FEATURES
Northwood Thirds Presentation Day
Saturday 4th July 2008
Season 2007/08 was
brought to a close in typical Vets team style, at their annual Presentation
Day last Saturday. The Third team (as they are now known) celebrated their
elevation within the club from the original “Vets” (a term used when the
players were known for their “very old football brains”, unfortunately they
came on “very old footballers bodies!”).
Nowadays we have a good
mixture of younger and “more mature” players associated with Northwood Third
team, which proved to be a good blend throughout the last year. This is
probably why the “Vets team” tag has been dropped, although in truth none of
us would be any good treating animal ailments anyway!
Again this year, the
Presentation Day was held in the familiar settings of Northwood F.C.
clubhouse, which provided the informal atmosphere that was enjoyed by all,
although the number of attendees was slightly disappointing.
We were honoured by the
presence of club stalwart, Mr Charlie Phillips, who presented the awards to
the lucky winners.
Last season was a great
success (once again), semi-finalists in the league cup and a fourth in the
table finish in the London Commercial League Division 4, meant preparations
for next season were being laid as the celebratory jugs flowed
(unfortunately, the “when I was a good player…” stories became more
frequent, as the day wore on and alcohol took hold).
The proud association
with Northwood FC was highlighted in the opening speech by the secretary,
something that will hopefully remain throughout the forthcoming season.
Although patronising the clubhouse on match days has become increasingly
more difficult, now that our “home” pitch is in Greenford.
Secretary Richard Doyle
thanked manager of the past few seasons, Alan Patmore, who resigned at the
end of last campaign. Alan was deservedly awarded the
Clubman of the Year Award for all his
services to Northwood Thirds. We all thank Alan for everything he done. Tim
Delaney picked up Alan’s award in his absence.
Tim Delaney scooped the
prestigious honour of Players’ Player of the
Year, voted for by his team mates.
Manager’s Player of the Year
went for the
second year running to Ben Tacon, who unfortunately couldn’t make the
celebrations due to family commitments, but he was another fully deserved
winner. Tassles Williams picked up the trophy on Ben’s behalf.
The Golden Boot was won by Lee Heaslip for his
grand total of nine goals for the season (there must have been a lot of 1-0
successes last season!).
Then Doyley got the
shock of his life, no Tassles Williams didn’t buy a beer, Doyley was
presented with an Appreciation Award
from Laurie Simmonds, for his services to the Third team during the season.
The new joint mangers
partnership of Mathew Wilson and Laurie Simmonds were then officially
welcomed and introduced to the players. They take over the reigns for the
new season, and we wish them every success!
With next season’s
“home” pitch having been confirmed at Birkbeck College Sports Ground once
again, those associated with Northwood Thirds know that the football
facilities offered each Saturday will again be first class.
New players are welcome
for the new season: details of pre-season training will appear on the
website and clubhouse notice boards as soon as plans are confirmed.
Pre-season friendlies are already being arranged, and details will follow
shortly.
The following awards
were presented by Charlie Phillips on the day:
Golden Boot:
Lee Heaslip
Players’ Player of the Year: Tim
Delaney
Manager’s Player of the Year: Ben
Tacon
Clubman of the Year:
Alan Patmore
Appreciation Award:
Richard Doyle
PHOTO GALLERY (Click thumbnail to enlarge)
photographs by Jenna Doyle (aged 14)
When we were good players Tim Delaney, third team Players' Player of the Year Tassles accepts on Ben's behalf Tim accepts the Clubman award on Alan Patmore's behalf Northwood's third team squad...
When we were good players
London
Commercial League
Presentation Night
& Vets Awards
presentation at the
Master Brewer Hotel
Saturday 20th May 2006
The Vets were finally
presented with the Division 6 trophy at the Presentation Evening held at
the Master Brewer Hotel, and Captain Laurie Simmonds proudly lifted the
award in front of a packed hall.
The season was a
great success, the Vets being semi-finalists in the league cup,
quarter-finalists in the Supplementary Cup and Division 6 title winners.
The Vets own team
awards were also presented the same evening. The following were winners,
although after the kind of season the Vets enjoyed, there were no losers.
We look forward to
promotion and the new challenges that await us in Division 5, next season.
The following awards
were presented:
Golden
Boot:
Steve Brown (19 goals)
Players
Player of the Year: Gary Collinson
Manager’s
Player of the Year:
Steve Collinson
Clubman
of the Year:
Craig Newman
Appreciation Awards: Laurie Simmonds
Billy Toland
Alan Patmore
Many thanks to all
that helped to make last season such a memorable one for all connected
with Northwood Vets F.C.
PHOTO GALLERY (Click thumbnail to enlarge)
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