Gibson wins hat-trick of Trojans prizes
Gibson claimed the first team player of the year, along with the players’ player and supporters’ player awards in what has been a terrific season.
Most improved first team player was Jake Hickling, Liam Morley took the coach’s special award, while long standing secretary Andrew Byram received a 20 years service award.
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Hide AdMark Hodgson was named A team players’ player and supporters’ player of the year, with Lee Smith taking A team player of the year. Jordan Truelove was most improved A team player.
Club Awards
Margaret Ward Trophy: Dom Mason. Rod Brook Award: Ben Kendall. Stanley Gath Memorial Cup: Rachel Hodgson. John Bragg Memorial Trophy (joint winners): Ian Rayner & Wayne Loney. Roy Harrison Memorial Trophy (Clubman of the year): Sam Ratcliffe.
n Thornhill are celebrating a £1,000 cash windfall from Challenge Cup sponsors Tetley’s.
Thornhill secured the most mentions on Facebook and Twitter using Tetley’s slogan #PassitOn during May.
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Hide AdFormer Trojans players Danny Brough (Huddersfield Giants) and Paul Sykes (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats) presented a cheque for £1,000 to Trojans officials.
Chairman Gordon Ratcliffe said: “The £1,000 is the culmination of lots of hard work. For Tetley’s to offer this to clubs, who are always struggling to find finances, is fantastic.”