Farnborough OBG FC

Presentations

2024-25

Our annual club presentation evening took place on Saturday 14 June in the clubhouse lounge at Farrow Fields.

The club's President, Ian Couchman Ian Couchman compered the evening. Danny Saines organised the ordering and engraving of all trophies, supplied by Supreme Trophies and Engraving.

Ian and Danny were very busy as they took on bar duties with the assistance of Jordan Glen.

As far as the awards themselves go, First XI striker Chris McGinty Ian Couchman swept the board with an unprecedented three club awards (Robert Taylor Trophy, Stanley Cole Trophy and Vic Farrow Golden Boot) along with a team award and a league winners medal.

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Club Awards

The President's Salver

Presented to the member who has best served the club - chosen by the club President.

Awarded to Paul Eddleston

Paul Eddleston

Presented by Ian Couchman.

The Robert Taylor Trophy

Presented to the playing member considered to have best served the club - chosen by the management committee.

Awarded to Chris McGinty

Chris McGinty

Presented by Ian Couchman.

The Stanley Cole Trophy

Presented to the player considered to be the most enthusiastic playing member - calculated on total appearances.

Won by Chris McGinty and Jack Eddleston (tied)

Chris McGinty Jack Eddleston

Presented to Chris by Ian Couchman. Collected on behalf of Jack by his mother Jackie.

The Eric Shoebridge
Sportsmanship Cup

Presented to the playing member considered to be the most sporting - chosen by the management committee.

Awarded to Paul Atherton

Paul Atherton

Presented by Ian Couchman.

The Wally Freeman
Young Player Trophy

Presented to the young player considered to be the most promising - chosen by the management committee.

Awarded to Ben Hattley

Ben Hattley

Presented by Ian Couchman.

The Vic Farrow
Golden Boot Cup

Presented to the player scoring most goals for a single league team.

Awarded to Chris McGinty

Chris McGinty

Presented by Ian Couchman.

The Paul Tanton Cup

Presented to the player scoring most goals for a single non-competitive vets team.

Awarded to Steve Shippey

Steve Shippey

Presented by Ian Couchman.

Team Achievements

First XI

Champions, NRG 24hr Gym Kent County League Division Two West

First XI

Team Awards

Players' Player of the Season

Chosen by the players of each team and awarded to the player considered to be the most outstanding and consistent.

First XI

Grant Kelsey

Grant Kelsey

Presented by Luke Johnson

Second XI

Harry Burbidge

Harry Burbidge

Harry was unable to attend.

Saturday Vets

Shaun Cross

Shaun Cross

Presented by Ben Tomkins.

Sunday XI

Mason Horne

Mason Horne

Mason was unable to attend.

Sunday WESFA

Charlie Killick

Charlie was unable to attend.

Red Vets

Steve Shippey

Steve Shippey

Presented by Lee Gibbs (!) and Paul Tanton.

Yellow Vets (the Mick Gearing Trophy)

Jordan Brown

Jordan was unable to attend.

Managers' Player of the Season

Chosen by the manager(s) of each team.

First XI

Chris McGinty

Chris McGinty

Presented by Luke Johnson.

Second XI

Calvin Parker

Calvin Parker

Calvin was unable to attend.

Saturday Vets

Shaun Cross

Shaun Cross

Presented by Ben Tomkins.

Sunday XI

Danny Cumber

Danny Cumber

Danny was unable to attend.

Sunday WESFA

Ben Coleman

Ben was unable to attend.

Red Vets

Steve Shippey

Steve Shippey

Presented by Lee Gibbs (!) and Paul Tanton.

Yellow Vets

Danny Mullings

Danny was unable to attend.

Special Award

Jez Allen

Jez Allen

In appreciation of 35 years' loyal service.

Jez was unable to attend.

Thanks to...

So much goes in to running a club with seven adult teams. We would like to thank...

All the team managers and assistants.

Groundsman: Steve Viner

Clubhouse Volunteers: Sara Viner and the Saturday morning crew

Club Welfare Officer: Megan Glen

Kit and sponsorship Officer: Jordan Glen

Webmaster and Club Photographer: Colin Brazier

Social Media: Jordan Glen and Scarlett Saines

Fixtures and Referees Officer: Paul Parsons

Football Accreditation Officer: Ian McGrath

All our bar staff and helpers.