York City FC 'closed for the foreseeable future'published at 11:34 British Summer Time 3 April 2020
York City Football Club says it will be closed "for the foreseeable future" due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement the club says: "The sudden onset of the coronavirus pandemic, uncertainty around the conclusion to the 2019/2020 league and our inability to make plans with any real certainty, has had an immediate, unforeseen financial impact on the club."
The statement says club staff and players have been placed on furlough until further notice and the chairman, will ensure all staff receive 80% of their wage during this time.
Chairman Jason McGill said: “This virus and the current crisis which surrounds us all, is bigger than the club and bigger than football.
“So, for now, we urge supporters to take this time to focus on their health and that of their family and friends."