Cowden board pull out stops to help avoid relegation

COW DENBEATH’S BOARD of directors have pledged to pull out all the stops as they aim to keep the club in the league — starting with the creation of a special fund designed to help bring in new players.

Chairman Donald Findlay recently told supporters at an open meeting that the club’s number one short-term goal is to retain their place in the Championship, and it is hoped the new Managers’ Fund will raise at least £10,000 over the next few weeks to achieve that aim.

The ring-fenced fund will allow boss Jimmy Nicholl to bring in new players to augment the squad, be they loans or otherwise; to fund additional wages as necessary and to allow some flexibility.

And even though the fund has only been operating for little more than a week, the club have revealed that £3,530 has been donated already.

“The board is actively engaged on a number of fronts trying to deliver ‘game-changing’ outcomes for the club,” a statement read.

“To help deliver these outcomes, the Blue Brazil really must secure its position in the Championship. That is potentially a key catalyst to help allow the club to take a great leap forward.

“To that end, the directors of Cowdenbeath FC have confirmed that they will do all in their power to achieve this goal.”

In a bid to boost the Managers’ Fund coffers, the club say every penny from the sale of replica shirts at this weekend’s home game against Raith Rovers will go straight to the fund.

Fans donating £50 or more will also be included in a prize draw where two winners will each receive one share in Cowdenbeath FC.

The statement added: “The board does not own the club or have a controlling shareholding. The board are fans running this club for the town, the local community, for those of us who still believe that sometimes football dreams can come true.”