THE new Cowdenbeath FC home kit was unveiled on Monday night before an invited audience which included many of sponsors at Central Park.

The retro styled shirt commemorates the 50th anniversary of Cowdenbeath FC’s never to be forgotten 1969/70 side which took the club into the top flight for the first and only time since World War Two

It will make its debut tonight when Cowden take on Hearts at Central Park in the Betfred Cup with a 7.45pm start.

Said director David Allan: "The iconic blue and white candy striped jersey evokes golden memories of a wonderful era 50 years ago when the side was managed by Andy Matthew.

"The new commemorative home jersey is now on sale via the Club’s online shop which links to our suppliers Football Nation.

"The home jersey is priced at £45 for adults and £35 for children. Sizes are S to 4XL.

"Sales at Central Park will commence tomorrow when the turnstiles open for the match versus Hearts.

"Arrangements are being made to stock Beath Bargain Store in early course and on Thursday evening from 6.30 pm the club shop at Central Park will be open for sales – this is the evening of the Club’s photocall for the players at the ground.

"In addition, there will also be a special limited edition version of the shirt issued in a special presentation package. This has a 1969/70 – 50th Anniversary scroll emblazoned beneath the badge. These will go on sale via our online Club Shop/Football Nation at 1pm on Friday.

"There are only 50 of these available at £75 each and they will be numbered 1-50. They can only be bought online and cannot be reserved. It is very much a case of first come first served for the Limited Edition. Watch out for further updates on arrangements re sales of the new home jersey in the next day or two".

Meanwhile Cowden boss Gary Bollan is looking forward to this test for his new look team against the Jambos.

He said: "The performance against East Fife was very encouraging but we know of course that taking on a team that finished in the top six of the Premiership last season will be a different task.

"However, we are at home and our aim is to make life as difficult as we can for Hearts."

Cowden will start the game as top of Betfred Section A after the win over the Methilmen and Hearts collecting two points from their match with Dundee United which finished 1-1 but with Hearts winning the penalty shoot-out.

There are unlikely to be many changes in the Cowden set-up and the Blues' young 'keeper Kevin Dabrowski, on loan from Hibs, will find it an interesting evening.