Cowes Sports celebrated winning the Isle of Wight Senior (Gold) Cup and retaining their Wessex Premier status at their awards evening on Saturday (20th May).
The Yachtsmen’s 1st team ended their season in 16th place in the Wessex Premier. The reserves finished in a credible 3rd place in Isle of Wight Division 1.
Goalkeeper Ed Hatt won awards for Supporters’ Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year and Manager’s Player of the Year.
Harrison Dempsey was Supporters’ Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year.
John McKie predictably won the Golden Boot for the most goals.
Cowes Sports have written:
“A fabulous presentation evening – a chance for the club to come together and acknowledge all the hard work over the last season.
“We are the senior club on the Island, and we are looking forward to our pre-season friendlies and the new 23/24 season to start.
Article continues below this advertisement “We would as a club like to thank everyone who helps keep our club going – on and off the pitch – and a massive thank you to our supporters: we are gaining more with each game.
“A new chapter has begun, and we are excited for our supporters to come on that journey with us.”
The evening’s award winners were:
Supporters’ Player of the Year: Ed Hatt and Harrison Dempsey
1st team Players’ Player of the Year: Ed Hatt
Bern Jeffery Award for 1st team leading goalscorer: John McKie (17 goals)
Reserve Team Leading Goalscorer: George Holmes
Bert Walters Award for Young Player of the Year: Harrison Dempsey
Frank Gibson Award for commitment and endeavour: Connor Furmidge
Most improved Player of the Year: Caleb Neale
Manager’s Player of the Year: Ed Hatt and Fin Phillips
Reserve Manager’s Player of the Year: Max Coshell and Dan Pearson
Club Person of the Year: Pete Jeffries
