Season’s progress celebrated by club

Faversham Strike Force

Faversham Strike Force celebrated another outstanding season, at the club’s annual presentation night.

More 300 people attended as players and coaches were recognised for their contribution during the 201516 campaign.

Among those to receive awards were under-16 Adam Benfield, who has already clocked up a decade of service with the club and the following, all of whom have completed five years: Henry Smith, Taylor Angrabeit, Isabella Turner, Jack Monk, Zackary Megbele, Isaac Waters, Kado Bateman and Henry Martin.

Tom Carey and Tom Barton represented the Kent FA and won the South East Counties Championship as well as playing games against Brighton and Charlton, while under-14 Tyler Griffiths – who has been helping with the under-6s – has reached 25 hours’ volunteering as part of the FA Football Futures programme.

Lee Suter picked up the Brian Cornish Memorial award for outstanding contribution to the club over the season.

Club manager Gary Axford said “This is always a special occasion and it is brilliant that the whole club family came together to celebrate individual and club achievements.

“This has been another amazing year. We now have players from under-6s through to three senior teams who are represented in countywide competitions, which is a remarkable achievement and opportunity for the club and community.

“We have our own facilities, a brilliant volunteer workforce, we have secured a partnership with a international brand in Nike and next season we will have a ladies’ team.

“This club doesn’t stand still. Each year this club progresses and gets even better.”

Mr Axford thanked the Abbey School for the use of their facilities and also Faversham Trophies.

Prizewinners Players player of the year winners, Under-6: Archie Suter & Charlie Hodson; Under-7: Lewis Bartlett; Under-8 Lightning: Zane Wills; Under-8 Thunder: Charlie Hope; Under-9 Lightning: Seth Brown; Under-9 Thunder: Harvae Griffin; Under-10 Lightning: Ed Smith; Under-10 Thunder: Sam Chandler; Under-11: Sonny Tong; Under-12: Tanner; Under-14 Lighting: Johnny West; Under-16: Haylor. Supporters player of the year winners, Under-6: Under-7: Ronnie Hudson; Under-8 Lightning:

Under-8 Thunder: Sam Clucas & George Under-9 Lightning: Luca Williamson-hobbs; Under-9 Thunder: Toby Hennessy & Harvae Griffin; Under10 Lightning: Izaak Lee; Under-10 Thunder: Jake White; Under-11: Adam Rook; Under-12: Lewis Crabb; Under-14 Lightning: Tyler Griffiths; Under-16: Adam Benfield. Managers player of the year winners, Under-11: Sonny

Under-12: Lewis Crabb & Oscar Hird; Under-14 Lightning: Alec Burgess; Under-16: Dylan Riches. Certificates: Gabriel Courtney-smith, Finn Cornish, Isabella Turner, Charlie Hope, Toby Love, George Mahony, Ashton Smith, Eli Monger, Oliver White, Rhys Cleaver, Jack Haile, Owen Lloyd, Sid Sparkes, Jack Swan, Finlay Turner, Oliver Jobe, Elliott Swift, James Cummins, Toby Halls, Henry Gossling, Sammy Laker, Ethan Taylor, Fletcher Green, Ollie Maguire, Thomas Wells, Alfie Gramson, James Akhurst, Alex Redman, Joe Hursey. Five years’ service: Henry Smith, Taylor Angrabeit, Isabella Turner, Jack Monk, Zackary Megbele, Isaac Waters, Kado Bateman, Henry Martin. Ten years service: Adam Benfield. Other awards, top scorer under-16s: Tom Barton . Recognition of sporting excellence: Tom Carey and Tom

FA Football Futures Certificate: Tyler Griffiths.

Faversham Strike Force volunteers