Waterford FC Academy BSC Awards 2023
The Waterford F.C Academy Blues Supporters Club Awards were held in the S.E.T.U Arena on Sunday 19th November. There was a great attendance from Academy players, parents, relatives and coaching staff. A list of the nominations and award winners can be seen below. The BSC Committee would like to thank everyone who made this enjoyable afternoon possible including the award sponsors, Academy Director Mike Geoghegan, M.C. Ray Scott and the staff of the S.E.T.U Arena. Well done to all award winners and players nominated on an excellent season for the Blues!
Under 14 Boys Player of the Year sponsored by Martin Colbert (Presented by Alan Forristal)
Winner: Ryan Butler
Under 15 Boys Eoin Burke Player of the Year sponsored by the Burke Family (Presented by Deirdre Burke)
Winner: Gavin Mitchell
Under 17 Boys Player of the Year sponsored by Paul & Darren O’Neill (Presented on their behalf by Ray Malone)
Winner: Mikey Carroll
Under 17 Girls Player of the Year sponsored by Heather Kiely and Kate Toman
Winner: Sophie Moran
Under 19 Men’s Player of the Year sponsored by Paul Grant
Winner: Callum McFadden
Under 19 Women’s Player of the Year sponsored by Mary and Jean Doyle
Winner: Hilary Dumevi
WFC Academy Coach of the Year 2023 sponsored by the Blues Supporters Club
Winner: Robert Clifford
BSC Special Recognition Award 2023
Winner: Ray Malone
Shamie Coad Special Award for Overall Player of the Academy 2023 sponsored by the Coad Family (Presented by Gary Coad)
Winner: Allesandra De Sanctis
BSC 2023 WFC Academy Special Recognition Award
Winner: Romeo Akachukwu (Accepted by Romeo’s Parents)
The Waterford FC Academy is the backbone of our club. The BSC is delighted to help in developing young talent like this. The BSC main goal is to do all we can to help the Academy in any way we can. Thank you to all our members who’s continued support makes awards like this possible. Mon Blues!