| Special Award | A Rolex watch was presented to club secretary ‘Lozz’ Rose to mark the end of 34 years of managing YMCA junior teams. Both McCann and Hills were coached by Rose throughout their 6 years of playing for the club. He received a standing ovation from the 350 people packed into the sportshall. |
They were the specials guests of the Lytham St Annes YMCA Football Club’s Presentation Evening held at the clubs headquarters, St Albans Rd St Annes. Representatives from the Poulton Primary League and Blackpool Youth League committees were also in attendance as was Fylde Coast YMCA President Ian Paterson. Under 10 joint managers Gareth Fegan and Dave Lean were awarded the ‘Manager of the Year’ trophy after their team had completed the league and cup double. ‘Club-Person’ of the Year’ award for endeavour and commitment went to club chairman /treasurer Steve Spencer. Loyalty awards were presented to Under 15 players Adam Whiteside, Anthony Stayte, Rick Horrocks and Scott Harries. An Achievement award was presented to Under 16 Scott Somerside for his feat of guiding his team to three successive Lancashire FA County Cup finals, Under 12s, 14s and 16s. The team claimed the Under 16 County trophy this season. A special ‘Award of Courage’ was presented to Under 9 boy George Fox who was struck down with a brain haemorrhage last November which resulted in life-saving surgery and a 3-month stay in hospital. The full list of award winners are as follows: BOYSPLAYERS’ PLAYERS:Jordan Milligan U8s Shane Delaney U9s Daniel Lean U10s Oliver Drury U11sJames Rowbotham U12s Lloyd Paton U13s Chris Barlow U14sAnthony Stayte U15s MANAGERS’ PLAYERS:Owen Futter U8sBradley Garner U9sCalvin Ross U10sAlex Evans U11sDavid Mitchell U12sAlex Grindrod U13sJames Gardiner/Tarren Moxon U14sJamie Gunn U15s MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS:Matthew Smith U9s Jamie Manley U10sAlex Evans U11sJoe Virco U12sAdam Levin U13sTom Sharples U14s TEAM PLAYER:Rhys Maudsley U8s GIRLS: U11 GirlsManager's Player - Millie GallagherPlayer's Player - Ruby LawsonMost Improved - Tess HealeyTeam Player - Siobahn Fryer U13 GirlsManager's Player - Megan HealeyPlayer's Player - Laura McGinnMost Improved - Mollie McGrain U15 GirlsManager's Player - Harriet LevisPlayer's Player - Amy CrosslandMost Improved - Lauren Brady |