CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2007

FC BRIMINGTON

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 08

Pen Nook

PRESENTED BY DAVID HOLDSWORTH Sheffield United

Receiving the award is Cliff Thomas, Simon Newton, Elliott Christie, Tom Simpson and Matt Collier

A cultured defender, David, along with Dean, was one half of one of football’s most famous brother combinations. David was a crowd favourite who went on to skipper the Blades and is now a regular back at Bramall Lane as a commentator with Radio Sheffield.

Newcomers to the League, FC Brimington made a stuttering start but have since had victories against a number of their title rivals and became the last surviving Blades Super Draw League side in the County FA Sunday Cup competitions.

PRESENTED BY Glenn Roeder Norwich City

Receiving the award is John Brook, Brett Wainwright, Scott Birch and Mark Dobbs

Norwich City could hardly have been any lower this season when Glenn took over as manager, but he quickly began to restore the player’s confidence and they now look a good bet to survive another season in the championship.

Pen Nook start to the season look to have ruined their chances of an immediate return to the CBC Premier, but since December a run of nineteen points out of a possible twenty one, scoring thirty one goals in the process, has seen them leap into the top three.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

SEPTEMBER 2007

SHEFFIELD CIVIL SERVICE

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

OCTOBER 07

Pitsmoor Royal oak

PRESENTED BY BRYAN ROBSON manager of Sheffield United

Receiving the award is Civil Services Martyn Kitridge, Richard Smith, Richard Hodgson and Jamie Hanwell

After being recognised as England’s top footballer of his generation, Bryan has gone on to take that same commitment and drive into management and before joining the Blades had successful stints as manager at Middlesbrough and West Brom. 

Civil Service won just four games all last season, but after an injection of new young blood into one of the League’s oldest clubs, Richard Smith’s team has won that many in the first month of the new season, and at the end of September they stand proudly at the top of the Division Two table

PRESENTED BY DAVID HOLDSWORTH Sheffield United

Receiving the award is Lee Percival and

A cultured defender, David, along with Dean, was one half of one of football’s most famous brother combinations. David was a crowd favourite who went on to skipper the Blades and is now a regular back at Bramall Lane as a commentator with Radio Sheffield.

Pitsmoor Royal Oak have bounced back from the disappointment of defeat in last season's Cup Final to establish themselves as favourites for promotion from Division One and a possible return to the League Cup Final at Bramall Lane with a run of eight consecutive wins.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

FEBRUARY 2007

ECCLESFIELD TRAVELLERS

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

MARCH 07

TELECOM SPORTS

PRESENTED BY SEAN O'DRISCOLL manager of Doncaster Rovers

Receiving the award is Ecclesfield Travellers Craig Senior and Sean Touhey

After serving his apprenticeship at Bournemouth, where,  without vast resources at his disposal, he helped form a team praised for its style, Shaun has now been given the task of taking Rovers to the Championship.

After taking the Division Two title last season, Ecclesfield Travellers didn’t make the start expected of them, but four wins in February made it seven in a row, a sequence that has seen them rise to the top of Division One for the first time and secure a place in the League Cup semi finals.

PRESENTED BY SEAN BEAN

Receiving the award is Andrew Johnstone (left) and Garry Wright

Hollywood joins the list of presenters with Sheffield born and bred actor Sean Bean. Instead of welding, this 100% Blade chose to go to arts school at Rotherham and has gone on to become one of TV and film’s best known faces. After starring as Sharpe on TV, his many movies include The Lord of the Rings and James Bond’s Goldeneye.

Eight wins from their last nine games, including victories over all their nearest title rivals, has shot this very young Telecom Sports side to the very brink of a return to the top flight after an absence of more than 12 years.

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CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

NOVEMBER 2006

HANDSWORTH OLD BOYS

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

DEC 06 / JAN 07

MOSBOROUGH ROYAL OAK

PRESENTED BY BRIAN LAWS manager of Sheff Wednesday

Receiving the award is Handsworth Old Boys' secretary Dave Wragg

Brian was part of Brian Clough’s special Forest side and he has obviously brought some of the Clough magic into management with him. First with Grimsby Town and then with Scunthorpe United, Brian has built good footballing sides capable of winning games and it’s these qualities that have been evident in his terrific start to his Owls career.

Although they made a slow start to their first season back in the League, the Old Boys have shown they are determined to win some honours as quickly as possible. At the start of November their young side caused a stir with a League Cup win over CBC Premier Redmires. They followed that with two wins and a draw against some of their main title rivals and they currently lie in second place on goal difference only.

