Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:15 Page 1 In aid of Sponsored by Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:15 Page 2 THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015 BATTERSEA EVOLUTION, LONDON Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:15 Page 3 “The rivalry and intensity between London football clubs has always been extra special. A local derby, whether it be in Cup or League competition, creates a very different atmosphere not only with opposing fans, but for the players and staff involved. In my 40 years as player or goalkeeping coach at Arsenal, the most demanding and challenging games I recall invariably involve a London neighbour. Needless to say, the memories provoke a very mixed reaction from me, even now – either a wide smile or a gritted teeth grimace. Nothing has changed when it comes down to a London derby – and it never will.” Bob Wilson, Arsenal (1963-1974) THE LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS 2015 01 Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:15 Page 4 Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:15 Page 5 elcome to the London Football Awards 2015. Thank for your Wsupport this evening. Willow has a strong football heritage and we are delighted that our association with the sport through both our service provision and fundraising activities is now Megs and Bob Wilson, recognised at both a London and Life Presidents and national level. Co-founders, Willow Particular thanks are extended to our sponsors, Toscafund and award sponsors, GM Real Estate and Football Manager for their most generous support. egs and I could never have imagined Willow being mentioned in the And to our LFA committee who have same breath as tonight’s award nominees. Sixteen years ago we worked so hard over the past six months Mfounded the charity in memory of our daughter, Anna, with the aim of to ensure tonight is a success. The supporting young adults living with life-threatening conditions in our home proceeds from tonight’s event will enable county of Hertfordshire. As the only charity working in this age range across all Willow to fulfil many more Special Days serious illnesses demand for our service quickly grew. Since 1999 Willow has for seriously ill young adults throughout fulfilled more than 11,000 Special Days and, this year alone, we will fulfil a the UK – offering quality of life to them further 1,100 Special Days. It is only thanks to your support, the wonderful and their families at the most difficult of support of the football community and so many of my peers, the Clubs and times. Have a great evening and thank players that we can continue to reach out to those most in need. Megs and I you for your generosity. are extremely humbled by your continued support and enthusiasm. Thank you. David White CEO, Willow Bob Wilson, Life President and Co-founder, Willow THE LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS 2015 03 Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:15 Page 6 Theres nowhere else like London. Nothing at all, anywhere. www.almacantar.com www.centrepointlondon.com Vivienne Westwood Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:15 Page 7 LFA COMMITTEE “I would like to thank my committee for all their hard work organising tonight’s event. I know how much time and energy this has demanded, I deeply appreciate all their efforts to ensure this evening’s inaugural London Football Awards in aid of Willow will be a night to remember. I would also like to thank our headline sponsor Toscafund for their generous support.” CHRIS CLANCEY STEVE HOBBS CHRIS CLANCEY LFA Committee Chairman ZONE, Director STEVE HOBBS ZONE, Director SHARON DYER Independent leisure, entertainment, travel and sports fan professional. SHARON DYER GINA COLADANGELO Specialising in watching all/any live sport around the globe GINA COLADANGELO Communications Director, Oliver Bonas and Willow Trustee SAVVAS SAVOURI Partner and Chief Economist, Toscafund IVOR BADDIEL Scriptwriter “As well as having the best football team in the world (Chelsea), London now has the best awards ceremony as well, can’t wait to find out who SAVVAS SAVOURI IVOR BADDIEL wins the Best Person Called Ivor Award.” The committee works with Willow to ensure the highest level of production and staging of the event as well as supporting table sales, sponsorship and the auction. We are interested in expanding the committee in 2016 to include greater representation from those within football. