Macron Player And Reusch Goalkeeper Of The Month Awards - March 2017
Sat 8th April 2017 | League Awards | By Ian Templeman
MACRON PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - FREDDIE POTTER OF RUNCORN LINNETS
Since re-signing for Runcorn Linnets in the New Year, Freddie Potter has made himself an automatic first choice for manager Michael Ellison, through a dogged determination and desire to improve himself, and to prove to the Linnets faithful that he can be an important team player.
Freddie has increased his work rate, enthusiasm and fitness, and his performances in March during the Linnets month of 100% wins has made him the outstanding choice for the Linnets Player Of The Month accolade.
After making his first start of his new era at The Millbank Linnets Stadium in the win at Ashton Athletic, the month started for Freddie with a home fixture against the same side the following week.
His exquisite volleyed finish in the 23rd minute after a pin point Danny McKenna cross was amongst some of the best technique witnessed by Linnets fans, and their delight turned to delirium as Freddie headed on Zac Aley’s cross to allow Kris Holt to thunder home the winner. A great team goal, and a performance that truly announced Freddie’s return to the club and the hearts of the fan base.
An even better performance followed as The Linnets travelled to Cheshire rivals 1874 Northwich and again sealed three important points in their challenge to stay in the title race. Freddie headed home with accuracy in the first half to level the scores, and was instrumental in the dominating performance that saw himself and Mark Houghton leading the efforts in not allowing 1874 Northwich any time to get on the ball and play.
Potter’s tremendous volley from distance just eluded the back of the net, but Runcorn managed to convert chances to again take three valuable points.
Potter again showed an incredible work rate in the 5-2 win over Congleton, and again turned provider as he set up Paul Shanley for Runcorn’s second goal. Late goals have become quite a habit for the Linnets and this is because of the incredible fitness and work rate that has been drilled into the side. This came to the fore at Bootle when two late goals sealed a brilliant 2-1 win for the visitors.
Potters outrageous effort that hit the post deserved a goal, and his contribution to the team effort was hailed by the match reporter as a player whose “all round endeavour was colossal , arguable man of the match”.
Four wins from four, and four immense performances from Potter, who has returned to Runcorn knowing that he had a job to do. He has performed his task with humility, tons of effort, and that, combined with his strength, skill and attitude has convinced the Linnets fans that they have a very special player in their ranks.
DIVISION ONE - MARVIN MOLYNEUX OF ASHTON TOWN
A previous winner of the League’s Player of the Month award when at Runcorn Town a few seasons ago, Marvin made a welcome return to Ashton Town when he rejoined the club at the end of December.
His experience and guile as an experienced defender is an inspiration to his young team mates, and although not wearing the captain’s arm band, the way he marshals the defence and constantly encourages the younger players is fantastic and a joy to watch.
Marvin scored a wonder goal from 35 yards in the 2-1 away defeat to Prestwich Heys and scored the opening goal from the penalty spot in the 2-0 home win against Holker Old Boys to set the team on the way to a much needed victory in their battle to avoid relegation.
Marvin was nominated as Man of the Match in all four of Ashton Town’s matches during the month, making him a worthy winner of the award.
REUSCH GOALKEEPER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - AARON ASHLEY OF WEST DIDSBURY & CHORLTON
Aaron joined the club at the beginning of March, having stepped up a division from Bacup Borough on the back of a super performance against Cheadle Town, that prompted West’s management team to bring him on board.
In his debut game at at Barnton, West were forced to play for more than an hour with 10 men and Aaron made several excellent saves to keep it to 1-0 before West added the second and third goals.
In the next game away at Squires Gate, Aaron turned in another solid display in West’s 3-1 win, and performed well under the pressure of Gate’s aerial threat. He would have kept a clean sheet but for a slip in the mud by a West defender that gave away the one goal he conceded.
In his final game of the month against Abbey Hey, Aaron played his part as West survived a late rally from the opponents to ensure another clean sheet and a 1-0 win, rounding off a fine start to his career at Brookburn Road.
DIVISION ONE - RYAN MOSS OF SANDBACH UNITED
Ryan has been at Sandbach United for several years and has turned in consistently high levels of performances throughout the season, and he wins the Division One nomination for the second time this season, having also won the award in December.
He played in all five of Sandbach United’s matches during the month, keeping two clean sheets in a run of games where Sandbach only lost once, keeping up their promotion hopes.
His clean sheets came against City of Liverpool and Chadderton, two teams sitting at the top of the form table with both having scored 18 times in their other games during this month. But in both games, neither team were able to beat Ryan, despite having several good attempts on goal.
Against City of Liverpool, he pushed a fine shot over the cross bar and saved well in two one-on-one situations, while in the game against Chadderton, he dominated his penalty box collecting corners and crosses, and making a fine fingertip save, pushing the ball around the post.
He also won Man of the Match nominations in the away leg of the Reusch First Division Cup semi-final at Holker Old Boys, and away to Daisy Hill. In both these games the opposition could have scored more goals, but for the presence of Ryan.
