Falcons Awards Night 2009

Clyde Valley Falcons held their annual awards night on Saturday in the ex serviceman's club in Wishaw. The evening was really well supported by players , friends and family .

The evening was hosted by coach Gillespie and coach Farral  ( Wishaws new Ant and Dec they thought but we thought more Laurel and Hardie with their patter) .

Coach Gillespie started off the evening with some well deserved thanks to the people who make the team work but because they do such a good job are never noticed Lynn Samuel - Jo Woods and Steve Fallan and others .

He then went on to thank the sponsors of the trophies for the donations and for attending .

Finally the players were announced and joined the proceedings .

The coaches thanked the players for the efforts throughout the year at training and on game days .

The first award was the induction into the Hall of fame  and went to Callum Woods for his contribution to the team . Callum was restricted this year as he was injured and is also a top class sprinter and is preparing for the Commonwealth and Olympic games .

The team wish Callum well in his attempt to qualify. Also inducted was Nicki Farrel who's induction was unusual as it is usually a players last year but Nicki has a year to go at Junior and shows promise as a leader and as a player.He also was presented with the Most Improved Aard as he took great strides in his performance on and off the field this year

Alistair Sidley - Gets the Braveheart award for his efforts in standing in at QB and doing a wonderful job.

Anthony McCallum - Picked up the rookie of the year . He is an outstanding runner and a prospect for next year .

Sean Fallan - received the coaches award for his all round efforts on the team . The coach said " Sean is one of those players who plays every where and any where as long as he gets to play .

Defencive MVP - Went to Mike Orr . Mike typifies a defencive player , he lives for the contact and whether first or last to the tackle you always know when he arrives as you hear the thud of pads .

Offensive MVP - Went to Be Filmar. I watched Ben at the British finals handle a player twice his size all game long . Ben loves the sport and is a great example of a lineman and tackler .

MVP - This award was well merited by Craig Samuel . He plays running back - receiver - safety - linebacker and anywhere else you could fit him . He is the type of players first on a .team sheet by the coaches .

The final award of the evening is one of the most sought after awards in a players carreer its the

Player Player of the year - This went to two stalwarts of the team as the voting was evenly split between them and both players deserved it they were Ben Filmar and Craig Samuels .

Once again the coaches would like to thank all who supported them through the year either by helping or financially .

If you would like to play for the Falcons next year contact Coach Mac on 07787785262 ages 14 to 16 and if you are 16 to 19 you can play youth and over 19 its the Blackhawks

The Longhorns training is at Cambuslang this week from 11 sharp till 1 ish . It is on artificial turf so trainers and long sleeves and joggies

Please Contact Colin 07787785262 or sonofmatt@yahoo.co.uk for any details