Monday, 13 May 2013

AGFC AGM & Awards Evening

The AGFC AGM for 2012 took place on Saturday, 11th May at the Gateway Centre.

Players present: Laurence Bradley, Rob Brooke, Scott Donkin, Nick Eastburn, Steve Harbertson, Josh Heffernan, Alistair Hogben, Jamie Holliday, Peter Sloan, Ivan Straw, Ben Telfor, Rob Yates, and Alex Young

Along with the Manager's address, Secretary’s report and the Treasurer’s financial statement, as well as a powerfully delivered message sent in by Captain Dave due to his untimely absence, and there were also some good discussions about the season and plans for next season. It was agreed at the meeting at a slight change to costs for next year, as well as changes to the club committee:

Manager: Peter Sloan
Assistant Manager: Scott Donkin
Captain: Dave Guilliatt
Treasurer: tbc

The night ended with the awards presentation for 2012/13 Season for the following winners:

Golden boot: Alex Young (18 goals)
New Player of the Year: Ivan Straw
Managers Player of Year: Laurence Bradley
Players Player of the Year: Jonny Donkin
Clubman of the Year: Dave Guilliatt
Not only Alex’s goals, but his overall workrate and contribution to the team this season have been fantastic. In every game he runs his socks off and has caused every defence we have faced this season a torrid time. As well he has filled in, in midfield and defence when needed this year which demonstrates his commitment to the team. He was run extremely close this year with Jonny coming 2nd only one goal behind on 17, and Nick, in his first season scoring 16 himself. Hopefully next season the golden boot will be as competitive.

Ivan claimed the New Player of the Year award in what has seen by many as an obvious choice. His consistent performances throughout the year have excellent and he has certainly added extra qualify and steel to the middle of the park. Nick and Ant shared second place in the votes for both of their great contributions to the team, and Gareth claimed 3rd place thanks to his continual solid displays between the posts, an impressive feat considering he made his debut in the our last game before the winter break.

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 not an easy decision, with a number of players that I considered, with Ali Hogben and Ben Telfor high in my considerations. However, I chose Laurence due to his continually impressive performances throughout the year unnoticed by position teams, and exemplary attitude throughout the year, a true team player.

Jonny clinched the Players Player of the Year award for the first time after an impressive season. This award was by far the most closely fought contest in the votes with Ivan in 2nd and Scott in 3rd place one vote adrift from each other. All 3 had excellent season, and Jonny won the award on the back of crucial goals throughout the season, recognised as a team player that doesn’t look for personal glory and often seen as the unsung hero of the team.

Newly installed fulltime captain Dave Guilliatt walked away with the Clubman of the Year award for the second time after a fantastic season. Stepping up to the role of captain after Jamie’s injury he has led the team from the front with his exemplary attitude and encouragement to the team. One of the highlights of the season was seeing Dave grab his first goal for the club, and he still holds the envious record and still being unbeaten as captain in the league.

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