Reg Grundy reports for us...
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First up, it’s our 1st Team Awards
Managers Player – Barry Longland Trophy
Reliable, composed, leader. The gaffer’s pick: Spencer Tinkler
Players Player
Respected in the dressing room, trusted on the pitch. The lads' choice: Spencer Tinkler
Supporters Player – Gordon Wilkinson Shield
The supporters have spoken! Will Barnes takes this one home! A standout season in the eyes of the faithful
Clubman of the Year
A steady presence, on and off the pitch, this year’s 1st Team Clubman is Charlie Siddon
Next up… it’s the Ladies Team Awards
Ladies Managers Player – Stephen & Sarah Devonport Trophy
Catherine Hobday’s graft, talent and leadership this season made her an easy choice for the manager. Well earned!
Ladies Players Player
Voted by her teammates, respected by all, Rachel Marshall takes home the Ladies Players Player award
Ladies Supporters Player
Week in, week out, Tia Vacca earned supporters cheers and votes. A fan Ladies team favourite this season
Ladies Team Clublady
Always involved, always smiling, Kayleigh Gray’s efforts for the Ladies team haven’t gone unnoticed
It’s the turn of the U18s, their awards went to..
U18s Managers Player – Pete Holmes Cup
Hard work. Big moments. Ashton Addinall showed it all, the manager's pick this year
U18sPlayers Player – Roy Robinson Cup
The group backs him, and rightly so. U18s Players Player: Ashton Addinall
U18s Supporters Player
A triple win! Ashton Addinall made a serious impression – your U18 Supporters Player
U18s Rising Star Award
Always helping, always involved. This year’s Rising Star for the U18s: Riley O’Hanlon
We move on to the Club Awards…
Most Improved Young Player – Mally Gray Trophy James Stainsby
Chairman's Trophy New for 2025!
A special moment, a special player. This season's standout memory came from Issac Meek, a moment the Chairman and everyone at the club won’t forget
Andy Hesketh Memorial Shield
For tireless dedication and true club spirit, the non-playing Clubman of the Year, voted by his peers, goes to DRFC Chairman, Richard Knighton
Finally, important Club thank you's go to…
Mandy & the Bar Team
A huge cheers to Mandy & the bar staff for always keeping the drinks flowing and the warm welcome. Flowers well deserved
Jo (Tea Bar)
The Tea Bars MVP! Jo, thank you for fuelling us every matchday with a smile. Special thanks for Sam for creating the “Sam Burger”. The flowers are a small token of a big thank you!
Amanda Knighton
Amanda’s warmth and hard work behind the scenes didn’t go unnoticed Amanda’s (not the Chairmans!) legendary Victoria Sponge is gaining league wide reputation as best in class! A quiet hero of hospitality, Thank you!
Austin Goldsmith
Beers for Austin Our secretary, organiser and admin all-rounder. Thank you for everything this season.
Dave Holmes
We doth our caps to the man who keeps the ground and pitches in top condition. Dave, you and your teams work on the pitches never goes unseen.