Hull FC have formed a partnership with Championship club York City Knights

Super League side Hull FC have joined the growing trend of forming partnerships with lower league clubs after linking up with the York City Knights.

Exciting

York City Knights general manager Ian Wilson said: "We are delighted to enter into this exciting partnership with Hull FC. We already have strong links with the Hull area in terms of our playing roster and we believe that the partnership will only enhance this. "It is important to re-iterate that the partnership goes way beyond player movement and has been carefully structured to include support around many other areas including coach development, medical support, strength and conditioning, facilities, performance analysis, commercial and hospitality, media and marketing, and community work. "In addition to the benefits identified above, the partnership is also financially beneficial to York City Knights, and Hull FC have committed to sponsoring a number of matches and other items. "Utilising the resources that Hull FC have available to them will be extremely beneficial for the club and we look forward to working with them over the coming years."