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Hoban, Ferguson and Ridley nominated for NIFWA awards
TL;DR
Pat Hoban, Rohan Ferguson, and Matt Ridley are nominated for Player of the Year at the NIFWA awards on May 3rd. Hoban has scored 31 goals, Ferguson has 23 clean sheets, and Ridley has contributed significantly to Larne's defense.
Key points
- Pat Hoban nominated for Player of the Year
- Rohan Ferguson and Matt Ridley also nominated
- Hoban scored 31 goals for Glentoran
- Ferguson recorded 23 clean sheets
- Awards ceremony on May 3rd
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Pat Hoban, Rohan Ferguson and Matt Ridley have been shortlisted for Player of the Year at the upcoming Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association awards on Sunday, 3rd May.
Striker Hoban has netted an impressive 31 goals in 38 appearances this season for Glentoran.
Larne stopper Ferguson has recorded 23 clean sheets, while teammate Ridley has played a major role in Larne's solidity in defence.
Glentoran pair Jess Foy and Nadene Caldwell have been shortlisted for the Women's Player of the Year award after helping their side win the Premiership title. Cliftonville's Teegan Lynch is also nominated after a successful season for the Reds.
Larne's Gary Haveron, Glentoran's Declan Devine, and Coleraine's Ruaidhri Higgins have all been nominated for the Manager of the Year with all sides still able to clinch the Gibson Cup heading into the final round of fixtures.
In the Young Player of the Year award, Crusaders Josh Williamson and Fraser Bryden have been nominated after impressing during a difficult season for the north Belfast side. 20-year-old MJ Kamson-Kamara has also been shortlisted following a strong season in Glentoran's defence.
Championship winners Limavady United's captain Stephen Lowry and forward John Butcher are both nominated for Championship Player of the Year, alongside Annagh United midfielder Jack Henderson.
In addition, two Northern Ireland players will be inducted into the Dr Malcolm Brodie Hall of Fame at the ceremony.
Award Nominees:
Player of the Year: Rohan Ferguson (Larne), Patrick Hoban (Glentoran), Matt Ridley (Larne)
Women's Player of the Year: Nadene Caldwell (Glentoran), Jess Foy (Glentoran), Teegan Lynch (Cliftonville)
Manager of the Year: Declan Devine (Glentoran), Gary Haveron (Larne), Ruaidhri Higgins (Coleraine)
Young Player of the Year: Fraser Bryden (Crusaders), MJ Kamson-Kamara (Glentoran), Josh Williamson (Crusaders)
Championship Player of the Year: John Butcher (Limavady United), Jack Henderson (Annagh United), Stephen Lowry (Limavady United)
Q&A
Who are the nominees for Player of the Year at the NIFWA awards?
The nominees are Pat Hoban, Rohan Ferguson, and Matt Ridley.
What are Pat Hoban's statistics this season?
Pat Hoban has scored 31 goals in 38 appearances for Glentoran this season.
When will the NIFWA awards take place?
The NIFWA awards will take place on Sunday, May 3rd.