Roll of Honour & Club Awards
League Champions
U12 Wanderers
U13 Dynamos (Joint)
U15 Wanderers
U16 Hawks
League Runners Up/Promoted
U16 Wolves
Men’s Sceptre League
Men’s Pope and Smith
Men’s Chelmsford Invitation
League Cup Winners
U15 Wanderers
Cup Finalists/Runners Up
U11 Panthers
U14 Lions
U16 Hawks
Tournament Winners
U8 Lions
Junior Section
Most Improved Junior Team.
U11 Eagles.
U8 Lions.
U11 Pink Dolphins.
Winner – U11 Eagles. Following a difficult start to the season, losing players and incurring some hard results; the Eagles have constantly improved and achieved some strong results towards the end of the campaign.
Junior Manager of the Year.
Tony Hudson (U9 Pumas)
Joe Foot (U9 Tigers)
Mark Smith (U7 Reds)
Winner – Joe Foot. Joe has created a close-knit team with the Tigers and shows fantastic commitment, besides having the furthest commute to the Club every weekend. He has superb support and help within the team and recently played a major part in our own mini U9 Tournament at Meadowbank.
Junior Team of the Year.
U9 Lions.
U11 Panthers.
U11 Warriors.
Winner – U11 Panthers. The Panthers have improved brilliantly throughout the season. Their hard work was rewarded with a medals cup final, while just missing out in the Thames section title.
Youth Section
Most Improved Team of the Year
U13 Dynamos.
U18 Swifts.
U13 Flamingos.
Winner – U13 Dynamos. The Dynamos have a fantastic team ethic and have enjoyed their best season to date. Following some difficult times, ‘Derek and the Dynamos’ finished this season as Joint League Winners, playing in some high-pressure play-offs to achieve this.
Youth Manager of the Year.
Rob Debell (U16 Wolves)
Keith Glynn (U12 Wanderers)
Derek Markey (U13 Dynamos)
Winner – Rob Debell. Rob took charge of an already successful Warriors team and has enhanced and improved on their already impressive results. The season saw the team just miss out on the League title, but were rewarded with promotion as runners up. An excellent season! Rob makes running his team look easy and goes about it without the other managers knowing!
Youth Team of the Year.
U15 Wanderers.
U12 Wanderers.
U16 Hawks.
Winner – U16 Hawks. The Hawks found themselves in an extremely competitive league this year, with some tough physical games to contest. Lee and the boys experienced the disappointment of losing a cup final late in the season, but bounced back with a winning attitude and determination, to secure the League Title on the last day of the season – in front of a record crowd at Compass Gardens!
Adult Section
Adult Team Manager of the Year.
Tony Grisedale (Men’s Sceptre League)
Paul Bowers (Men’s Pope & Smith League)
Tom Ketland (Men’s 1st Mid Essex League)
Winner – Tony Grisedale. Tony has seen his team grow from boys to men, having been involved throughout their youth careers. He has developed his squad to have a great team spirit and ensures it is maintained to a high standard. His team finished third in the League, while enduring a run of extremely tight results. Tony has achieved this whilst holding the position of our Joint Treasurer this season.
Adult Team of the Year.
Men’s Sceptre League.
Pope and Smith League.
Chelmsford Invitation League.
Winner – Pope & Smith. This team have enjoyed a great first season with SWFU, narrowly missing out on our first senior Cup Final. The team’s results consistently improved throughout the season and ended with a well-deserved ‘League Runners Up’ trophy and promotion to Division Two.
Club Achievement Awards.
Young Persons Award.
Nathan Warren.
Charles Thompson.
Callum Crouch.
Winner – Charles Thompson. Charles has been a leader in his team since a very young age, and still points out what his manager should be doing today. Charles has also been helping with coaching our youngsters at the Development Squad and was a real help to the Club at this years ‘Presentation Day’.
Clubman of the Year.
Manny Cross (U11 Eagles & Committee)
Mark Smith (U7 Reds)
Ray Chettur (Men’s Sceptre League & Committee)
Winner – Mark Smith. Mark has experienced a ‘baptism of fire’ in his first full season with the Club; having to step into the role of Team Manager and Coach, following Martin’s departure. Mark is welcoming to all players and will literally take anyone into his training sessions. Mark also displayed his outstanding commitment to the Club’s Presentation Day – setting up, clearing up and helping to run the day. He even brought his wife, mum and family along, to help provide refreshments on the day.
A vote of thanks was also given to Darren Thompson, Chris Firminger, Manny Cross, Ray Chettur and the Committee for their tireless commitment this year.
Finally, a BIG thank you to all our team’s parents, families and supporters. Our players love their football! But they could not enjoy it without your support!
Thank you.
