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End of Season Awards 2004/2005 Season

The 3 awards for the 2004/2005 season were:

Players Player

This is obviously voted for by the players themselves and once again was very close this season, it probably says a lot that all but one vote went to the 4 defenders and goalkeeper this season.

For the first time we had a tie this year which is extremely appropriate because the following description applies equally to both players. The players have been absolutely rock solid, they have been strong, fast, good headers of the ball, brave and have a perfect attitude – both are very quiet and placid off the pitch but can be as strong as anyone once on the pitch. Both have been given strict man-marking instructions in various games and have carried them out to perfection and there have been numerous occasions where one or the other has appeared from nowhere to knock an attacker off the ball. A wise old man once said that you put your best player in central defence so congratulations to James Dorling and Matthew Longson.

Managers Player

This was won by a player whose skills have always been very evident and have continued to improve this season but he has taken a major stride forward by adding a strength, determination and work rate to that skill. He is a good character to have around, reliable, mature, a player who is still improving with every game and is a joy to watch, he makes the impossible look easy, has scored a few goals and has shone in his role as captain this season Joe Graffham.

Team Player

The well deserved winner was a player who has performed wonders all season on the pitch. I can remember at this stage last season that we mentioned that teamwork and attitude were taken into account and I heard this player mutter ‘it’s not me then!’. How things have changed, his behaviour has been almost impeccable, he has knuckled down this season, demonstrating excellent concentration and ability on the pitch, making some truly spectacular saves at crucial times and is now certainly one of the best goalkeepers in the division. – Alex McGregor