16/07/2026
🏆 Featherstone Rovers Ladies End of Season Presentation 2025/26 💙🤍⚽️
Last Saturday, we came together at Featherstone Social Club to celebrate another incredible season at our End of Season Presentation. A huge thank you to the venue for hosting us and helping make it such a fantastic evening. The atmosphere, the food, the laughs and the memories made it a night to remember.
The evening was brilliantly hosted by our Coach, Lucy, and Captain, Lindsay, and whilst football brought us all together, this night was about celebrating every single player and the amazing people they are.
This team is so much more than the game. We are a football family.
Every player received a trophy in recognition of their commitment, dedication and contribution throughout the season. Every training session, every match, every challenge overcome – you all deserve to be celebrated.
🏆 Players' Player of the Season – Lindsay Bradshaw
Voted for by her teammates, there could hardly be a more deserving winner. Lindsay leads from the front every single week, giving absolutely everything whenever she steps onto the pitch. But it's everything she does away from matchdays that truly makes her special. Her leadership, encouragement, organisation and unwavering commitment are at the heart of this team. Quite simply, Fev Rovers wouldn't be the same without her. A truly outstanding captain and teammate.
🏆 Coaches' Player of the Season – Katie Birkenhead
What. A. Season.
Twenty-five league goals and one County Cup goal gave Katie an incredible tally of 26 goals this season. Her movement, work rate and clinical finishing have been exceptional, and time after time she delivered when her team needed her most. Every defender knew they were in for a tough afternoon, and every teammate knew Katie was capable of producing something special. A phenomenal season from an incredible striker.
🏆 Players' Most Improved – Jess Neale
The transformation in Jess this season has been incredible to witness and fully deserved recognition from her teammates. She committed herself to improving her fitness and health, embraced every challenge and somehow managed to play in just about every position on the pitch! Whatever was asked of her, she gave it everything. Her confidence has grown, her performances have gone from strength to strength, and all of her hard work has paid off in the best possible way.
🏆 Coaches' & Captains' Most Improved – Ellie Garside
From never having played football before (after swapping an oval rugby ball for a round one!), Ellie has been nothing short of remarkable. Week after week she developed into a confident, dependable player who truly owned her position on the pitch. Her football has improved beyond recognition, but equally impressive has been her personal growth, resilience and emotional regulation throughout the season. The progress she's made has been outstanding, and this award couldn't have gone to a more deserving player.
💩 Most Turd of the Turfs – Becky Wark
Now for the award everyone secretly wanted... or maybe didn't! 🤣
Although there were plenty of worthy contenders, our very own pocket rocket Becky claimed the title this year. Whether it was an unexpected tumble, an impressive drop-and-roll or somehow ending up on the floor in the most spectacular fashion imaginable, Becky never failed to entertain us all. Thankfully she always bounced straight back up... usually laughing at herself! Football definitely wouldn't be half as funny without her antics!
⚽ Top Goalscorer – Katie Birkenhead (26 goals!) with Ellie Garside finishing as runner-up.
🚀 Goal of the Season – Lindsay Bradshaw... although we're still investigating whether she might have had a little influence over the judging! 😂
💙 Fundraiser of the Year – Laura Stephens-Murray. The amount of money Laura has raised for this team has been absolutely phenomenal. Her dedication behind the scenes helps make so much possible for everyone involved and should never be underestimated. Thank you for everything you do.
👏 Supporter of the Year – Dani Carter. Despite being sidelined through injury all season, Dani never stopped supporting this team. Week after week she was there cheering us on, lifting spirits and reminding us what being part of a football family really means. Your support has meant more than you know.
A few special mentions also had to go to some amazing people...
💙 Kaye Karim, thank you for organising an unforgettable team weekend away. The memories, laughter and friendships made will stay with us for years to come.
💙 Jade Spencer and Laura Stephens-Murray, thank you both for somehow managing to keep us all fed that weekend... no small task with this lot! 😂
The whole evening was filled with laughter, celebrations, emotional moments and everything that makes this team so special.
Friendship. Fun. Football.
This season has always been about the journey rather than the destination, but what an incredible way to finish it.
To top off a brilliant night, we all got to celebrate together as England won their World Cup match, making an already unforgettable evening even more special. Watching and celebrating that together was the perfect ending.
To every player, coach, volunteer, supporter, sponsor, family member and friend... thank you for being part of our journey.
We cannot wait to do it all again next season.
Up the FAF! 💙🤍⚽️
Thank you to our sponsors Rovers Return, Sharon's Market Kitchen and Kirsopp Builders LTD.
And also to The Travellers Rest, Featherstone, for looking after us after our games 🍺 it's appreciated.
