Double Reward For Stearman
Posted on: Tue 29 Apr 2008
Richard Stearman took the accolades at Monday evening's Player-of-the-Year Awards Dinner at the Walkers Stadium.
The 20-year-old defender, who has now made over 100 starts for the Foxes and earned England Under-21 recognition this season, helped himself to the Player-of-the-Season Award as well as the Players' Player-of-the-Season trophy.
The former Academy star said: "It's always nice to have your efforts recognised by your peers even after what has been a difficult season.
"But I'd gladly swap these trophies for a win at Stoke on Sunday and Championship survival.
"This club means so much to all the players particularly myself, who has come through the ranks from an early age."
City's 4-0 victory over Norwich City in February won the Team Performance of the Season while Iain Hume's crackerjack in the 4-1 early season victory over Watford was voted Goal of the Season on the night.
The Lumbers Goal of the Month overall winner was Steve Howard (versus Norwich), who helped himself to a Zenith Defy watch courtesy of the Market Street jeweller.
Defender Lathanial Rowe-Turner was named Academy Player-of-the-Season after another impressive campaign for the Under-18s and Reserves.
Meanwhile, Programme Seller Dave Simpson was presented with the club's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dave, who is also a season-ticket holder, has helped sell the club's matchday programme for over 50 years.
"I simply enjoy helping the club and it's nice to have had my efforts recognised after so many years involved," said Dave, who received a huge ovation when going up to collect his award.
"I love this club and have stuck with them through thick and thin."
Over 400 people packed into the Great Hall for the awards ceremony, sponsored by Marston's, which was hosted by Club Ambassador Alan 'The Birch' Birchenall whilst manager Ian Holloway and the first-team squad were also present.
Winners
Academy Player of the Season, sponsored by Marston's Smooth
Lathanial Rowe-Turner
Team Performance of the Season, sponsored by Carpet Cuts
Norwich City (home), February 16, 4-0
Goal of the Season, sponsored by Crowndale Food Services Ltd
Iain Hume versus Watford (25.08.07)
Players' Player of the Season, sponsored by CJ Upton & Sons Ltd
Richard Stearman
Lifetime Achievement, sponsored by S Gamble Design & Web
Dave Simpson - Programme Seller
Player of the Season, sponsored by Foxes Insurance.Com
Richard Stearman
Lumbers Goal of the Month Overall Winner
Steve Howard - February Goal of the Month versus Norwich City
