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Presentation Evening 2008
PRESENTATION EVENING 2008 |
The 2008 Presentations took place last night at the Caburn Hall after a very nice three course meal and a few beverages to get all in the mood.
This year there was to be a new award in the memory of Herve King who died so tragically at Ringmer while playing the game he loved so much. The room took a few moments to reflect on Herve's sporting outlook on game and his happy, pleasant and easy going nature and to take this on board for the future. Chairman Richard Soan then said that Herve would have wanted all to enjoy the evening as he certainly would have. This award The Herve King Memorial Trophy was donated to the club by the family of his partner Sarah Benkel and fittingly the initial recipient of the Trophy was Luke Gedling who did much to help his team-mates overcome the tragedy.
Another special presentation was to go to Dorothy & Peter Brook, they were presented with a crystal decanter and glasses to say a big thank you to both for their hard work and dedication at the club. Dorothy retired at the end of this season after ten years, Dorothy's work as hospitality host at the club has become legendary with her home made cakes always' a hit with all. Both have served on the committee at the club over the years but before that they had spent many a year at Lewes FC, Peter informed me that it was at Lewes FC they first met and that Dorothy had almost reached fifty years of football connected with these two clubs. Dorothy said that she did not want to retire but health has dictated it was time to stop. I know for a fact it was not an easy decision for her as she never wants to let anybody down. A big thank you to both and perhaps we will see you outside watching a whole match with us
Chairman Richard Soan said that the tragic death of Herve King while playing for Ringmer overshadowed what in many respects had been a successful season. The first XI had reached the third round of the FA Vase for the first time in the club’s history. They also reached the final of the John O’Hara League Cup only to be beaten 9-10 in a penalty shoot out. In addition they reached the semi finals of the R.U.R. Cup and the Brighton Charity Cup. Pride of place went though to the achievements of the Reserves who finished second in the County League Reserve Section East to secure promotion and they also reached the semi final of the Sussex Intermediate Cup, for the first time since 1963, before losing 0-1 to the Sussex County League Division 3 champions, Loxwood. Many of the Reserve players also played for the youth team. Even more remarkable, and a sure sign of the club’s commitment to bringing on the young players, 25 Reserve or Youth team players also featured on merit for the first XI during the year.
Richard Soan then presented the Reserves squad with their runners up medals.
I do apologies if you are not pictured recieving your medals but it happened so fast my flash on the camera could not keep up!!
AWARD |
RESENTED TO |
Herve King Memorial Trophy |
Luke Gedling |
Player of the Year |
|
1st XI |
Ryan MacMillan |
2nd XI |
Jamie Gray |
U18's |
Paul O'Donnell |
Players Player of the Year |
|
1st XI |
Marc Whiteman |
2nd XI |
Aaron Last |
U18's |
Josh Hawkes |
Top Scorer |
|
1st XI |
Marc Whiteman (49) |
2nd XI |
Kieran Patel (23) |
U18's |
Robbie Frost (18) |
..Most Improved Player |
|
1st XI |
Joe Dryer |
2nd XI Most Improved Player |
Keiran Patel |
U18's Most Improved Player |
Louis Munnery |
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|
Young Player of the Year |
Jack Johnson |
Supporters Player of the Year |
Marc Whiteman |
Club Personality |
Ian Fairs |
Club Person |
Malcolm Crouch |
Chairmans Award |
Tom Argent |
RFC Very Special Award |
Dorothy & Peter Brook |
Special Thanks |
|
David Ruffles |
Debbie Munnery |
Tracy Argent |
Rob Hawkes |
Sally Crouch |
Alan Richardson |
Most of the award winners