In just under three weeks time, a dedicated band of Arnold Town supporters will put their best feet forward for their club's future.

The fans pledged to walk to the first away match of the season which could have seen them trekking anywhere from Long Eaton to Pickering to raise money towards the building of the club's new Eagle Valley stadium.

And they now know that what awaits them is a testing 45 mile hike from Arnold to Parkgate which is just north of Rotherham in South Yorkshire.

Around eight fans will set off from the club's Gedling Road HQ at 7am on Friday 10th August aiming to arrive at Parkgate in time to see their beloved team kick off the 2007/08 season at 3pm on Saturday August 11th.

Win or lose, Arnold Town are sure to have at least eight heroes on the team bus home that day... no doubt nursing a few blisters!

Anyone wishing to sponsor the walkers can contact the club via Mark Butler on 0115 9795396 or e mail ArnoldWho@sky.com.