WORKINGTON’S Tony Caig – who appears to be heading out of Borough Park to join old club Carlisle – has been named in the Blue Square North team of the year.

Caig, who was named SenSport Kits Goalkeeper of the Year at the Non League’s National Game Awards, completed the double by being handed the number on jersey in the Blue Square North team.

Votes were cast by all of last season’s member clubs with the hypothetical team as follows:
Tony Caig (Workington); Lee Vaughan (AFC Telford United); Steve McNulty (Fleetwood); Earl Davies (Southport); Alan Wright (Fleetwood Town); Andrew Hall (Hinckley United); Matty McGinn (Southport); Sean Clancy (Fleetwood Town); Liam Hearn (Alfreton Town); Adam Warlow (Fleetwood Town); Paul Brayson (Blyth Spartans).

The team was announced at the 31st AGM and presentation evening of the Conference which was held over the week-end at the magnificent Floral Hall Ballroom, Southport.

Reds were represented at the meeting by directors Jos Taylor (pictured below with partner Jo) and Colin Doorbar along with secretary, Steve Durham.

The constitution of Blue Square Bet North was ratified and the league will kick-off on 14th August with the new season’s fixtures expected to be published early next month.

Reds will renew rivalries with Boston United, Guiseley, Nuneaton Town and Worcester City with Harrogate Town and Vauxhall Motors remaining in the league after being given a reprieve from relegation. 

A Gloucester City official confirmed that they will be playing at Cheltenham Town’s ground for the next two seasons so that will mean a first ever visit for Reds to the Whaddon Road stadium.

Southport’s Liam Watson was named Blue Square North Manager of the Year while Fleetwood Town’s Adam Warlow was voted Player of the Year.  The top goal scorer award went to Blyth Spartans’ Paul Brayson.

Gainsborough Trinity won the Fairplay Award while Eastwood Town won the Programme of the Year accolade.

In Blue Square Premier, Graham Westley (Stevenage Borough) won Manager of the Year, Richard Brodie (York City) was named Player of the Year, AFC Wimbledon won the Fairplay Award and Luton Town collected the best programme title.
The Blue Square South recipients were: Manager of the Year – Dean Holdsworth (Newport County), Player of the Year – Craig Reid (Newport County), Fairplay Award – Hampton and Richmond Borough and Programme of the Year – Chelmsford City.
 
The former Aberdeen, Manchester United and Scotland defender, Martin Buchan (now working for the PFA), was one of the invited guests.

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