McGill calls for positive action

York City chairman Jason McGill has said that the very future of his club is being compromised by the ongoing uncertainty over the construction of a new community stadium.

McGill has called into question the council’s commitment to the project and has requested that political chiefs make their views clear to the public.

The Malton-based businessman now actually doubts a new stadium will ever be built in the city.

“There have been various recent meetings with the Football Stadia Improvement Fund and with City of York Council to discuss timings, potential sites and financial implications of the new stadium,” McGill explained in a statement released to The Press.

“Although work is progressing, it has become a slow process and I feel there is political manoeuvring and hesitancy expressed within the council in committing to the project.

“At present, the messages coming from certain York council leaders are negative and underwhelming. To protect our future, I urge everybody with an interest in York City Football Club to insist on unequivocal public statements from the council leaders stating their position on the new stadium.”

He added: “Enough of the talking, delays, false promises and political posturing. It is now time for positive action.”