For the second year in a row, JR Wellington Sports Management held its annual event to honour the all star players for their football clubs this season. Director of Football Eadburt Clement presented the awards and spoke to everyone attending the dinner held in their honour. "It has been another incredibly successful season for our teams" said Clement. "The players and manager being honoured today exemplify the top level skill and dedication required to be a top footballer at the professional level. It has been a joy to watch all of them play this year."
The award winners for Season 101 were:
- Manager: MacCallum Barry (Uxbridge)
- GK: Wynward Garnis (Uxbridge)
- D: Sinnath Gudde (Overijssel)
- D: Tyren Zonneveld (Overijssel)
- D: Koeman Messoudi (Overijssel)
- D: Stephen Mill (Uxbridge)
- M: Huenu Barragan (Uxbridge)*
- M: Luke Maigny (Uxbridge)
- M: Johan Nix (Whitehorse)
- M: Aldo Salman (Overijssel)
- F: Gilbert Cadogan (Uxbridge)
- F: Mestreca (Overijssel)
MacCallum
Barry repeats as Wellington's top manager after guiding Uxbridge Town to their first league title, and the sports management group's first championship in almost 70 years. The 51 year old Englishman now has 6 Premier League titles to his name as a manager.
English goalkeeper Wynward Garnis was instrumental to an Uxbridge side that led the Premier League in goals conceded. Garnis, who just turned 20, allowed 29 goals in 30 matches, made 76 saves, and 12 clean sheets.
Sinnath Gudde was named to his second consecutive all star team. The 29 year old Dutch defender tallied 4 goals in 33 matches and was a key defensive contributor for Overijssel United after making the switch to the wing position.
Overijssel's young centre back Tyren Zonneveld, also returns for his second all star appearance. The 20 year old Dutchman also managed 4 goals for his team and remained a force in the middle defensively.
The star acquisition for Overijssel in the offseason, 27 year old Dutch defender Koeman Messoudi did not disappoint. Messoudi had his third straight season with double digit goals, tallying 10 goals in 33 league matches.
Stephen Mill captained a championship winning Uxbridge side while he was still a teenager. The now 20 year old English centre back scored 3 goals in 30 league matches while providing sturdy defence and impressive leadership.
31 year old Mexican midfielder Huenu Barragan was a revelation for Uxbridge Town, adding a Wellington Player of the Year award to his league championship and Premier League Golden Ball award for league MVP. Barragan scored 22 goals in 32 league matches, dazzling fans with his free kicking prowess and incredible dribbling skills.
Last year's Wellington Player of the Year, 34 year old Luke Maigny returns to the all star team for a second consecutive season. The French midfielder scored 12 goals in 30 league matches and his pairing with Barragan in the central midfield was the primary driving force for Uxbridge's league title.
Whitehorse Freezers captain Johan Nix returns to the all star team for a second season, and was the only award winner for his team. The 33 year old American led his squad with 10 goals in 28 matches, and was often the sole bright spot for the struggling Canadian team.
American attacking midfielder Aldo Salman was the missing piece this season in unlocking Overijssel's offensive attack. The 29 year old scored 18 goals in 30 matches, only a goal less than his three teammates who started at forward.
Gilbert Cadogan's debut season in his native England proved to be a very fruitful one. The 27 year old striker scored 34 goals in 27 league matches for Uxbridge, which was enough for him to win the Premier League's Golden Boot as top goal scorer.
Brazilian forward Mestreca had a tremendous debut season for Overijssel United. The 26 year old winger was tied for the team lead with 19 goals in 33 matches. Mestreca was also key in distribution, often setting up his youthful teammates up front with great scoring opportunities.