These were my star performers in the Maccabi GB Southern Football League in season 2015/16
1. JONNY BLAIN (Oakwood A) - striker-turned-goalkeeper was one of the surprise packages of the season. Oakwood signed him on the advice of NLR boss Rob Richman and he finished the season with the best defensive record in the MGBSFL
2. ADAM SHAFRON (Woodford Wanderers) - eyebrows were raised when he moved from Redbridge Jewish Care, but any accusations of him lacking ambition were silenced after he helped the Wanderers return to the Promised Land as champions
3. ELLIOTT ESPINOZA (Scrabble FC) - "has had an outstanding season as our play-maker who at times had been unplayable with his pinpoint passes and assists and has pulled the strings for us in midfield all season. Has also scored a huge amount of goals from midfield and is a match-winner for us"
4. DALE BRADMAN (Oakwood A) - "consistent and almost ever-present. Played a major role in the best Jewish defence in the country. Great in the tackle and kept us in lots of games in key moments"
5. AVI KORMAN (Hendon Utd SC A) - "Hendon’s player of the year- Magnificent season – tremendous energy – box-to-box, great tackler superb vision – also scored some massive goals especially last minute Peter Morrison Trophy final winner"
6. JONNY KAY (NL Raiders A) - "one of the most under-rated players in the league. Never truly gets the credit he deserves. Does the hard work, intercepting play, protecting the back four and then giving the ball to the more attack-minded players. A vital part of the successful last three years for Raiders"
7. RICKY ENGLEMAN (NL Raiders A) - "amazing season for big Rick. Ten goals from 17 appearances tells only part of his influence on the side. Driving force in the team, huge effort to continue playing despite living south of the River for half the season. A Raiders legend even after just two seasons at the club"
8. SAM SOLLOSI (Redbridge JC A) - immense all season and ran defences ragged with his twinkle-toes. Deserved to finish the season with silverware for his efforts
9. JORDAN MARKS (NL Raiders A) - "16 goals in 20 games to go with countless assists. A star this season, exemplary attitude, hardly missed a game or a training session. Incredible talent and so difficult to defend against - with Jordan in the team you know it doesn’t matter who you play against you have a chance to win the game"
10. DANIEL GARFINKLE (Redbridge JC A) - described as "unplayable" by the Oakwood management, he took his game to a new level and a combination of his pace and finishing skills have turned him into one of the most talked about players in Jewish football
11. REISS MOGILNER (Brady Maccabi) - MGBSFL Golden Boot winner went on an incredible scoring run. His team needed 10 more of him!
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PREMIER DIVISION REVIEW OF THE SEASON
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