On Saturday evening at the Parkside community centre the club held a presentation evening, this was the first time in many years such an event has been held. It was an opportunity for players, officials and supporters from the male teams to mix on a social level away from the pitch.
Besides the delicious buffet and awards, there was a raffle which yielded a range of prizes for the lucky winners and two items of West Ham United memorabilia were auctioned off for a combined total of £155.
Incoming chairman Rob O’Brien’s speech urged everyone from all levels to get involved with the club as much as possible as we target a return to the Ryman league and in particular the current work that is being carried out at Mayesbrook Park including the new bar for which work is well under way.
On her final engagement as chairman of Barking FC Gill Faherty thanked everybody on behalf herself and husband John who is also retiring from his role as secretary for their help and support over the last four years. A presentation was made to Gill and John to thank them for all the time and hard work they have put into the club since taking the helm in 2007 and guiding us through some very choppy waters.
Our best wishes and thanks go out to John and Gill on their “retirement” and look forward to their presence as supporters for many years to come.
Awards both individual and by team were made to the following youth sides:
Under 18’s (London) – Presented by Martin Haywood
Under 18’s (Herts South) – Presented by Craig Hornby
Under 16’s - Presented by Paul Rodney
Under 15’s - Presented by Kevin Bell
Under 14’s - Presented by Barry Chapman
On the senior team front the headline maker was Chas Liddiard (pictured right with Steve Havers) who scooped three awards – Supporters player of the year, Players player of the year and a special award for his hat trick of hat tricks against Clapton, Barkingside and Hulbridge Sports in March. Neil Richards was rewarded for all of his hard work with a special award from Rob O’Brien.
The full list of winners was:
Supporters player of the year – Chas Liddiard
Runner up – Ben Jones
Committee player of the year – Craig Greenwood
Players player of the year – Chas Liddiard
Runner up – Chris Clark
Managers player of the year – Scott Walsh
Special awards –
Chas Liddiard and Neil Richards
For photos of the awards click here
