Football fans are being urged to back Albion's bid for a new community stadium at Falmer.

Communities secretary Ruth Kelly is currently reconsidering the club's bid to build the 22,000 seat arena, after the original decision to grant permission was quashed in the High Court. The minister has said she will make her decision by July 9.

Now Albion fans are asking supporters of all clubs to show their support for the stadium by writing to Mrs Kelly.

Tim Carder, of the Brighton and Hove Albion supporters club, said: "Football is so much stronger when supporters stick together. Please help us in our hour of need so that one day we can welcome you to Sussex in a stadium fit for the 21st century."

Fans can show their support for the stadium by downloading a PDF of a special pro-forma letter from their own club websites or by visiting www.seagulls.co.uk.