With a new season just around the corner, the nominations for the 2012/13 WIFC awards are in. With 18 players named, all are in with a shout of taking home some silverware from the do, which takes place this Saturday evening at Druids.

Nominations are given to every player that received a vote in each category. The nominations in full are…

Player of the Year
Brad Simmons
James Jenkins
Moz Clarke
Rob Stone
Rob Sterry
Stuart Nicholls

Best Newcomer
Brad Simmons
James Jenkins
Mickey Eales

The Matt Wells Award for Most Improved Player
Andy Myall
Brad Simmons
Chris Davis
Ed Sterry
Joel Moody
Martin Owen
Matt Wells
Richard Murphy
Stuart Nicholls
Tom Beck

Clubman of the Year
Chris Davis
Dave Messenger
Jamie Parkins
Moz Clarke
Phil McBride
Richard Murphy
Richard Walker

Manager Chris Davis praised all of the players. “Congratulations to all of those nominated” said WIFC’s manager. “We had a great season last time round and these nominations reflect the fact that every player contributed along the way”. With the IFA season already underway and a number of teams now holding both training and pre-season friendlies, Davis was clear on whether WIFC would follow suit. “Training is something we do to get to away games, while the idea of pre-season friendlies for what’s meant to be a friendly league is pretty laughable” said Davis. “Good luck to those who do – each to their own – but WIFC will continue in the vein that’s seen us through the last 16 and a bit years”

For details of previous winners, click here, and don’t forget to check back on Monday for details of the winners.