A RECORD number of players, parents and sponsors turned out for Tweedbank Thistle Football Club’s end of season awards.

The club’s annual presentation and disco was held in the village’s community centre.

The large crowd were welcomed with a brief presentation of the season’s highlights, the club’s 20th anniversary, which included teams playing at Hibs and Hearts, as well as professional 'Box Soccer’ training from Hearts and Scotland legend John Colquhoun.

Each player was presented with a medal and individual award for their efforts from a wide range of achievements, including most skilful, best goal, most hardworking and best goal celebration. Players’ awards for each age group were also given for Coaches’ Most Improved Player (P1-P6) and Players’ Player (P3-P6).

The full list of awards winners were - Coaches’ Most Improved Player of the Year, 2009 team: Jack Dobson, 2008 team: Shane Weir, 2007 team: Harry Moffat, 2006 team: Sam Ostle, 2005 team: Sam McAneny and 2004 team: Morgen Robertson. Players’ Player of the year, 2007, Sam McBarron; 2006 team, Oliver Czerwins; 2005 team, Finley McKechnie; and 2004 team, Brooke Hay.

Tweedbank Thistle Football Club chairman David Moffat told the Border Telegraph: “This has been an amazing season for our wee club. We have seen an increase in player numbers, the players, and equally important the parents, have supported us with everything we have done from fund raising walk up the Eildons, BBQs, hosting our own festival, trips to play at Hibs and Hearts to attending the Fruit and Flower Parade at Tweedbank Fair; showing we are not just a football club but also a huge part of Tweedbank community.” The players and coaches are currently enjoying the summer break and training will reconvene on August 18, after the school holidays.

Coaching sessions take place on the back pitches at the Tweedbank Sports Complex for P1-P3, 6.15pm-7.15pmp; and P4-P7, 6.15pm-7.45pm.

The club will hold a registration day for new and existing players in August with date for this still to be confirmed, new players of all abilities are welcome. For more information call 07974350373.