PRESENTED BY BRIAN DEANE

Receiving the award are Russ & Craig Woolley of Mosborough Royal Oak

Brian had to be Dave Bassett’s finest signing and has since become a real Blades legend. He terrorised defences throughout the land at the highest level, was capped for England, and gone down in history as scorer of the Premiership’s first ever goal.

After starting life in the League slowly, Oak have now built a young team capable of challenging for honours. This season they were the League’s last survivors in the County FA Cups, reaching the Sunday Junior Cup quarter finals for the first time, and have reached the semi finals of the League Cup for the first time.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

MARCH 2006

LOXLEY

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

OCTOBER 2006

NIAGARA

PRESENTED BY ALAN KNILL manager of Rotherham United

Secretary Domonic Ambler receives the award, with Chris Whalley (left) and Carl Wells (right)

Given all the off-field problems at Rotherham United nobody could have done more than Alan Knill to try to keep the Millers in League One.

Loxley took the award after a month of victories that revived their hopes of securing a Division two promotion place.

PRESENTED BY BRIAN KIDD

Receiving the award are Niagara's Paul Cadman and Mark Staniforth

Brian Kidd has become a legend in the game. Both as a player and as a coach with Manchester United he has won the European Champions Cup along with just about every domestic honour and his expertise could be a crucial factor as the Blades try to establish a foothold in the Premiership.

After a slow start in their first season back in the CBC Premier, Niagara’s season exploded to life with four straight wins, including victories over the Meadowhall Premier leaders Handsworth Old Crown and Barnsley’s The Kendray in the Sunday Senior Cup.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

JANUARY 2006

ECCLESFIELD TRAVELLERS

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

FEBRUARY 2006

Lynthorpe Oak

PRESENTED BY DARIO GRADI MBE manager of Crewe A

Secretary Paul Bashforth receives the award, with Jayson Reeves (left) and Jamie Grayson (right)

Dario Gradi's record at Crewe compares with anyone else in the game. He has produced a succession of players that have gone on to greater fame and fortune in the top flight and England, and anyone who sees his team play can see his footballing principles.

Travellers have been impressive all season, but in the new year they have reached the Junior Cup semi finals, beat Burgoyne Arms in the League Cup and their main Division Two title rivals, Pitsmoor Hotel in the league.

PRESENTED BY George Burley manager of Southampton

To secretary Steve Cummings

George graced the game as a player in Ipswich Town’s glory years and for Scotland. When he made the transition to manager he brought the same qualities to his teams and no one would bet against him leading the Saints back into the Premiership.

Lynthorpe Oak were in great form before a tragic road accident claimed the lives of Steve Fairbank and Shaun Rhodes, but they have honoured their team mates by returning to action and in doing so helping  to rebuild the lives of their friends and families.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

OCTOBER 2005

wOODHOUSE gEORGE

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

DECEMBER 2005

wOODHOUSE West End

PRESENTED BY COLIN LEE manager of Millwall

Secretary Dave Askey receives the award

No stranger to the harsher side of football after spells in charge of Wolves and Walsall, Colin couldn’t have taken over the helm at Millwall at a more difficult time, but if anyone can help Millwall climb the table, it’s Colin.

After taking the League title last season, George looks odds on to retain it after an all-win start was maintained in October with three league wins, scoring 15 goals with none against, and two eight goal Senior Sunday Cup victories.

PRESENTED BY STEVE COPPELL manager of Reading

To manager Bill Fuller, with Andy West (left) and David Haley (right)

The achievements of Reading this season is a real testament to Steve's managerial abilities, with his side breaking the record for the number of games undefeated in English football's second tier. Having won every League and League Cup game since the end of September, West End are putting a similar record together and one of the areas oldest clubs could well be heading towards a League and Cup double in their first season in the top flight.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

MARCH / APRIL 2005

REDMIREs

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

SEPTEMBER 2005

Dronfield Town 

PRESENTED BY DENNIS WISE manager of Millwall

Striker Luke Siggs, secretary Derek Siggs and skipper Des Pike receive the award

Part of the famous Wmbledon ‘Crazy Gang’, Dennis went on to star for Chelsea and England and, despite his 5’ 6” frame, he was a driving force from midfield – and still is, as his 5 goals and 9 bookings this season show. He has taken that same competitive edge into management, leading unsung Millwall to the FA Cup Final and into Europe.

