Supporters of Cowdenbeath FC had the opportunity to give their backing to the club’s planned move to a new stadium.
A petition was available to sign in the away end at Saturday’s first division clash between Raith Rovers FC and the Blue Brazil.
The club want to demolish Central Park and have a supermarket and housing built in its place.
It is hoped that the money raised through the sale of the ground will allow Cowdenbeath FC to move to a “community stadium” in Broad Street.
Scott Brewster, director at Cowdenbeath FC and also director of Innovate (Cowdenbeath) Ltd, explained the petition.
“We, as supporters of Cowdenbeath FC, which was established in 1881, are concerned for the future viability of the club if planning for redevelopment of Central Park is not granted,” he said.
“The redevelopment of Central Park provides an opportunity to regenerate this prime town centre site which, in turn, would support the economic revitalisation of the High Street, the provision of new housing, and the relocation of the club to a fit-for-purpose community stadium.
“If planning permission is not granted for the redevelopment of Central Park we are concerned for the ongoing economic competitiveness of Cowdenbeath and the future viability of its football club.
“We are also opposed to development at North End Park and land at Lumphinnans as we see this as contrary to the best interests of the club and local community.”
Vico Properties plc plans to build a 30,000 sq ft supermarket at North End Park in Cowdenbeath.
The company also plans to build a sporting facility at Gagarin Way and Hope Street in Lumphinnans as part of its plan.The petition can be signed at Central Park, Cowdenbeath, and there is also an online petition on the club’s website.