Airdrieonians Supporters' Trust have struck an agreement with the club that will see a fan representative on the board from the beginning of next season.

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It is the latest of a series of moves which see the club and Trust working closely together, and builds on the unique sponsorship deal agreed earlier in the season.

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Both parties are currently working together with Supporters Direct to create terms of reference for a new operational board, which will oversee the day-to-day running of the League One team. The plan is that a fan will play a pivotal role on this board, helping to articulate the views of the fanbase and galvanise a support and energy that will improve the matchday experience and help to develop the club.

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Willie Marshall, chair of the Trust, said: “We’re increasingly providing a bridge between the fans and the club and this move will strengthen that. It improves our influence and ensures the fans have a meaningful voice at the table.”

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Airdrie’s chairman and owner Tom Wotherspoon fully backs the move. He said: “This is the future. Fan representation will become a bigger part of the Scottish game in seasons to come. It’s very important to me that this happens, and that the representative has a positive contribution to make.”

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“The club recognises and appreciates the work the Trust does, and this move acknowledges that.”

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Over the coming months the Trust will invite nominees to stand for this crucial role. There will then be a vote open to the Trust membership, with the most popular candidate taking their place for season 17/18.

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Willie added: “It’s an interesting and exciting time to be an Airdrie fan, both on and off the field. For us, it's vital that a fan representative can properly support the ongoing development of the club.

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"This has been one of our long-term objectives, so we are delighted with the agreement.”