Supporters of Stirling Albion Football Club (SAFC) have launched a new campaign to acquire the Scottish League Division Two outfit after fears were raised about the club's long-term future.

The BuyStirlingAlbion scheme has been established by the Stirling Albion Supporters' Trust (SAST) with the intention of raising enough money to take over sole ownership of the 64-year-old club from current chair Peter McKenzie. Although it is still yet to be confirmed how much is needed to acquire the club, SAST is looking to encourage more than 20,000 people from across the world to join the trust as members for £40 in return for the opportunity to have a say on how the club is run in future.

Paul Goodwin of BuyStirlingAlbion said: "This innovative and ambitious campaign aims to make Stirling Albion FC the UK's first 100 per cent fans trust owned club. However, we have to be very clear that if this campaign doesn't come off, there is a serious danger that the club may cease to exist as a league club." Peter McKenzie added: "Once the campaign is underway, i will be happy to sit down and discuss the way ahead to ensure that professional football continues at Stirling Albion. These are difficult economic times but I am hopeful that the Stirling public and fans, far and wide, will respond favourably."