Durham City AFC have withdrawn the much wanted reserve team application to the Durham Alliance League. The club would like to thank Bob Sinclair from the Durham Alliance for his understanding on the matter.

The Club are hoping to reconsider the application for next season and whilst some fans may be understandably disappointed, the Board feel that as we regroup and try to gather funds to give the management duo of Lee Collings and Dickie Ord the best possible budget to deliver on the field success the first team must come first.

We have only a small but very keen group of people trying to run the club and all of our efforts are being made to improve all aspects whilst trying to raise funds and secure sponsorship. Should any supporter believe they can help in any way please contact a member of the Board.

On a positive note, we are heartened by our on the field progress in trying to improve the squad. Lee and Dickie have brought in some new faces which we are looking to add to last seasons team. We will be announcing soon who we have signed on contracts, and we look forward to improving the fitness and shape of the squad ready for what we believe should be an exiting season ahead.