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The decision by Yeovil Town to place three stars on their new kit has been met with much criticism from Glovers supporters.

The stars have been included on the shirt to commemorate the club’s fifteenth season in the EFL – with each star marking five seasons.

Yeovil will be one of seven clubs to include stars on their kit next season, with the other six using them to commemorate significant trophy successes .

Once they were revealed, supporters immediately took to social media to deride the club’s decision to place them on the shirt .

Now, a petition has been launched by an anonymous Yeovil Town fan and has been signed by nearly 100 people in less than four days.

It says: “Recently, the club announced two new kits for home and away in season 2017/18.

“The home kit was a version of the green and white hoops that has been cleverly tweaked and the away version is a smart, bold black design that has received critical acclaim from fans young and old alike.

“Apart from one thing. Three bloody stars, perched atop the club's badge.

“This petition, should you choose to sign it, will be sent to the club in an attempt to get them to change their mind and remove the stars before the shirts are printed and available.

“So many supporters have said they don't like the reasoning behind it. Time for YTFC to listen to their fans and act in unity.”

(Image: Yeovil Town Football Club)

More than 40 comments have been left on the petition by supporters.

One fan wrote: “Two great looking shirts, ruined by almost meaningless stars – embarrassing.

“I would buy both without the stars; with the stars I’ll stick with last season’s shirts.”

Another added: “Stupid idea. Ruins otherwise great designs.

“Why not consult fans over the idea first to gauge opinion? We’re the ones you want to buy it after all!”

A spokesman for Yeovil Town Football Club said the club would be making no comment on the petition at this stage.