DEA Bedford Over 30

DEA held their Awards Gala at the Ritz Carlton this evening, a black-tie affair that always brings celebrities and other back-pages starlets to hob-knob with the players. This year's MC, Heidi Klum, commented that there was a bigger crowd that last year's Oscars. We aren't sure it was quite that big, but the house was certainly packed. So, onto the winners: OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Willie Mungere. Slick Willie tallied 8 goals and assisted on 6 others, and played in every match. DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Chris Jones. Jonesy filled in at sweeper when called upon, and typically played all ninety at the wingback as he was DEA's most reliable defender all year. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: This voting was tough, as both Slick Willie and Jonesy were rookies, and certainly deserved consideration. In fact, they for second for the award in an extremely close vote. The winner of the award went to Jerold White. Jerold was all over the pitch this year, contributing offensively with 5 goals and spearheading the attack with his flawless quarterbacking skills. GOALIE OF THE YEAR: Lucas Hill again won the award unanimously. His steller play all season allowed DEA to make the jump back to Division 1. FANS OF THE YEAR: The Laberge clan again was at every home gain and a few road games too. Every wife who contributed eats for the games gets a mention, as well as Jonesy's for baking muffins on her anniversary. WOW! GOAL OF THE YEAR: Elvis Zukovic's tremendous strike that whistled by Ipswich's stunned keeper to give DEA the improbable comeback win got the nod after much debate. DEA looks to be well-staffed in their return to Division 1. After dropping a few players who lacked the quality needed, and picked up some players who are both skillful and responsible, DEA had an excellent year and should feel proud of their achievments. Dropping a tough one to the Rovers in the playoffs was a disapointment, but DEA can sleep nights knowing they have a quality squad and will be competing with the upper echelon of the OTHSL instead of wallowing in Division 2 again. GREAT SEASON EVERYONE!!!!!