A decision over the future of a football club's ground has been delayed, leaving fans "disappointed".
Badgers Hill Stadium, which is home to Frome Town FC, was bought by Frome Town Council in 2022 after its previous owners got into financial difficulties.
An anonymous private operator, which wants to take over the running of the club from the Frome Town Community Benefit Society (CBS), has now offered to lease the ground from the council, with a view to buying it in the future.
But on Thursday the town council said the proposal did not "completely meet" legal criteria and delayed its decision on the deal. The BBC has contacted the club for comment.
"I'm extremely disappointed with the shambles that took place," said chairman of Frome Town Supporters Club, Lester Silk.
Mr Silk, who is also a director at the club, said fans are worried it "might not survive" without new management.
He said he had hoped the decision could have "saved" the club but claimed the delay meant they would not be able to prepare properly for next season.
