Quote: Rochdale - Fax Fan "Did anybody go last night? The first time I’d even heard of it, was when someone mentioned it to me at the Batley game, which too short notice, so unfortunately I didn’t go.
So if you did go.....
What was it like?
And more importantly who won the awards?'"
I went along as it was the Starman Dinner where traditionaly it has always been when the Courier present the award to the top player of the year . It was won by Penky and it was a delight to hear him give a very stirring speach as he accepted his prize.
The awards that are given by the supporters that at one time were presented in the past at Arden Rd or the Irish Club were also handed out last night.
Like you I wasn`t aware of that either as the first team awards were supposed to be handed out at the specially arranged supporters night a couple of weeks back but it did not happen .
Still I suppose it`s better than trying to do it on the field or an empty South Stand bar straight after a match.
Penky won the Supporters trophy and the South Stand one as well so well done Penky.
The room looked quiet I have seen that particular evening much busier so maybe it could have done with pushing rather more. I also think it was a mistake combining the two awards as the Supporters night used to be on a differant night with free entry and the kit sponsors were done then as well. Now we get the two together and it just seemed to drag on forever it was going up to twelve when the awards were finished. Pete was his usual fantastic self and the players were in good humour and looking forward to the Sheffield match and they seemed to be enjoying themselves.
