United chairman David Newton said: "I was chatting to one of our supporters at a game last season and he was talking about a supporter who had followed the club for many years and that it would be good to recognise the loyalty shown.

"I thought it was a great idea so now I look forward to welcoming some of our long-standing supporters to the new Club 85 to thank them for their valued support over such a long period - including the ups and the downs!

"Please let us have your nominations as soon as possible as it would be fantastic to have a supporter and guest at every home game this season - as a guest of myself and my fellow directors."

If you would like to put forward a nomination for a long-standing supporter, who has been dedicated to the amber and black cause for a lifetime, please e-mail craig@bufc.co.uk in the first instance with all the relevant details.

One 'Lifelong Pilgrim' will be invited to each first team fixture, alongside a guest, to sample United's new Club 85 offering in the Cropleys Lounge.

Additional places for family and friends can be purchased at £35 per head (£30 for season ticket holders).