The long wait goes on for Arnold Town FC as they await news as to whether they have won ?1.3m in grants for their new stadium.

Planning permission has already been granted for the club's new complex at Eagle Valley at the junction of the A614 and Oxton Road.

But, the Eagles are now waiting to hear whether they have the funds to move from their current home on King George V Playing Fields at Arnold.

Another ?300,000 is due to be awarded by The Football Association.

A meeting of the Football Foundation to discuss whether to hand the club ?1m took place yesterday, and the club remains confident of good news.

Chairman, Roy Francis, commented: "I am exceptionally confident. The FA will announce it and I am sure they will want to do their own publicity because it is the biggest grant for such a club."

If Arnold are successful, work will start immediately on the ?2m ground, which will include eleven pitches, a clubhouse and stadium for 3,000.

However, if they are unsuccessful in the bid, the club could be left homeless as they are unlikely to be given another extension to lease the King George V Playing Fields beyond next summer.