KIDLINGTON supporters chose goalkeeper Sam Warrell was chosen as their player of the year at the club’s end-of-season awards.

The keeper was a key member of the team, who finished mid-table in the West Division of the Evo-Stik South League.

The first team’s players’ player of the year was Lewis Gabbidon, while Warrell and Tommy Castle shared the managers’ award and Harry Whitehead won the young player accolade.

The clubman of the year was trustee Mike Gradwell.

Nick Lacey and Callum Rice won the reserve team players awards.

Following the resignation of Julian McCalmon, Kidlington are looking for a new manager as they prepare for a season in the league’s restructured East Division.

AWARD WINNERS

Young player: H Whitehead. Supporters’ player (Terry Wiffen Trophy): S Warrell. Clubman: M Gradwell.

1st team – Supporters’ player: S Warrell. Players' player: L Gabbidon. Managers’ player: S Warrell & T Castle. Top scorer: A Odhiambo.

Reserve team – Players’ player: N Lacey. Managers’ player: C Rice. Top scorer: E Jones.

Under 18 team – Players’ player: B Owen. Managers’ player: A Jhutti. Top scorer: P Walton.

  • CLANFIELD 85’s long time manager Peter Osborne has been appointed director of football in a series of structural changes at the Uhlsport Hellenic League club.

Osborne’s new role will allow him to concentrate on moving the club forward both on and off the field.

Jamie Butt has taken over as team manager assisted by Chris Blakely and Martin Staddon, while Trevor Cuss remains as physio.

Conor Olphert stays as development team manager and will be assisted by Alex Bush and Rob Olphert.

Osborne, who will continue in his role as chairman, said: “I am really pleased with my new role.

“There is much to be done.

“I don’t think that I could have left the first team in safer hands.”

“I am excited to see Jamie as Manager with ‘Blakes’ as his assistant.

“Both have been fantastic players for me during my time and will be great as a management team.

“Martin will be there for them with his experience and enthusiasm.”

Butt, who was Osborne’s assistant, said: “I am really pleased to have been given this opportunity.

I will continue to work closely with Conor who has done a splendid job in his first year.

“The hard work has already started with pre-season preparation and discussions with the current squad and others.

“It is crucial that we keep everyone together and add to our squad to get that extra mile which exists between being good and winning things.”