Player Awards Night

Aidan Smith was crowned as Annan Athletic’s Supporters’ Player of the Year as he made yet more history at Galabank.

The 28-year-old – who broke the 100-goal barrier for the club just a few weeks ago – has also become our all-time record appearance holder, having topped 360 games.

He was presented with mementos for both historic successes as he left our annual presentation night on Saturday with a clutch of prizes.

As well as being named Supporters’ Player of the Year, Smith took the Young Supporters’ Player of the Year title and Top Scorer, with 17 goals so far in all competitions.

Scott Hooper capped his inspirational comeback from injury by being named Management Team and Away Day Player of the Year.

Keith Watson’s impact during his first campaign at Galabank earned him the Directors’ Player of the Year Award.

Meanwhile, a season-defining strike by Wullie Gibson away to Clyde in the Scottish Cup – which set us on the path to facing Rangers at Ibrox – was voted as Goal of the Season.

And home-grown success Charlie Maxwell was voted Young Player of the Year.

The awards evening, held in the Galabank clubhouse, was organised in conjunction with Annan Athletic FC Supporters’ Club (AAFCSC).

Awards roll of honour:

● AAFCSC Supporter of the Year (presented by Wullie Gibson): Jim Harvey

● AAFCSC Away Day Player of the Year (presented by Jim Harvey): Scott Hooper

● AAFCSC Young Supporters of the Year (presented by Scott Hooper): Innes Johnstone and Daniel Shanks

● AAFCSC Young Supporters’ Player of the Year (presented by Innes Johnstone): Aidan Smith

● Directors’ Player of the Year (presented by Russell Brown): Keith Watson

● Management Team Player of the Year (presented by Wullie Gibson): Scott Hooper

● Top Scorer (presented by Steven Bell): Aidan Smith

● Goal of the Season (presented by Ben Carmichael): Wullie Gibson

● Supporters’ Young Player of the Year (presented by Andy Aitken): Charlie Maxwell

● Supporters’ Player of the Year (presented by Chris Tidmarsh): Aidan Smith

● Milestone awards:

○ 100 goals: Aidan Smith

○ Record appearances (360): Aidan Smith

○ 200 appearances: Tommy Muir, Scott Hooper

○ 150 appearances: Tommy Goss

○ 100 appearances: Max Kilsby, Wullie Gibson

○ 50 appearances: Ryan Muir, Paul McGowan, Charlie Maxwell, Paul Smith, Cammy Clark

Voting for Supporters’ Player of the Year, Supporters’ Young Player of the Year, AAFC Young Supporters’ Player of the Year and Goal of the Season took place as Annan hosted The Spartans on Saturday.

Thanks go to AAFSC for organising the presentation, alongside MCK Graphics for sponsoring the trophies and singer Emilia Rose for providing the entertainment.

Special thanks were also expressed during the evening to volunteers who give their time in any way to the club, as well as to all fans, shareholders and sponsors for their continued support.