Here’s the full list of awards for this season:
Mini Soccer Team of the Year
Winner
U9 Hawks
Nominated
U12 Dolphins
U7 Lions
Mini Soccer Manager of the Year
Winner
Paul Norton & Team
Nominated
Paul Weeks
Nigel Wickersham/Dave Wilson
Mini Most Improved team of the Year
Winner
U11 Redcats
Nominated
U8 Swifts
U10 Jaguars
Youth Team of the Year
Winner
U15 Lions
Nominated
U13 Terriers
U16 Wanderers
Youth Manager of the Year
Winner
Andy Crouch & Team
Nominated
Matt Thornton/Dean Lampshire
Carl Cripps & Team
Youth Most Improved Team of the Year
Winner
U13 Terriers
Nominated
U14 Flamingos
U15 Lions
Men’s Team of the Year
Winner
Sceptre Div 5
Nominated
Pope & Smith
Sxeptre Div 4
Men’s Manager of the Year
Winner
Richard Bass/Andy Mayson
Nominated
Paul Bowers
Tony Grisedale & Team
Men’s Most Improved team of the Year
Winner
Pope & Smith
Nominated
Sceptre Div 5
Sceptre Div 4
Clubman of the Year
Winner
Paul Humphries
Nominated
Andy Crouch
Helen Pasquale
It has been a great season of success for many teams, well done to everyone involved.
U7 Panthers
Winners
Roots Hall Tournament
Maldon Saint Tournament
U8 Lions
Winners
GSA Academy Tournament
U8 Rangers
Winners
Heybridge Swifts Summer Tournament
U13 Eagles
League Shield Finalists
U14 Terriers
League Winners
U15 Vipers
KO Cup, League Cup & League Winners
U16 Lions
League Cup Finalists
U18 Hawks
League Cup & League Winners & KO Cup Finalists
Men’s Pope & Smith
League Cup Winners
Here’s the full list of awards for this season:
Mini Soccer Team of the Year
Winner
U8 Lions
Mini Soccer Manager of the Year
Winner
Terry Fisk & Rob Wilson U11 Jaguars
Mini Most Improved team of the Year
Winner
U12 Leopards
Youth Team of the Year
Winner
U15 Vipers
Youth Manager of the Year
Winner
Lee Bull U18 Hawks
Youth Most Improved Team of the Year
Winner
U13 Eagles
Men’s Team of the Year
Winner
Pope & Smith
Clubman of the Year
Winner
Helen Pasquale
Congratulations to all of our teams for their efforts during the 2021/22 season.
U11 Lions
Blackwater & Dengie League
Division 1: League Cup Winners
U11 Eagles
Blackwater & Dengie League
Division 5: League Cup Winners
U12 Swifts
Blackwater & Dengie League
Division 3: League Runners Up
Division 3: League Cup Runners Up
U14 Pumas
Sunday Youth Sunday League
Division B: Spring Shield Winners
U14 Falcons
Southend Youth Sunday League
Division A: League Winners
Division A: League Cup – Winners
U15 Leopards
Blackwater & Dengie League
Division 2: League Runners Up
Division 2: League Cup Runners Up
U16 Eagles
Southend Youth Sunday League
Division B: League Runners Up
U17 Phoenix
Southend Youth Sunday League
Division A: League Cup Runners Up
Men’s Sunday Reserves
Chelmsford Sunday League
Essex Junior County Cup – Winners
Peter Gillot Trophy – Winners
Earlier in the year the club held it’s awards evening at Club Woodham for the 2021/22 season, This gave us the chance to recognise all the coaches and managers for their efforts throughout the season, list of award winners below.
Category Winners
5v5 U7 – U8
Team of the Year U8 Leopards
Manager of the Year U8 Lions (Kevin Mandy)
Most Improved U8 Tigers
7v7 U9 – U10
Team of the Year U9 Panthers
Manager of the Year U9 White Sharks (Nick Martin, Luke Hipgrave & Kristian Hills)
Most Improved U9 Blue Sharks
9v9 U11 – U12
Team of the Year U11 Lions
Manager of the Year U12 Swifts (Chris Firminger)
Most Improved U12 Eagles
Youth U13 – U18
Team of the Year U14 Falcons
Manager of the Year U14 Pumas (Tony Hudson)
Most Improved U14 Jaguars
Girls U9 – U16
Team of the Year U16 Dolphins
Manager of the Year U9 Hurricanes (James Butcher)
Most Improved U10 Spitfires
Men’s
Team of the Year Men’s Sunday Reserves
Manager of the Year Men’s Sunday Firsts (Lee Bull)
Clubman of the Year Jayme Huskinson
We will shortly be setting the date for the 2022/23 awards evening.
Congratulations to all of our teams for their efforts during the 2022/23 season
U8 Hawks
Blackwater & Dengie League
Colchester SCS Tournament – Winners
SWFU 2022 Tournament – Winners
U9 Tigers
Blackwater & Dengie League
Maldon & Tiptree Tournament – Winners
U10 Wolves
Blackwater & Dengie League
SWFU 2022 Tournament: Winners
Division: Blackwater League Cup – Winners
Maldon & Tiptree Tournament – Runners Up
U11 Reds
Blackwater & Dengie League
Eversleigh 2022 Tournament – Winners
U11 Whites
Blackwater & Dengie League
Division 4: League Cup – Winners
U12 Lions
Brentwood Youth League
Division: Premier League – Winners
U13 Reds
Southend Youth Sunday League
Division A: League Cup – Runners Up
U15 Falcons
Southend Youth Sunday League
Division: Premier League Cup – Winners
Cup: League Cup – Winners
Division: Premier League – Runners Up
U15 Redcats
Essex County Girls League
Divison D: League – Winners
U18 Dolphins
Essex County Girls League
Division C: League – Winners
On Friday 8th September the club held it’s awards evening at Club Woodham for the 2022/23 season, this gave us the chance to recognise all the coaches and managers for their efforts throughout the season, list of award winners below.
