Bury fans are being urged to show their support for a little one of their own, by voting online for one of their budding fans to win a Johnstone's Paint Trophy award.

The trophy has been asking supporters to help create a 'young and hungry' fan base by launching an appeal to find its official 'Trophy Tot' for the 2009/10 season.

Scores of youngsters entered the contest and Johnstone's has now shortlisted eight little fans, including Alfie MacDonald who is on the company's official website for people to vote on.

It is hoped that Bury fans will now show their support by clicking on www.johnstonespainttrophy.com and voting for Alfie

The overall winner will receive a £50 voucher for the clubshop of the team they support and a Johnstone's Paint Trophy goody bag, filled with Johnstone's Paint Trophy memorabilia.

The competition has been created in an attempt to find some of the nation's cutest and youngest football fans, in a light hearted effort to engage with Football League clubs up and down the country.

It has also coincided with the launch of the trophy's new enhanced website, which has been redesigned to engage with more football fans than ever.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy sponsorship co-ordinator Sally Binns said: Alfie was shortlisted as he looks an absolute picture, and appears to be a very big supporter, despite his age!

"It was so tough getting the entries down to a final eight, as every little tot was so cute. We thank everyone for their entries and hope people will start voting for our overall Trophy Tot.

"We're always keen to interact with supporters of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and we thought this would be another fun and colourful way of doing so."

The voting will take place from September 16th to October 7th and a winner will be announced once voting has closed.