Copper piping has been stripped from the floodlights of an Athersley football club, putting its future in jeopardy.
Last year the club spent £65,000 on floodlights in an effort to move up to a semi-professional league.
Club secretary and manager Pete Goodlad said: "It's soul destroying. This could mean the end.
"You work hard for the community and you wonder if it's worth it when this happens."
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It has been estimated repairs will cost between £15,000 and £20,000.
A police spokesman said: "It's a local community football club, I urge anybody with information to come forward."
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No arrests have been made. Contact the police on 0114 2202020 quoting BX 88/2011 to report information about the incident.
