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Ten of Wales’ brightest football ‘stars’ have been
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celebrated at the prestigious awards ceremony
created by the organisation that pioneers the
development of the game on and off the field.
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The Welsh Football Trust is committed to encouraging grassroots
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football participation, coaching and volunteering in Wales. It
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honoured its greatest achievers at an awards ceremony held at
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Cardiff’s Hilton Hotel on Thursday 16 July, in partnership with their
community sponsors, McDonalds.
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Recognised for his 38 year-long commitment to the game, Roger
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Skyrme from Newport, one of the ten winners, was awarded the
Lifetime Achievement award for his signifi cant role in schools’ football
from community level up to the international game. Roger began his
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career as a teacher at Fairwater Comprehensive School in Cwmbran,
where he voluntarily coached all six school teams.
With extensive experience and passion for grassroots football, Roger success at Manchester United, Derby County and Wolverhampton
has gone on to support player development in a number of school
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teams with great success. As manager of Wales School Boys Under
18 side, he helped produce players such as Robbie Savage, who have The other seven winners included Katie Jackson from Conwy- Player
established themselves in a full international squad. This demonstrates of the Year (Girl- with disability), Llanishen High School in Cardiff
the importance of investing in grassroots football in the development - Secondary School of the Year, Henllys Church in Wales Primary
of elite players. School in Torfean- Primary School of the year, Tony Bibey- Coach
of the Year, Ellie Curzon from Torfaen- Girl of the Year, Aaron
This year also saw the introduction of Player of the Year (Girl and Holloway from Cardiff- Boy of the Year and John Williams from
Boy- with disability), the latter of which was won by Rhys Eynon, a Newport - Volunteer of the Year
19-year-old from Pembrokeshire. Rhys, who has autism, shows great
promise as goal keeper for the Cleddau Warriors despite the daily Former Wales Footballer and McDonalds’ Head of Welsh Football,
barriers he faces. Ian Rush was present at the awards evening and was keen to praise
the work of The Welsh Football Trust in supporting football in the
Through commitment to his training that proves his great community.
determination to succeed in the game, Rhys was selected to play
for the Welsh Mencap team who went to Geneva in May for the Rush said: “The Welsh Football Trust plays a massive part in ensuring
International Football Festival. As well as developing his own skills on football is accessible to all children and in the skill development of
the football fi eld, Rhys is working to help other children develop their these youngsters. I recognise the importance of growing talent from
skills and often gives a helping hand at the Under 12 team’s training the local clubs up, and am looking forward to continuing to work
sessions closely with the Trust in future initiatives.”
The Club of the Year award went to Marford and Gresford Albion Chairman of the Welsh Football Trust, Peter Lee said: “The Welsh
Football Club near Wrexham. The Club aims to provide a friendly Football Trust Awards are special in bringing together all members
environment where young aspiring footballers can learn and develop of the Welsh football family and in giving us the opportunity to
their skills to the highest possible level. highlight the successes of young players, coaches, volunteers, and
administrators.”
The football success of the club is measured by the development of
the players, some of whom have gone on to play in the Welsh Premier
League and professional sides. This most recently includes Dave Jones
who, after a positive start at Marford and Gresford, has enjoyed
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