Loaring scoops four end of season GFC awards

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Matt Loaring took home four individual accolades at Guernsey FC's 2023-24 awards night.

He received the Golden Boot at the start of the evening for topping the club charts with 17 goals - his best scoring season and also meaning he passed 100 goals for the club, only the second player to do so after Ross Allen.

He was then named as Coaches' Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year and Fans' Player of the Year.

Midfielder Seb Vance was named as Young Player of the Year for his solid showing in midfield with 35 appearances in his first full season, while Charlton Gauvain was selected as the Manelanders' Player of the Year by the club's UK-based support.

Pictured: Dave Rihoy (r) is retiring from GFC after this season.

Pictured: Charlton Gauvain (l).

Dave Merris belter against Hanworth Villa was named Goal of the Season, while Dave Rihoy was recognised after announcing his retirement from GFC after 293 appearances and 81 goals over 12 years.

Brandon Wallace's first goal for the club against Corinthian-Casuals was named Ernie's Champagne Moment.

Tribute was also  paid to the Green Lionesses for a debut season in which they won the Jersey FA Cup.

Two awards recognised contributions off the pitch. 

Club photographer Scott Fusellier was awarded the trophy for Outstanding Contribution to the club, while George Fern of the media team was given the Youth Contribution of the Year award.