Senior football awards

Saturday, 20 May 2006

With so many of the youngsters playing for the U18s, Saturday and or Sunday sides, this year's presentation was a combined effort.

An encouraging season was had by all the teams, especially the Saturday side, which, two weeks before the start of the season were managerless and with no players. Neil Tattersall and Bobby Males took over and a terrific season saw them finish fifth - coupled with three terrific cup games against teams from higher divisions, the best being the 1-0 away win at premier side Haringey.

The reserves had a tough start and rooky manager Craig Freeman battled through until November when seasoned campaigner and former Crawley boss Alan Clark took over the reins. Although the team finished third bottom, the end of the campaign saw a marked improvement in playing performance and gives optimism for next season.

Vicky Meyrick receives a gift from U18s manager Jim Betts for her outstanding help throughout the season.

The U18s finished a creditable mid-table position, an excellent result considering most of the team were a year younger than the age group they were competing in. Jim Betts and Andy Meyrick not only got the best from the youngsters midweek, but encouraged them to play Sundays where they finished third and possibly gaining promotion.

Thanks went to Vicky Meyrick for her assistance with the midweek youngsters.

Maureen Bowler receives a bouquet of flowers from managers
Neil Tattersall and Alan Clark for serving up superb after-match dinners week in, week out voluntarily, and to Reg Freeman for outstanding help both before and after matches.

The awards evening which included a hypnotist was hailed as one of the best ever and the presentations were as follows:

Crawley Green FC 1st IX

Young Player of the Year - Rian MacDonald

Rian MacDonald - the talented youngster picks up his award from manager Neil Tattersall.

Manager's Player of the Year - Luke Singleton

Luke wins his award for an outstanding season in several positions.

Player's Player of the Year - Jason Young

Jason Young receives the accolades all players want - the Players' Player of the Year award. Jason was also the Club's leading goalscorer hitting the net 28 times.

Crawley Green FC Reserves

Players' Player of the Year - Anthony McMaugh

Anthony McMaugh earns the praise of manager Alan Clark.

Managers' Player of the Year - Michael Maltby

Michael Maltby wins his award for a superb and consistent season.

Alan Coles Award - Reg Freeman

Reg Freeman collects this special award for his outstanding service throughout the season for his work behind the scenes, before, during and after matchdays.

Crawley Green U18s

Most Improved Player of the Year - Lewis Purcell

Lewis Purcell picks up the first of his two trophies
as the U18 most improved.

Manager's Player of the Year - Liam Dooley

Liam Dooley, now in his third season with the Club, rounds off a terrific season by picking up the manager's trophy.

Player's Player of the Year - Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly, oustanding performances for the Club over the past to seasons deservedly wins the plaudits from his fellow players.

Crawley Green (Sunday) Reserves

Most Improved Player of the Year - James Berwood

James Berwood - the youngster wins his award for terrific progress during the seasons.

Manager's Player of the Year - Lewis Purcell

Lewis Purcell, the talented full-back picks up his second award of the evening.

Players' Player of the Year - Craig Savage

Craig Savages receives the coveted award from manager Jim Betts

After the awards ceremony guests were treated to a cabaret by hypnotist George Lord followed by a disco.

The crowd enjoy the antics of some of the hypnotisms. Above
Mark Hyde shows that the body building still has some way
to go . . .

. . whilst Sean Downey finds his first true love before getting
the brush off.

Former bar staff enjoy the evening before one of them takes part in the hypnotist's antics!