WESTBURY United players and staff have been celebrating the greatest achievement in the club’s 102-year history – securing promotion to the Southern League- by hosting a promotion party at the Laverton on Friday 6th May.
The club also gave out their end of season awards during the event which was held at the Laverton for the first time.
Player of the Year awards went to: • Phil Alford Award (given to the player with the most player of the month awards during the season) – Steve Hulbert; • Chairman’s award – Dan Price and Jacob Hutchings; • Supporters’ Player of the Year – Harvey Flippance; Players’ Player – Joe Stradling • Manager’s Player – Steve Hulbert
Special Thank Yous were also made to Martin Pearce who over eight years has taken over 19,000 images for the club; Simon & Laura Dredge – the new bar and hospitality managers, for their leadership and determination to improve the club off the pitch and Andy and Roxi Meaden who have been producing the match day programmes for 20 years.
Dan Kovacs and Callum Demkiv also received award for joining the 100 Appearances Club.
The club said, “Fantastic turnout last night for our awards dinner and promotion party – a brilliant way to sign off a historic season. To all of our supporters/ sponsors/ partners and our very own clean up gang, thank you!”
Goalkeeper Mark Bowden commented, “An unbelievable season with an outstanding club & group of lads. My 21st in senior football, my most enjoyable & consistent. 36 apps, couple of MOTMs, Player of the Month, 16 clean sheets & promotion isn’t a bad return. Can’t wait for next season, we’re not done yet.”
Club chairman Greg Coulson said, “The evening was a great success. This was the first time we have had the awards presentation at The Laverton; it gave us the opportunity to invite sponsors, fans and family members so we could thank them all for their support. Simon, Laura and their team were excellent throughout the evening and the feedback about the food and service was excellent.
“I’d like to extend the thank you to anyone who couldn’t make it to the event, we’ve got a massive season coming up and everyone who sponsors and supports us have been a massive part of the journey so far.”
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