Macron Player And Reusch Goalkeeper Of The Month Awards - March 2017
Sat 8th April 2017 | League Awards
By Ian Templeman
MACRON PLAYER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - FREDDIE POTTER OF RUNCORN LINNETS
Since re-signing for Runcorn Linnets in the New Year, Freddie Potter has made himself an automatic first choice for manager Michael Ellison, through a dogged determination and desire to improve himself, and to prove to the Linnets faithful that he can be an important team player.
Freddie has increased his work rate, enthusiasm and fitness, and his performances in March during the Linnets month of 100% wins has made him the outstanding choice for the Linnets Player Of The Month accolade.
After making his first start of his new era at The Millbank Linnets Stadium in the win at Ashton Athletic, the month started for Freddie with a home fixture against the same side the following week.
His exquisite volleyed finish in the 23rd minute after a pin point Danny McKenna cross was amongst some of the best technique witnessed by Linnets fans, and their delight turned to delirium as Freddie headed on Zac Aley’s cross to allow Kris Holt to thunder home the winner. A great team goal, and a performance that truly announced Freddie’s return to the club and the hearts of the fan base.
An even better performance followed as The Linnets travelled to Cheshire rivals 1874 Northwich and again sealed three important points in their challenge to stay in the title race. Freddie headed home with accuracy in the first half to level the scores, and was instrumental in the dominating performance that saw himself and Mark Houghton leading the efforts in not allowing 1874 Northwich any time to get on the ball and play.
Potter’s tremendous volley from distance just eluded the back of the net, but Runcorn managed to convert chances to again take three valuable points.
Potter again showed an incredible work rate in the 5-2 win over Congleton, and again turned provider as he set up Paul Shanley for Runcorn’s second goal. Late goals have become quite a habit for the Linnets and this is because of the incredible fitness and work rate that has been drilled into the side. This came to the fore at Bootle when two late goals sealed a brilliant 2-1 win for the visitors.
Potters outrageous effort that hit the post deserved a goal, and his contribution to the team effort was hailed by the match reporter as a player whose “all round endeavour was colossal , arguable man of the match”.
Four wins from four, and four immense performances from Potter, who has returned to Runcorn knowing that he had a job to do. He has performed his task with humility, tons of effort, and that, combined with his strength, skill and attitude has convinced the Linnets fans that they have a very special player in their ranks.
DIVISION ONE - MARVIN MOLYNEUX OF ASHTON TOWN
A previous winner of the League’s Player of the Month award when at Runcorn Town a few seasons ago, Marvin made a welcome return to Ashton Town when he rejoined the club at the end of December.
His experience and guile as an experienced defender is an inspiration to his young team mates, and although not wearing the captain’s arm band, the way he marshals the defence and constantly encourages the younger players is fantastic and a joy to watch.
Marvin scored a wonder goal from 35 yards in the 2-1 away defeat to Prestwich Heys and scored the opening goal from the penalty spot in the 2-0 home win against Holker Old Boys to set the team on the way to a much needed victory in their battle to avoid relegation.
Marvin was nominated as Man of the Match in all four of Ashton Town’s matches during the month, making him a worthy winner of the award.
REUSCH GOALKEEPER OF THE MONTH AWARDS
PREMIER DIVISION - AARON ASHLEY OF WEST DIDSBURY & CHORLTON
Aaron joined the club at the beginning of March, having stepped up a division from Bacup Borough on the back of a super performance against Cheadle Town, that prompted West’s management team to bring him on board.
In his debut game at at Barnton, West were forced to play for more than an hour with 10 men and Aaron made several excellent saves to keep it to 1-0 before West added the second and third goals.
In the next game away at Squires Gate, Aaron turned in another solid display in West’s 3-1 win, and performed well under the pressure of Gate’s aerial threat. He would have kept a clean sheet but for a slip in the mud by a West defender that gave away the one goal he conceded.
In his final game of the month against Abbey Hey, Aaron played his part as West survived a late rally from the opponents to ensure another clean sheet and a 1-0 win, rounding off a fine start to his career at Brookburn Road.
DIVISION ONE - RYAN MOSS OF SANDBACH UNITED
Ryan has been at Sandbach United for several years and has turned in consistently high levels of performances throughout the season, and he wins the Division One nomination for the second time this season, having also won the award in December.
He played in all five of Sandbach United’s matches during the month, keeping two clean sheets in a run of games where Sandbach only lost once, keeping up their promotion hopes.
His clean sheets came against City of Liverpool and Chadderton, two teams sitting at the top of the form table with both having scored 18 times in their other games during this month. But in both games, neither team were able to beat Ryan, despite having several good attempts on goal.
Against City of Liverpool, he pushed a fine shot over the cross bar and saved well in two one-on-one situations, while in the game against Chadderton, he dominated his penalty box collecting corners and crosses, and making a fine fingertip save, pushing the ball around the post.
He also won Man of the Match nominations in the away leg of the Reusch First Division Cup semi-final at Holker Old Boys, and away to Daisy Hill. In both these games the opposition could have scored more goals, but for the presence of Ryan.