One of the League’s oldest clubs, Redmires have had plenty of ‘downs’ over the years, but this season has seen them on the up. Their mixture of youth and experience has seen them secure the Division One runners-up spot, but their feat in becoming only the second Blades Super Draw Sunday Sports League side to ever reach a County FA Sunday Cup Final is arguably, an even bigger achievement.

PRESENTED BY MIKE NEWELL manager of Luton Town

 Dronfield Town receive the award from Mike Newell at Luton's recent visit to Bramall Lane

After a distinguished playing career, the former Blackburn Rovers ace has quickly made his mark in management. After guiding the Hatters to promotion from League One last season, they are now at the front of the pack chasing the Blades in the Championship.

Dronfield have made their best ever start to a season, winning all four of their games – all of which were away from home – and they can now be considered genuine CBC Premier title contenders.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2004

WOODHOUSE WEST END

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2005

CROOKES CLUB 

PRESENTED BY PAUL STURROCK manager of SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

Manager Bill Fuller and secretary Alan Parkin receive the award

After success in Scotland, Paul proved it was no fluke by doing a magnificent job in reviving the fortunes of Plymouth Argyle and he has quickly shown at the Owls that he is a manager that knows what he wants and how to get it, and no one should bet against Wednesday clinching promotion this season.

Woodhouse West End has simply been unstoppable so far this season and have won every game they’ve played. It’s a long time since any club in the league has put such a consistent run together and it has seen them stand top of Division One and reach the quarter finals of both the League’s Dairy Farmers of Britain Milk Cup and County FA Sunday Junior Cup competitions.

PRESENTED BY PETER SHILTON (ENGLAND'S MOST CAPPED PLAYER)

Manager receives the award

Peter Shilton is quite simply a legend. England’s most capped international and the player with the most football league appearances, most notably with Leicester City and Nottingham Forest, he is recognised as one of world football’s greatest goalkeepers. 

Crookes Club have been with the league for two season, gaining promotion in their first and looking well on their way to another in their second. They also contributed to success for Great Britain on the world stage, when earlier this season they entertained the Great Britain Deaf Squad as they warmed up for the Deaflympics, held in Australia. They gave the GB team a warm welcome and a real game, drawing 2-2 and with Crookes’ help the GB team went on to win the Gold Medal.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

SEPTEMBER 2004

FREEDOM HOUSE 

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

OCTOBER 2004

WOODHOUSE GEORGE 

PRESENTED BY ROY McFARLAND manager of CHESTERFIELD FC

Manager Kevin Chambers receives the award

Roy's task at Chesterfield could hardly have been more daunting, but his time with Derby County and England have served him well and he has remarkably turned his side into promotion chasers.

Freedom have started their first ever season in the CBC Premier as if they have been there all their life and September saw them collect maximum points, scoring nine goals in the process without conceding any.

PRESENTED BY STUART McCALL (Sheffield United)

Stuart McCall played the game at the highest level with Everton, Rangers and Scotland, and was instrumental in helping Bradford City to promotion to the Premiership. Now Sheffield United are hoping that all his quality and experience will help The Blades achieve a similar feat.

After successive Division Two and One titles, Woodhouse George’s start to the season suggests there is a real chance they could make it three titles in a row. After winning the Merit Cup early in the season, October saw them score twenty six goals and included in their four wins was an 8-1 triumph over Meadowhall side Pack Horse Inn in the Senior Sunday Cup and a 10-2 CBC Premier victory at Moorview Ranges.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

JANUARY 2004

MINNIES  

 PRESENTED BY IAN DOWIE Manager of CRYSTAL PALACE

Receiving the award are Secretary Ben Duckenfield and manager Paul Naylor

Iain made an immediate mark as a manager by performing miracles at Oldham Athletic and his impact at Palace has seen him pick up the Manager of the Month award at the first attempt.

After being the league’s yo-yo team, Minnies have now put together a side capable of competing at the highest level and their unbeaten run through December & January has seen them remain in the title race and secure an ACC Milk Cup semi final spot.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2004

DRONFIELD TALBOT 

 PRESENTED BY JOE ROYLE Manager of IPSWICH TOWN

 Receiving the award is Talbot secretary Paul Barker with a couple of his team mates

Joe was charged with reviving the fortunes of Ipswich Town and he could well be on his way to succeeding as they know stand in one of the Division One play-off spots.

Dronfield found life in the CBC Premier Division hard at first, but they gradually got used to the extra demands and they moved from the relegation zone to fifth place with a run of a draw and four wins, including victory over new champions Stannington

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

OCTOBER 2003

CIVIL SERVICE  

 PRESENTED BY DEREK DOOLEY Chairman of SHEFFIELD UNITED

Craig Pickering, Jason Eaton & Simon Hall receive the Award.

