Our future Blues players from the U9's to U12's gathered at Crown Meadow on Friday evening to celebrate their seasons and for individuals voted for by the players and parents to receive their awards.

As has become customary each year, every age group had players or the whole team step forward to give a review of the season and share their personal thanks to the parents, coaches and Academy staff - a feat of courage and bravery to be able to public speak to a room full of their peers, parents and strangers.

Award Winners:

U9 - Seb & Lenny
U10 - Grayson (both awards)
U11 - Dylan & Oscar
U12 - Ollie & Noah

Special recognition awards were handed out to youngsters who left the club mid-season following successful trials with Norwich City & Ipswich Town respectively - well done to Richie & Ty, we hope you both continue your football journey and reach your full potential.

Lastly, the Foundation Phase Player of the Year award was presented to Grayson, who after winning both U10 awards made it a clean sweep! Last seasons winner Jesse from our U12's presented Grayson with the shield that carries the name of all past winners and hopefully future first team players.

Well done to all award winners and speech givers but also to the whole of our Academy community of players, coaches and parents. We look forward to seeing more successes over the coming seasons.