THE Telegraph & Argus have been informed that they will not be allowed to cover City's final pre-season friendly at Halifax on Saturday.

The game at the Shay will be played behind closed doors on police advice.

And Halifax have decided that no outside media will be permitted to attend.

A club statement today said: “Given the circumstances around the game, the board decided to proceed in total lock down rather than making any exceptions for entry, this ensures consistency for both teams.

"As you know this was a police decision and therefore we were put in a position beyond our control with regards to the game."

We still intend to bring you coverage from the game as well as normal City reaction.