Annan Athletic fans urged to roar their side on to League One survival
A big crowd is expected at Galabank on Friday night as Wullie Gibson's side aim to see off East Fife.
Annan Athletic fans are being urged to roar their side to League One survival.
Wullie Gibson's side go into the second leg of the play-off final trailing East Fife 3-2 after Tuesday's feisty affair saw the Black and Golds finishing with just nine men.
Annan Athletic Supporters' Club (AASC) is paying for each of its members' tickets for Friday's big match, having also covered the cost of the team's coach travel to the first leg.
AASC chairman, Ross Johnstone, said: 'Everything's to play for on Friday. It should be a great atmosphere. We need to pack the ground.
'We know it's going to be tough. East Fife are strong and we're missing some key players, but fans can - and will - play their part in spurring the team on by being that proverbial 12th man.
'It will mean everything to fans, players and everyone involved in the club if we were to be successful in maintaining our League One status for another season, then try to build on that.
'We're under no illusion that it's been a hard season - with a lot of injuries to key players - but we're hopeful that we can get the job done.
'Our fans have been great. Paying for our members' tickets on Friday is our way of thanking them for the tremendous support they've shown, home and away. We know it's appreciated by Wullie, his players and everyone at the club.'
Although Friday's game, which kicks off at 7.30pm, is live on BBC ALBA, a huge crowd is expected to turn out at Galabank to support Annan in their bid to secure a third successive season in League One.
Club secretary, Susan Bryson, said: 'Our supporters are brilliant. The atmosphere on Friday should be fantastic. It's a game which means so much to the club and community. Fans turning out in force will make a massive difference to the players.
'We're really grateful to Annan Athletic Supporters' Club for their continued support, including stepping up to cover the coach costs this week. The tickets for their members on Friday is a tremendous gesture.'
Ahead of the season, AASC pumped more than £20,000 into Annan's playing budget through its Wullie's War Chest fundraiser.
Season tickets are not valid for Friday's match and tickets can be bought via the Fanbase app, on the gate and online at www.annanathleticfc.com
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