Chesterfield fans welcome Liam Mandeville's Player of the Year gong
Liam Mandeville was a popular choice when he took the Player of the Year gong at Chesterfield FC’s annual awards night.
The versatile midfielder, a Spireite for seven years and a previous winner, picked up the award at the ceremony at the SMH Group Stadium after a vote by fans.
Among the reactions on social media, supporter Helen Groves said: “It could only be...he gives everything he has and such a great ambassador for our club.”
David McPhie claimed “Mandy” had been the “best player every season he’s been with us” and Gary Gorman called him a “great servant to the club and the ultimate professional”.
Sam Jacques said the 29-year-old was “first name on the team sheet without fail.”
The Players’ Player of the Year was Tom Naylor and it was a special night for James Berry.
He took home the Goal of the Season award for his beautifully despatched far post volley that bagged a late win for Chesterfield at Bristol Rovers in February.
Amy Nowell was the Player of the Year for the double-winning Chesterfield FC Women’s team.
Among the other prize winners on a night which also recognised staff and volunteers was super fan Elizabeth Smith.
She won the Outstanding Achievement for her many years helping organise True Blue Travel to away games and making sure all travelling supporters have a safe trip.
Assistant manager Danny Webb’s sterling work in and around the town for the club, its Trust and organisations was recognised with the Social Contribution Award.
Similarly, Chey Dunkley was recognised for arranging and supporting the players’ weekly visits into the community.
Roll of Honour in full:
Academy Player of the Year – Sponsored by MW Window Systems: James Sissons
Social Contribution – Sponsored by the Barrel Inn Blues Travel: Danny Webb
Community Trust Player of the Year – Sponsored by 1866 Sport Radio: Chey Dunkley
Chesterfield FC Women Player of the Year – Sponsored by See-Tech Ltd: Amy Nowelll
1866 Sport Player of the Year – Sponsored by Fluency: Dilan Markanday
Chesterfield FC Goal of the Season – Sponsored by Karen Child: James Berry (vs Bristol Rovers (A))
Outstanding Achievement – Sponsored in memory of Darran Bown: Elizabeth Smith
Players’ Player of the Year – Sponsored by LMD Vacuum Excavation: Tom Naylor
Player of the Year – Sponsored by Leengate Valves: Liam Mandeville
The night was hosted by Phil Tooley and sponsored by Leengate Valves.