Clubs agree Murty settlement

The two clubs had been in dispute as The Minstermen claimed they were owed a payment due to Reading being promoted.

Murty moved to Reading in 1998 for £700,000, but York inserted a clause in the deal that would give them a cash payment if The Royals were promoted during the term of the midfielder`s contract.

York demanded the payment this summer, but Reading refused saying the clause was void as Murty had signed a new contract.

Talks have been ongoing for much of the summer, with the matter being resolved on Wednesday.

York chief executive Keith Usher said: "The two clubs have agreed a settlement figure for the remainder of the transfer and that is now the end of the matter."

In other news, Rayovac will back York chairman John Batchelor`s bid to launch a new football league.

The company are one of the largest manufactures of batteries in the world, and are happy to promote the proposed new venture.

Speaking to York`s website, Rayovac Sales and Marketing director Paul Hunt said: "This is an excellent opportunity to move British football forward in a progressive manner and Rayovac will play an integral part in the formation of the new league."

Batchelor has also found support from Reading, who are in favour of his proposal to control admission prices and set up a central fund to pay players` wages.

The Bootham Crescent supremo wants all players to be paid a set wage, with clubs having the right to increase salaries if they so wish.

Reading chief executive Nigel Howe told the Evening Press: "We have been in favour of a player wage structure for a long time.

"We are not saying there should be a salary cap or a minimum wage, but restrictions should be in place."