Category Winners
5v5 U7 – U8
Team of the Year: U7 Cobras
Manager of the Year: U8 Lions (John Dumas)
Most Improved: U8 Jaguars
7v7 U9 – U10
Team of the Year: U10 Wolves
Manager of the Year: U10 Wolves (Dan Preston)
Most Improved: U8 Hawks
9v9 U11 – U12
Team of the Year: U12 Lions
Manager of the Year: U11 Whites (Patrick Bines)
Most Improved: U11 Whites
Youth U13 – U18
Team of the Year: U15 Falcons
Manager of the Year: U15 Falcons (Mo Allsop)
Most Improved: U13 Swifts
Girls U9 – U16
Team of the Year: U18 Dolphins
Manager of the Year: U13 Ravens (Rob & Stacey Coster)
Most Improved: U15 Redcats
Men’s Section
Most Improved: Men’s Sunday First
Clubman of the Year:Nick Martin (U11 White Sharks)
Special recognition for their work during the season: Mike Warren
Thank you to Tara Allen who stepped down from managing the U15 Redcats.
Mention for Iain Watts who stepped down as the club’s Secretary earlier in the month.
U10 Lions
Blackwater & Dengie League
Blackwater League Cup – Runners Up
U11 Wolves
Brentwood Youth Alliance League
Delaware Trophy – Winners
U12 Mavericks
SWFU Tournament – Winners
Canvey Island Tournament – Winners
Brentwood Youth Alliance League
Trophy – Winners
ESF Regional Tournament – Winners
ESF National Tournament – Runners Up
U12 Panthers
Blackwater & Dengie League
Division 1 – Runners Up
Division 1 League Cup – Runners Up
U13 Eagles
Heybridge Swift Tournament – Winners
U12 Panthers
Blackwater & Dengie League
Division 1 – Runner Up
U13 Lions
Brentwood Youth Alliance League
Premier Division – Champions
U16 Falcons
Southend Sunday Junior League
Premier Division – Runners Up
U16 Pumas
Southend Sunday Junior League
Division A – Winners
Charity Shield – Runners Up
A number of the Leagues have recently held their AGM’s ahead of the 2024/25, the club are delighted to announce that the following teams have been awarded Sportmanship / Fairplay Awards for 2023/24 season from their respective leagues.
Blackwater & Dengie League
U7 Titans – Sportsmanship Award Runner Up
U8 Lions – Sportmanship Award Winners
U12 Whites – Sportsmanship Award Winners
U14 Swifts – Sportmanship Award Winners
Brentwood Youth Alliance
U10 Leopards – Sportsmanship Award Winners
Men’s Sunday Sceptre League
Men’s Sunday First – Secretary Awards Winners
Men’s Sunday Reserves – Fairplay Award Winners
2023/24 Managers Awards
5v5 U7’s-U8’s
Most Improved – U8 Panthers
Manager of the Year – Dan Short (U7 Titans)
Team of the Year – U7 Titans
7v7 U9’s-U10’s
Most Improved – U9 Jaguars
Manager of the Year – Kevin Mandy (U10 Lions)
Team of the Year – U10 Lions
9v9 U11’s-U12’s
Most Improved – U12 Panthers
Manager of the Year – Colin Wilkins (U11 Blues)
Team of the Year – Dan Preston
11v11 U13’s-U18’s
Most Improved – U13 Eagles
Manager of the Year – Rob Wilson & Ben Pritchard (U16 Jaguars)
Team of the Year – U16 Pumas
Girls
Most Improved – U10 Raptors
Manager of the Year – Paul Burgess & Kristian Hills (U12 Mavericks)
Team of the Year – U12 Mavericks
Clubman of the Year
Kevin Mandy – Developments Squad Ages 3-5 & U10 Lions
Special Recognition
Iain Watts – Stepped down for the committee and club secretary role
James Butcher – Girls Coordinator
Jayme Huskinson – Treasurer
Teams the left at the end of last season
U10 Leopards
U13 Lions – Brentwood League Premier League Winners
League Sportsmanship Awards
Blackwater & Dengie League
U7 Titans – Runners Up
U8 Lions – Winners
U12 Whites – Winners
U14 Swifts – Winners
Brentwood Youth Alliance League
U10 Leopards – Winners
Men’s Sunday Sceptre League
Men’s Sunday First – Secretary Award Winners
Men’s Sunday Reserves – Fairplay Award Winners