon as possible” due to the coronavirus outbreak.

All divisions are currently suspended, with the National League board having stressed the need to end the season by cancelling all remaining fixtures.

How the final standings will be determined is yet to be decided with crunch talks being held between the league and the FA.

York sit at the top of National League North with a two-point lead over second-placed King’s Lynn – with the Norfolk side having two games in hand.

A York statement read: “Although the club doesn’t typically comment on speculation, this is a unique situation.

“We want to clarify that we are yet to receive official information from the National League around completion of the season.

“However, we would like to take this opportunity to assure fans that the club has made a strong case regarding how the season may be brought to a close, in light of York City FC’s position in the league.”

“In the meantime, stay safe and we will wait for official news and keep fans up to date as and when we receive information.”

The fate of York’s county 
neighbours Harrogate Town, in second place in the National League, is also up in the air along with play-off candidates Halifax Town.

Some reports have stated that Harrogate and leaders Barrow will be promoted to the Football League while Fylde and Chorley would be relegated to National League North, with the Wetherby Road outfit awaiting developments.

Offering a Halifax perspective, chairman David Bosomworth said: “The National League has been in touch and we’ve submitted all the information that was required from a financial and contractual perspective.

“We were also asked our thoughts on the completion of the season, which of course as long as the integrity of the competition is not in question, we’d want to do, for the club, the supporters and the team.”

Meanwhile, Rotherham United have furloughed a number of non-playing staff and closed down their day-to-day operations.

The Millers took the decision in light of the government’s support system amid the pandemic.