Corby Town director Ian Hopewell has praised “the people power” of the Steelmen fans following E.ON's completion of their energy efficient makeover at the new stadium.

The club won an Energy Fit Makeover, thanks to a competition on the social networking website Facebook last season, in which supporters had to vote for their favourite non-league team. 

“Without the involvement of the fans we definitely wouldn’t have won,” Hopewell revealed. “A lot of the time fans like ours think there’s no point in entering competitions like E.ONs, because they think there’s no way of winning.

"But our supporters are clearly very aware of their club; the drive for Corby to win the competition was very much fan-driven. It just shows you what people power can do."

The work that E.ON have carried out in and around the new stadium has been described as “priceless" by Hopewell.

Most of the work the energy company has carried out revolves around the stadium's electrical systems. All the lights have been replaced with motion-sensor fittings and both the home and away changing rooms have been completely rewired.

E.ON have also replaced the old boiler system which ensures better water flow, constant hot water and improved heating controls. Hopewell has enthused that the renovation will save the club a lot of money both in the long and short term.

As part of the prize the club received a behind closed doors visit from the FA Cup back in May and the club is hoping it's a visit they'll be able to repeat in the forthcoming season.  The club wants supporters who made such an important contribution to the Steelmen's success in securing the makeover to also benefit and have their photo taken with the most famous trophy in English football.