Chawton Athletic staged their annual end of season do last night which also was their first awards night after a record breaking season.
The first award of the evening was for the Top Goalscorer. There was obviously one clear winner, Ben Hodkin, who scored 21 goals. Second place was Martin Booth scoring 6, Paul Nicholson and Andy Vickers were joint third with 5 goals each. Hodkin's total also entered him into the Chawton record books for most goals in a single season (previous holder was Sam Hewett with 14). He also also now the club's leading goalscorer, overtaking Hewett's 20.
Second award of the night went to James Harvey (who was unable to attend) for the Most Improved Player, as voted for by his fellow players. Jake Channon was a close second with Pete Goodall in third, a good effort considering he has only been playing since January.
Next award was for the Players' Player Of The Season, the main award voted by the team, which went to Ben Hodkin to give him his second award of the evening. Paul Nicholson and Jake Channon in a close second and third place respectively.
The main honour of the evening, Player Of The Season, was given to Paul Nicholson for a successful first season with the Yellows. From his midfield position, he contributed 5 goals, at least 3 assists and was named man of the match no less than 5 times. Ben Hodkin and keeper Martin Skilton were also in close contention for this award.
Other, less official, awards gifted were to David Nicholson for Comment Of The Year for "It's my propeller", Matt Stevens' 8-ball gained Photo Of The Year and Donkey Of The Year goes to Marc Taylor-Penfold and Jake Channon for taking each other out instead of the other teams attacker.
It was a record breaking season for the Yellows, with new unbeaten and win streaks being completed (three matches for each) as well as notching up record home and away wins!
With an announcement that took some players by surprised, manager Carl Waterfield announced he was stepping down as Team Manager to concentrate on personal affairs, but would be carrying on as Treasurer. He thanked the players for their help and support as manager and leaves the position as the club's most successful manager to date, a fact he attributes to the increased cohesion the team was getting when he took over in October. The Board are now looking at their options for the new season, with Marc Taylor-Penfold assuming it on a temporary basis.
Stay tuned to the blog and website for details of the club's AGM and when pre-season training will commence. The AGM is an opportunity for players to have their say in the running of the club and all players new and old are encouraged to attend. Two weeks notice (at least) will be given!
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