Points milestone earns Ridyard a Special Recognition award

The Oldham RLFC Annual Awards Night was held on Friday evening (September 30) at the Oldham Event Centre.

Emmerson Whittel carried off two awards, winning both Coaches’ and Players’ Player of the year trophies.

Kian Morgan also received two trophies in winning the Rising Star and Fans’ Player of the Year awards.

Other recipients on the evening were Club Captain Martyn Ridyard, who received a Special Recognition award for passing 2,500 career points, Lee Thomas won the Clubman of the Year award for his analytical work, and Julie Collins of Purpose Marketing was this year’s Unsung Hero.

Awards:

Coaches’ Player of the Year - Emmerson Whittel

Players’ Player of the Year - Emmerson Whittel

Fans’ Player of the Year - Kian Morgan

Rising Star - Kian Morgan

Special Recognition - Martyn Ridyard

Clubman of the Year - Lee Thomas

Unsung Hero - Julie Collins

Meanwhile, Roughyeds head coach Stu Littler, 43-years young and involved in rugby league since he was a small boy, brought out his boots again to play for Leigh All-Stars in a charity match to raise money for the well-known charity “Life For A Kid".

The former Leigh, Salford and Swinton centre star, ex-Swinton Lions’ and Ireland head coach, now head coach at Roughyeds and half way through a two-year deal, turned out for Leigh All-Stars against a Rugby League All-Stars side at Leigh Miners.

The game raised between £4,500 and £5,000 for the charity, which has close links with the RFL and raises much-needed money for children with special needs.

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