The newly famous Ebbsfleet United will fall into the hands of its fans today (February 19th) after they bought the club.
Around 28,000 members of the MyFootballClub website have poured there own money into launching a takeover of the club, which cost £635,000.
Each member is given a say in the day-to-day running of the non-league side, even down to team selection.
The members all own an equal share of the club after paying £35 each and once the deal goes through, it is believed that Ebbsfleet will become the first club or business ever to be taken over by a website community.
"It's a wonderful opportunity for the club," Brian Kilcullen, interim chairman, told the BBC.
"It's been great to see Ebbsfleet fans and new supporters from around the world coming together, both at Stonebridge Road and online," he added.
The first online team will be picked in March, while a decision has already been made to make Nike the club's shirt manufacturer.
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