Hood is Brakes’ player of the year

Central defender Hood moved to the New Windmill from Halesowen in September, with his arrival coinciding with Brakes’ sharp upturn in form.

Hood missed Brakes’ final four matches, including the play-off defeat to Hednesford, due to the birth of his second child and suspension, but he had already done enough to earn the supporters’ player-of-the-year accolade and also the Matt Blunt Trophy from internet fans forum The Banter.

The manager’s player of the year award was picked up by Stephan Morley, with Paul Holleran saying: ‘It was a close-run thing between a number of players. I was blessed with contenders.”

Skipper Lee Downes collected the players’ player award, preventing Hood from claiming a hat-trick by one vote.

Luke Corbett claimed the top scorer’s award, while Jacob Blyth’s match-winning header in the home clash against Chesham United saw him win the goal-of- the-season prize.

Clubman of the year was presented to club safety officer Kate Fisher in recognition of her match-day work and efforts in support of club events and sponsorship raising.

Former director and current stadium manager Nigel Hodgkins was the recipient of the Don Hartwell Award from the vice-presidents club for his fantastic efforts on behalf of the club for more than a decade.

Meanwhile, admission prices for the 2011/12 season have been increased to fall in line with average prices within the Zamaretto Premier Division.

Admission prices for children have been frozen for the second consecutive year.

Entry to the New Windmill will cost adults £9 and concessions £6.

Fans can take advantage of ‘Early Bird’ season-ticket offers until Monday June 6.

Adults will get a discounted price of £160, meaning they can watch Brakes for as little as £7.62 per game, while concessions at £114 can do so at a cost of £5.10 per game.

Children aged 12 to 15 who purchase their season on or before June 6 can get them for just £45.

Prices will then revert to £170 for adults, £114 for concessions and £50 for children (12-15).

n Leamington FC Development are holding trials for next season’s under-13s, under-15s and under-16s at Campion School on Thursday (6.30pm). For more information, contact Mark Davidson on 07990 934587.