ON Saturday the Cowdenbeath team put on a real show of guts and determination and had great backing from the Cowden faithful.

Over and above the match itself, there were a number of fans keen to ensure they were among the very first to demonstrate their support for the Club by making their own donations to Club 135.

Leading the way, just as he always did on the park, was ex-Cowden skipper and 2006 Championship hero Innes Ritchie back at Central Park after his Australian sojourn and still showing the same great commitment to the club

Innes is pictured handing over his tenner to Cowden director Sandy Ferguson. (Picture courtesy Jillian McFarlane)

There also Gary Timney and friends Karen Harrison, Kevin Harrison and Maria Harrison travelling all the way up from Basingstoke to get behind the Blue Brazil and they also wanted to make their contribution to Club 135 handing over their tenners to manager Gary Locke at Central Park.

Gary and Kevin are here pictured with Gary.

Said director David Allan: "Cowden’s fighting display against the League leaders was enjoyed by Gary and his party as was his winning of the 50/50 draw. A delighted Gary there and then donated a further £100 to Club 135 – what a great gesture!

"Also determined to be among the very first to demonstrate their allegiance to their club and make Club 135 a roaring success were loyal fans Amelia Howie, Ali Howie, Robert McKinlay and Captain Jimmy Robertson who between them pledged another £140 to the Club 135 cause. "So the Club 135 train has now left the station and is gathering momentum. Hop on soon and help us on the journey. Only together can we meet the challenge."

Meanwhile at the Fife Football Association AGM in Burntisland on Thursday the following committee was elected: David Allan (Cowdenbeath) – Chairman, Stephen Mill (East Fife) – Vice Chairman, Tom Phillips (Raith Rovers), Andrew Beveridge (Burntisland Shipyard), Jim Leishman (Dunfermline Athletic), Jim Stevenson (East Fife) – Acting Secretary.

The draw for the 2017/18 competition produced the following ties – Preliminary Round – East Fife v Cowdenbeath, Semi Finals – East Fife or Cowdenbeath v Raith Rovers, Dunfermline Athletic v Burntisland Shipyard, Final – Dunfermline Athletic or Burntisland Shipyard v East Fife or Cowdenbeath or Raith Rovers.