“We would like to have a sports hub here at a redeveloped Cliftonhill.

“There is enough ground to build a sports barn which would be a multi-purpose facility.

“If we turned the pitch around, we could get two of them in. There is also enough space for three or four five-a-side pitches.

“I would say a capacity of 1500 would be suitable for the club’s needs.

“There is a lot of unused ground here and you think what could be done with a bit of imagination.

“We estimate that a £3.5million cash injection from the various funding sources could see the delivery of a top-notch hub."

As someone who cares deeply about the club (and its fortunes) Frank's words provide a lot of encouragement. Not only would we be improving our home ground, but we would be providing the local community with a top class (and accessible) sports facility. As a direct result, this would support healthy (and active) living in the area. The benefits of that are numerous and can only have a positive effect on Coatbridge and its surrounding areas.

Local SNP councillor Fulton MacGregor is also behind the plans. In an interview with the Coatbridge & Airdrie Advertiser he emphasised the need for such a redevelopment:

“I think this type of hub would help both people in the community and the team."

So, aye, if you believe that this is something that should be brought forward - and you support the proposed redevelopment - pop your name on the petition. Every single signature counts. We want to send a message to this with power that there is enough support for a development and this is one way in which to do it.

Thanks again.