To mark the start of the League’s new groundbreaking sponsorship with Sheffield United, the Blades Chairman Derek Dooley MBE presents the October award.

Civil Service started the month near the foot of Division One, but a run of three wins and a draw, including two County FA Junior Cup victories makes them worthy winners of this month’s award.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

NOVEMBER 2003

HEMSWORTH VILLA  

 PRESENTED BY

 PAUL JEWELL (Manager Wigan Athletic)

Former Owls boss Paul Jewell handed the November Award over to Hemsworth Villa, who won the award after a month that included a County FA Senior Sunday Cup victory over Meadowhall champions Royal Earl after being 2-0 down to them at half time.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

MARCH 2003

HEMSWORTH VILLA  

 PRESENTED BY MICKY ADAMS manager of LEICESTER CITY

Secretary Mick Moat and 'keeper Joe Howarth receive the Award from Leicester City boss Micky Adams

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

SEPTEMBER 2003

TELECOM SPORTS  

 PRESENTED BY MICK McCARTHY manager of SUNDERLAND

Secretary John Cupitt and striker Rob Lawson receive the Award

Lifelong ‘Blade’ Micky Adams has shown at Leicester & Brighton that he is a manager going to the very top, so it’s fitting that he is presenting the award to a team going in the same direction.

The only team to win five games during March, Villa had league victories over Boundary, Oughtibridge, Shakey and Old Blue Ball and a Fresh Co-op Milk Cup semi final triumph over Woodhouse Stag that took them to their first final at Bramall Lane.

The former Republic of Ireland manager has taken on the task of re-building the fortunes of one of the country’s greatest clubs and after a difficult start his labours look as if they are beginning to pay the dividends the Black Cats’ fans demand.

After spending a number of seasons in the doldrums, Telecom’s new look side is back with a bang, with the first month of the season bringing four victories and twenty six goals.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

JANUARY 2003

HANDSWORTH OLD BOYS

 PRESENTED BY CHRIS TURNER manager of SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

Secretary Dave Wragg and manager Gordon Taylor receive the January 2003  Merit Award from Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Rushbury

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

FEBRUARY 2003

WOODHOUSE STAG

 PRESENTED BY ALLAN CLARKE & TREVOR CHERRY (LEEDS UTD & ENGLAND)

Secretary Dave Askey receives the Award from former Leeds United and England stars Allan Clarke and Trevor Cherry

Chris Turner has installed a new belief at Hillsborough that the club he supports can avoid relegation to Division Two.

The Old Boys took their second Merit Award of the season with three consecutive victories, without conceding a goal, that propelled them back into the Division One title race and into the County FA Sunday Junior Cup semi finals for the first time.

The two former Leeds United and England stars presented the Award at the League's Annual Dinner.

The League newcomers took this award with a month of four straight victories. They scored 19 without conceding in three league wins and impressively beat CBC Premier Old Blue Ball 2-1 in the Fresh Co-op Milk Cup quarter finals.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

NOVEMBER 2002

STANNINGTON VILLAGE

 PRESENTED BY DAVE RUSHBURY manager of CHESTERFIELD FC

Skipper Steve Osgathorpe and keeper John Grayson receive the November 2002  Merit Award from  Chesterfield boss Dave Rushbury

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

DECEMBER 2002

LAYCOCK SPORTS

 PRESENTED BY DAVE RUSHBURY manager of CHESTERFIELD FC

Club veteran Andy Register and secretary Alan Parkin receive the December 2002  Merit Award from Chesterfield boss Dave Rushbury

Dave Rushbury has done a fantastic job since  taking over the reigns at Chesterfield and if ever a manager has worked miracles it's Dave.

Stannington were the only side to win all four games in Novembe, including two Sunday Cup ties, one Fresh Co-op Milk Cup tie and a big league win over Civil Service.

Dave Rushbury has done a fantastic job since  taking over the reigns at Chesterfield and if ever a manager has worked miracles it's Dave.

In a month when some teams didn't manage to play even one game, Laycock Sports worked miracles to get five games played and won the lot.

CBC COMPUTER SYSTEMS MONTHLY MERIT AWARD

SEPTEMBER 2002

HILLSBOROUGH PHOENIX

 PRESENTED BY NEIL WARNOCK manager of SHEFFIELD UTD

Manager Martin Wilkes and skipper John Turnbull