Sunday night saw the Motherwell FC family come together to mark and celebrate the achievements of the Motherwell FC first-team, Academy and Women's team. A sold-out Dalziel Park watched Carla Boyce collect her Women's Player of the Year award in her first season back with the Women of Steel. Top goalscorer for the side, the number nine has been instrumental in Iain Robinson's side retaining their top-flight status for next season. The second award of the evening was for the Academy Player of the Year, which Zander McAllister won. In a breakthrough season, Zander has not only been operating at a top level for the youth side but has also played a part in Jens Berthel Askou's first team. Making his professional debut against St Johnstone in the Premier Sports Cup, the 18-year-old has gone to play three further games this season. Whilst also being a regular for the Scotland youth sides, McAllister has shown that he is one to keep an eye on for the future. Well done, Zander. The next award up for grabs was Young Player of the Year, with Tawanda Maswanhise, Ibrahim Said, Oscar Priestman, Tom Sparrow, Luca Ross and Matty Connelly up for nomination. Following a stunning season which has included 22 club goals, Maswanhise won the accolade. Also nominated for the PFA Player of the Season, Maswanhise has shone for club and country this season. A worthy winner, well done, Tawanda. Goal of the Season was the next voting category. Following a season of wonderful individual goals and team moves, the fans had their say and voted Emmanuel Longelo's goal against Livingston as their Goal of the Season. In a move that lasted over 60 seconds and involved 10 players making 25 passes, the stunning team goal was voted the best goal scored this season. Longelo himself hasn't been shy in front of goal this season, scoring nine times in total this campaign. The Top Goalscorer award was next to be presented, with Tawanda Maswanhise heading back on stage for the second time on the night to collect the award. His 22 goals have him top of the goalscoring charts in the Scottish Premiership this season, as he aims to collect the Golden Boot in the division this season. The coaching staff had their say next, voting for the Coaches' Player of the Year. With a full squad of players who have impressed all season, Elliot Watt picked up the accolade after an immense season in the middle of the pitch. His twists, turns, goals and pinpoint passing got the vote from the backroom team. Bouncing back from a disappointing season last year, Watt has caught the eye of many, and plenty think he should be up for international recognition soon. The penultimate award was all about the players. Every player had their say, and Elijah Just was voted Players' Player of the Year. Many were in with a chance with Lukas Fadinger, Elliot Watt, Calum Ward, Paul McGinn and Tawanda Maswanhise all nominated, but it was Just who got the nod following his maiden season in Scotland. Also nominated for PFA Player of the Year, Just's performances have earned him a lot of praise from various supporters up and down the country. And the final award of the evening also went to Just. Voted Player of the Year by the Motherwell FC supporters, he capped off a wonderful night picking up his second trophy. A big thank you to all our sponsors and those who attended. Your support is much appreciated.
