Having written and published 2 York City quiz books and penned and contributed to various other City publications, someone suggested, why didn't I do my own fanzine. Post Terrace Talk and In The City, I had no competition as the first issue hit the streets in November 1992. We beat Barnet that day as we extended our lead at the top of Division 3. It was to run for 15 issues before it expired in the spring of 1995 for various reasons.

It was a very much a word processor, cut and paste and photo copy effort. Even today, without a working scanner, there's no pics on this site.

Sales varied between 500 and 1,000 copies per issue, perversely, the better sales days were when we played the less glamorous sides.

There were lots of highlights, many people congratulating us on doing something positive for the club. Amongst our regular buyers were Brian Houghton (who’d always pull up, hand over a £1 coin saying keep the change for next time, next time he’d hand over another £1), Michael Sinclair and Malcolm Huntington. I believe Douglas Craig even bought a copy once, we didn’t get to keep his change. The players always wanted a complimentary copy; few ever handed over the money. The front cover featuring a skinhead caricature of Steve Bushell received legendary acclaim in the bedroom of Glenn Naylor.

I would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way to our success, everyone who bought a copy, those who contributed, even those who inspired us by slogging us off. But especially those few who did all 3, including Dave, Stewart and the other sellers who dragged themselves out of the pub early to sell New Frontiers. Thank you.

Reasons for its demise included the ever increasing burden of living in London and finding 2 Saturday matches close together in which to sell, marriage, changes at the club (notably the departure of Sheila Smith, the commercial manager) and also the lack of anything new to write about.

The August 1995 issue was already about 16 pages complete when I took the decision to cease publication. 16 pages of old stuff, but nothing new, nothing topical to write about. Things at the club were just drifting on, upper mid table, going nowhere. Within days of the decision we’d sold Jon McCarthy, within weeks we’d beaten Manchester United and within months we’d sold Paul Barnes and flirted with relegation. If we’d persevered, we’d have had a bumper season.

During its life, all profits (over £2,000) were donated to City Youth Development Fund and benefited various initiatives which supported the youth system and also the junior supporter.

Reading it again, bits, ok, lots seems very dated, some wouldn't pass the PC censor anymore. I trust you won't take it too seriously and definitely don't use any contact details listed, a lot has changed since it was first written. Manchester United 0 York City 3 for starters.

2009 and the digital age has opened up more opportunities. Publish without the hassle of getting wet for one or being hamstrung by print and printer deadlines. It also allows us to revise our views post publication! Enjoy.

Chris Forth

Chief Bottle Washer and Dogsbody.