As the night starts, Paddy gives the customary hello gesture. Paul has already started on the booze and the cheeks are turning red - are you sure this is your first beer? There is also a proper dodgy geezer in the background - that would be the manager - The Fat Bald Kid |
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TOP TACKLE |
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The first of the evenings awards was to recognise the individual who had given that little bit extra and made that - possibly - game changing tackle. Daz Hardy The reason for this is quite simple - Daz came onto the pitch as a substitute to add that little bit of umph to the play. Within the space of 10 seconds Daz had clattered one of the opposing team and sythed him down. Yellow Card. You couldn't believe it - it certainly changed the game. |
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Well - what can we say Neil - you said that you never had your arse out on the night. Take a look at the other photos and you will see that it is definately you. |
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DIVE OF THE SEASON |
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This is one of those odd trophies. This all came about after scoring goals and the season just couldn't end without there being a mention. On two occasions both of the players concerned had worked hard and managed to score a goal during the course of the game. Matt Pert both had the bright idea to do "The Dive". I would like to point out that the ground was reasonably hard and after jumping in the air (far too high) they came down to earth with a bang!!! On both occasions the players winded themselves and have vowed not to try that again - priceless. |
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DRUNK OF THE YEAR |
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This particular trophy is usually well fought for in the majority of pub teams - however in our first season there was only one clear winner. With the traditional Saturday night jaunt to "The Dirty Knack" - don't ask - you are probably better off not knowing - he always wanted a call in the morning to make sure he was up. On a couple of occasions the call was made - and yes he actually answered it - but at the start of the game he was nowhere to be seen. The only possible winner of this award:- Andrew Knights A true Drunk of the Year !!!!! |
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Here we have the Drunk of the Year himself - and guess what - he has got a beer in his hands - well actually all the players certainly had their fair share on the night. |
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CLUBMAN OF THE YEAR |
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This is one of those trophies that people are not sure about. It is for an individual who gives that extra to the club over and above the normal turning up and playing. I am pleased to say that there was only one possible winner on the evening and that was the manager The Fat Bald Kid On the back of this - as a show of appreciation all the players had a quick whip round and bought thirty pints of Fosters for the Fat Lad. This was greatly appeciated along with the hangovers that followed. |
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What do we have here - this is Al - our trusty right back who had a great season - but what seems to be the problem - he has filled one of the trophy's up with some conconction and can't even lift it. |
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MOST IMPROVED |
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When starting a new club it should be very difficult to see who the most improved player is throughout the season. This season was not hard at all - we originally started out playing five-a-side and he looked decidely dodgy at that. When we decided to form the 11-a-side team he put his heart on his shirt and gave 110% in every gane that he played. OK, a few mishaps on the way, but you are going to get that at centre half, especially if you have never played there before or haven't played for the last 16 years. Mick Hamlett Well Done Mick - you deserved it for your effort alone !!! |
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Here we have Wilky - The Keeper - he likes to think himself as somewhat of a Jerzy Dudek lookalike - well all we can say at this stage is that he certainly is entering into the SPIRIT of things. | |
MOST CONSISTENT PLAYER |
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Over the course of a season all the players vote at the end of each game for who they believe to be the Man of the Match. At the end of the Season the number of times an idivual has been voted then denotes the most consistent player. The player who won this only missed out on a few games where he didn't get a vote - and I seem to remember that this could have been due to being on holiday or when he was rested - under protest, I hasten to add. Allan Ellis Great stuff Al - same next season ? |
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"Al - have you some trophies by any chance ?" |
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SUPPORTERS PLAYER |
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One of the sought after trophies - this is voted by - of course - The Supporters. The unenviable task of getting up every Sunday morning and watching your friends chase a ball round while the rain and wind is battering you. Allan Ellis This is added to The Most Consistent Player of the Season - a good evening for someone at least !!! |
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Andy Bland - what are you doing - another one of The Sheps lot that likes to get his arse out. |
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PLAYERS PLAYER |
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The Players Player trophy is voted for throughout the year and at the end of every game each player and the supporters, vote for a Man of the Match. These are totalled up at the end of the season and the player with the most votes gets the Players Player award. Jamey Cox A fantastic addition to the team - well done Jamey. |
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Andy Wilky - what's that you have in you hand? |
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MANAGERS PLAYER |
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Ther Managers Player award is totaled up at the end of the season with the Boss - The Fat Bald Kid - voting after each game on a 1, 2 & 3 basis. Andrew Wilkinson You can see the look of surprise on his face in the above photo. Personally I think he quite liked winning that trophy. |
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As you can see - by this point Wilky has definatley had enough. Not being content at getting the Managers Player award he also wants to get in on all of the photos as well. |
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PLAYER OF THE SEASON |
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The Player of the Season award is voted for by each player and supporter. This is a single vote for an individual who has thought to have had an excellent season. Allan Ellis Al, a fantastic season and all your efforts have been rewarded. |
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Steve Wilky deceides to have a go at this drink. Everybody else seems to have had a go. |
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Al is now looking very happy with himself - clutching them trophies not letting anyone near them. |
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Surely we have seen enough this evening - first Neil, then Blandy and now Wilky - ah well - by this time he has got to be well drunk. |
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Well that is the conclusion of the presentation night, you would think so - wouldn't you, but no, the drinking and frolics carried on till late that evening. I can reassure you that no one was up early the next morning. Have a look at the presentation night for 2002/2003 and see who the winners were. Or simply have a look at the role of honour. I hope that this gives you an idea of the great nights that are had by all at The Shepherds Arms. |
Presentation - 2001/02 Season
The first end of season presentation night. As you will understand from the following pictures, the team really do enjoy a good "boozy do!".
Every Sunday after the game all the players have a beer or two or in the majority of cases several - however there is always something about the presentation nights. Everybody along with wives and partners seem to go that extra step and get absolutely legless. The first presentation night was no exception.
Thanks must be given to Luke and Debbie for their sponsorship and supplying the kit for our first season. You can find more information on LA Pert Contracting in our sponsors page.
As is normal, thanks also goes to the lunatic supporters who brave the weather on those rain soaked, freezing, hail stone and on the rare occasion sunny Sunday mornings. Without this support we would not be the team that we are.