Nick Sonenfield, boss of HMH Under 16s, was named team manager of the year. AJY secretary Louise Dorling paid tribute to the work of the stalwart following the award of the league’s top individual accolade.
“His genuine love of working with young people and running football teams has ensured his continuing involvement,” she said. “As chairman, he has dedicated himself to the club, ensuring that all aspects including their building, the many adults, youngsters and the teams are dealt with at every level in a business-like, fair, professional and sporting way. His manner is quiet, yet he commands respect.
“His team are not the strongest in the league, nor have they ever been, but they have remained true and loyal, due in no small part to this person’s attitude and manner. As a team manager, he does not yell and scream from the sidelines, he is always polite to his team players and their opponents, his first thoughts are for his team and not for himself. He encourages, he gives endless time and effort, he distinguishes himself as a manager for others to emulate. Winning is not his aim, not his passion, but his team is.”
Roll of honour
League competitions
Under 16 Division Champions: Redbridge Jewish Care
Under 15 Division Champions: Scrabble
Under 12 Division Champions: HMH
Under 10 Blue Group Champions: HMH Blue
Under 10 Red Group Champions: Redbridge Jewish Care
Under 8 Group Champions: Hendon Inter Schools
Cup competitions
Under 16 Trophy Centre: Redbridge Jewish Care
Under 15 Woody’s Clothing Cup: Scrabble
Under 12 Woody’s Clothing Cup: Alyth Belsize
Under 10 Woody’s Clothing Cup: Alyth Belsize White
Under 10 Plate: Hendon Inter Schools Blue
Five-a-side competitions
Under 15: Hendon Inter Schools A
Under 12: Stonegrove Park A
Under 10: Hendon Inter Schools A
Andrew Gold Safe Hands Award (top goalkeeper)
Under 16: Redbridge Jewish Care
Under 15: Scrabble
Under 12: HMH
Under 10: HMH BLUE
Under 8: Hendon Inter Schools
Andrew Gold Award: Hendon Inter Schools Under 8
Team Manager Award: Nick Sonenfield (HMH Under 16)
