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York City's move to a new 8,000 capacity Community Stadium has suffered a fresh delay

Image: York City are due to leave Bootham Crescent

York chairman Jason McGill has expressed frustration over a further delay in the club's move to a new 8,000 capacity Community Stadium.

Originally due for completion towards the end of next year, council leaders have now indicated the stadium will not be ready until at least April 2017.

McGill said: "The delay is frustrating and has financial implications for the football club, as we will now be remaining at Bootham Crescent for a further season.

"Our current home is in need of repair and the cost of operating the site continues to grow. We will be meeting with Council representatives to discuss these problems and the loss of income from the delayed move shortly."

However both McGill and council leader Chris Steward have insisted there is no threat to the new stadium - which they will share with York City Knights rugby league club - as a whole.

McGill added: "The positive aspect is that this is the first time the timeline for building the community stadium has been set in stone.

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"It is encouraging to see a firm commitment from the City of York Council and I am sure they will deliver and achieve this realistic schedule."

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