THE possibility of Central Park’s grass surface being ripped up in favour of plastic was given serious consideration by Cowdenbeath.

After attending the annual Scottish Artificial and TurfGrass seminar last Thursday, director David Allan revealed that the Blue Brazil had looked into the idea.

However, concerns over whether it could be protected during the stock car season prevented any proposal being taken further forward.

The seminar brought together groundsmen and financial directors from all 42 SPFL clubs at Forthbank Stadium in Stirling.

They heard from a panel of experts on pitch improvement programmes and techniques, for both grass and artificial surfaces, while findings of a ‘PitchRater’ study were also discussed.

Allan said: “Players had to answer 12 questions and what I found interesting was that players in the Premier League don’t like them, but the lower down you go, players are more accepting (of plastic pitches).

“We had arranged a grant for a pitch a couple of years back, but we couldn’t work out a way to protect it with the stock cars. We didn’t think it was compatible. But the technology is getting more impressive.”

While plastic doesn’t look like being fantastic for the club any time soon, the Blues are ready to recognise the fan-tastic backing of generous supporters.

An honours board of those who have contributed to the Club 135 fund is expected to be unveiled within Central Park later this month.

Launched last year, its aim was to raise £135,000 to help preserve the club’s future. So far they have around £52,000.

Allan continued: “We are not there yet but I’m pleased and impressed with the support that we’ve had. There are a lot of people who have a small place in their heart for Cowdenbeath Football Club, and it’s very gratifying.”

Meanwhile, on the pitch, Gary Bollan’s team will be looking to halt a run of four games without a win when they host the managerless Binos tomorrow.

Defeat to leaders Edinburgh City left Cowden second bottom of the table, one point above basement boys Albion Rovers, but a victory would see them leapfrog their opponents.

The club, however, could not confirm whether trialist Gary Fraser, who has played in their last two outings, had been offered a permanent deal before the Times went to deadline.