Dunfermline Athletic Football Club plc is on the verge of a potential takeover, with two parties lining up bids to secure a route out of administration for the company. The fans group, Pars United, is one of the likely bidders, while the other remains unidentified. Administrators BDO have given the groups 10 days to make their offers, with the highest bid securing the purchase. The situation is complicated by the fact that East End Park Ltd, which owns the stadium, is also in administration. The supporters consider owning the ground as important to their business plan, which involves Dunfermline being owned by a Community Interest Company that ordinary fans have shares in. According to a report published by administrators Bryan Jackson and Robert Barclay of BDO LLP, the club went into administration owing around £12m to creditors. A large share of that is due to companies connected to former majority shareholder Gavin Masterton, with £5.8m owed to East End Park Limited. The Dunfermline support would rail against any future involvement from Masterton, given the state of DAFCplc's finances. The timescale is short, with a meeting to be held on June 19 to vote on proposals to pursue a Company Voluntary Arrangement. The Scottish Football League has been approached for assurances that if the CVA vote is successful, the league will consider DAFCplc as having successfully exited administration before the beginning of next season. The club's creditors, including Aberdeen, Cowdenbeath, and Hearts, are owed a total of £1.9m. The future of Dunfermline Athletic hangs in the balance, with the outcome of the bidding process and the CVA vote set to determine the club's fate. The fans are anxiously waiting to see what the future holds for their beloved club. The bidding process is set to be intense, with the two groups vying for control of the club. The outcome will have a significant impact on the club's future, with the potential for a new era of success or further financial struggles. The club's administration has been a long and difficult process, with the fans suffering through a period of uncertainty. The potential takeover offers a glimmer of hope for the fans, who are eager to see their club return to stability and success.