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York City fans get a chance to bid for a piece of history

Everything from turf and seats to goalposts and toilets are up for a sale in a blind auction that was the brainchild of director Richard Parsons

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 February 2021

By Tom Scott

UNDER THE HAMMER: Bootham Crescent and, inset, some of the items available for auction
PICTURE: York City FC

YORK CITY fans are bidding on items from their historic Bootham Crescent ground after the club completed their move to the LNER Community Stadium.
Everything from turf and seats to goalposts and toilets are up for a sale in a blind auction that was the brainchild of director Richard Parsons.
When the Minstermen announced their move away from Bootham Crescent, Parsons got his thinking cap on for ways to create a lasting legacy.
His idea sparked interest from thousands ...

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