Sunday 6 May 2012

AGM - 5/5/12

The AGFC AGM for 2012 took place on Saturday, 5th May at the Gateway Centre. During what was a well attended meeting the following members were (re)elected:

Manager: Peter Sloan
Secretary: Alistair Hogben
Treasurer: Jamie Holliday

Players present: Phil Allen, Dan Chapman, Jonny Donkin, Scott Donkin, Caleb Ellwood, Dave Guilliatt, Joe Hall, Josh Heffernan, Justin Hill, Alistair Hogben, Jamie Holliday, Steve Lee, Peter Sloan, Alex Staples, Ben Telfor, Sam Williams, Rob Yates, and Alex Young

Along with the Manager's address, Secretary’s report and the Treasurer’s financial statement, there were also some very positive discussions about the season and plans for next season.

The night ended with the awards presentation for 2011/12 Season for the following winners:

Golden boot: Joe Hall
Signing of the Season: Dan Chapman
Managers Player of Year: Scott Donkin
Players Player of the Year: Dan Chapman
Clubman of the Year: Peter Sloan

Joe’s goals this season have been consistent throughout the season, and added a new dimension to the team. Right from his first game Joe has made a real difference to the team, and is very unlucky to not walk away with more than just the Golden Boot award. His boots are definitely going to hard to fill next year as he heads off to Edinburgh. We all wish you the best as you brave moving up Scotland!

Dan walked away with not only Signing of the Season, but also the coveted Player’s Player of the Year. This demonstrates not just how highly valued he is by the rest of the team, but how his performances and attitude throughout the year have been outstanding. From our first game away to Unity in Mission, Dan has hardly put a foot wrong, impressed everyone, and a worthy winner.

For Manager’s Player of the Year I do not just consider playing ability. I consider someone’s commitment to the team, the effort made on the pitch and their attitude both on and off the pitch. This was a really tough decision with a number of players that I considered, including Steve Lee and Rob Yates, but I chose Scott due to his outstanding performances throughout the year, and impressive attitude throughout the year, not complaining when only started on the bench and really led by example on the pitch and encouraging others; a more than deserved winner.

It was very humbling to win Clubman of Year, what we regard as the most prestigious award – acknowledging a good attitude and commitment both on and off the pitch to club. Although I already knew the result before the night (and honest, it wasn’t fixed), I was still extremely grateful to know that all the efforts and time I have put in this season were appreciated by the team (well most of them!). 

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