With news emerging that the club could be without a home ground for much of next season Boro's management and fans have been giving their thoughts on the situation.
Yesterday it was revealed that a Scarborough Councillor has been told that repairs to the 3G pitch at Scarborough Sports Village could take 44 Weeks to complete and could cost three million pounds.
Councillor Rich Maw says he received the response in a series of questions he put to council officers after this weeks revelations that there are serious structural issues with the pitch.
Scarborough Athletic were told of the issues on Monday, they could now be without a home ground for a good portion of next season.
Club Finance Director, Tim Rowe, says everyone is working to find a solution:
Scarborough Athletic fans have been reacting to this week's news that the club's home ground might not be available for a chunk of next season.
These Boro fans were at yesterday's match at Spennymoor.
Fans at the game were speculating about where Boro might be able to play home games next season and the impact on other local sports clubs.
Speaking after the game Boro Manager - Jono Greening - said it's been an emotional week at the club.
Scarborough's MP says she has been in contact with the club and the council about the situation.
Alison Hume said:
"I appreciate this is extremely worrying for Scarborough Athletic Football Club, Scarborough Ladies Football Club and the other teams that use the pitch as well as everyone involved in any way with this beloved fan owned community football club.
I spoke with Chairman Trevor Bull on Thursday to offer my support. I will be meeting him in person over the weekend.
I also arranged a virtual meeting with NYC Chief Executive Richard Flinton and Assistant Director Jo Ireland.
I was told that the resurfacing work couldn't go ahead because the ground has serious structural issues including a defective drainage system.
I impressed the importance of SAFC being able to kick off the new season in August. NYC need to act with urgency and I will be asking for an update next week.
I will also be in touch with Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith
As the club does not own the ground they rely on fans on match days and sponsors to maintain the revenue of the club. The stakes are high, as are emotions. The town cannot lose their club for a second time. I will be pushing for a plan."
Monday's final home game of the season against Darlington is going ahead as planned. Tickets for the match are available at https://scarboroughathleticfc.ktckts.com/event/sca2425h23/darlington
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