Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Local football chiefs remain optimistic that fans will be able to see their teams in action this season, despite supporters facing the reality of a year locked out of games.Both Dumbarton FC and Vale of Leven believe they could safely accommodate a restricted number of supporters at home games, however current Scottish Government guidelines only permit supporters living in tier one areas to attend matches.Despite a dropping rate of infection in West Dunbartonshire, the area remains in strict tier three regulations – and with tier four set to be reintroduced, the return of fans remains some way off.However, both local senior clubs hope the situation will.