HEARTS of Beath are moving ahead with plans to increase their playing strengths and their coaching staff in 2020.

And Hearts of Beath JFC have been awarded the Scottish Football Association’s Quality Mark Award (Bronze).

The club is in partnership with Cowdenbeath FC and after news of the award came through Cowden director David Allan said: "Congratulations go to all at Hearts of Beath from Cowdenbeath FC and everyone at Central Park".

At this juncture, Hearts of Beath JFC, who are also partners with Coerver Coaching, are looking at recruitment and are looking for players born in the years 2001, 2002, 2007, 2001, 2012, 2013 and 2014. They are also looking for girls who have a passion for playing football to join their new team. The Rowan Terrace based club would also like to recruit more coaches to cover various age groups, contact heartsofbeathjfc@outlook.com for details.

David Allan added: "We would also highlight that, in partnership with ourselves, Hearts of Beath are looking to start girls football, which hopefully will lead to a ladies team in due course".