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved. THE LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS 2015 05 Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:16 Page 8 LONDON TORONORONTO DOHA DUBAI ABU DHABI MUMBAI PERTH SYDNEY BRIBRISBANE MELBOURNE GLOBALGLLOOBAL CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION BBROOKFIELDMULTIPLEX.COMROOKFIELDMULLTTIPLEX.COM Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:17 Page 9 ORDER OF EVENTS CONTENTS 19.30 Welcome, Bob Wilson Foreword by Bob Wilson ................................01 Welcome .......................................................03 19.40 Dinner served LFA Committee..............................................05 20.10 Award Presentations: Order of Events..............................................07 London Manager of the Year London Women's Player of the Year Tonight's Host & Auctioneer...........................09 London Young Player of the Year Menu.............................................................11 21.15 Award Presentations: About Willow .................................................12 London Goalkeeper of the Year What’s so special about London football?.......14 Outstanding Contribution to a London Club Judging Panel................................................16 21.25 Megs Wilson, David White and Andrew Scarborough, Outstanding Contribution to a London Club ....20 Special Day Beneficiary Three Ways to Win.........................................23 21.30 Live auction hosted by Jonny Gould How to Bid.....................................................25 22.30 Q&A hosted by Bob Wilson with Lee Dixon, London Manager of the Year.............................26 Glenn Hoddle and Tony Cottee London Player of the Year ..............................28 22.55 Silent Auction closes London Young Player of the Year.......................30 Award Presentations: London Women's Player of the Year ...............34 London Community Project of the Year London Player of the Year London Goalkeeper of the Year ......................36 London Community Project of the Year...........38 23.20 Raffle draw and announcement of funds raised Hall of Fame ..................................................42 23.30 Guests depart Willow ...........................................................47 * Please note the order of award presentations may alter on the night Thank You......................................................48 THE LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS 2015 07 Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:17 Page 10 Frogmore is delighted to continue to support Willow Frogmore Real Estate Partners Investment Managers Limited 11-15 Wigmore Street, London W1A 2JZ T 020 7016 6000 F 020 7495 5321 www.frogmore.co.uk Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:17 Page 11 TONIGHT’S HOST MAX RUSHDEN ax Rushden is hosting the event tonight. He declined to use auto cue choosing instead to donate £1,000 to Willow. So if he messes Mup, it’s for a good cause. He’s in his seventh year of presenting Soccer AM on Sky, and also presents the Warm Up on talkSPORT on Sunday mornings. He is most proud of being the voice of Gaviscon (you know the advert with the cartoon firemen) – although some people suggest a heartburn remedy is quite apt. He is very approachable, but prefers to be trolled in written form rather than face to face if that’s what you’re considering. His fighting record is P0, W0, D0, L1. He is in dark jeans because he’s outgrown his suit trousers. ”I’m really happy to be presenting these awards tonight. I’m a Cambridge fan, but my Dad put me in a Spurs kit when I was five, TONIGHT’S AUCTIONEER so that’s where my London footballing sympathies lie. JONNY GOULD Please clap whenever it onny Gould has been a TV and radio seems like there’s an journalist and broadcaster since 1994 awkward silence and Jworking for the likes of the BBC, ITV and was Channel 5’s longest serving employee, have a great night.” hosting coverage of Major League Baseball for a massive 12 years. In addition, Jonny is a prolific figure in the charity and events sector for being a dynamic and entertaining host, having raised more than £40 million for charity to date in his auctioning career. www.jonnygouldpresents.com THE LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS 2015 09 Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:17 Page 12 SENTINEL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS are proud to support LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS 2015 THE Sentinel Management Consultants are a global provider of commercial negotiation training and consultancy. All of our consultants are experienced top level negotiators. We are right on the ball and can help you tackle your training needs, meet your goals, promote you to the top of your league and increase your net so next year you can give even more to this worthwhile charity! contact us at: [email protected] or www.sentinelmc.com Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:17 Page 13 MENU STARTER Treacle and sesame roast salmon fillet, salad of spring onions, roasted beets Wild mushroom millefeuille, wilted winter leaves and red pepper hollandaise (V) MAIN COURSE Neck of lamb braised in bourguignon style, glazed baby onions, bacon and button mushrooms, creamed potatoes, wilted kale Roast sweet potato and broccoli curry with kohlrabi and watercress salad (V) DESSERT Honey fig and hazelnut tart, honey ice-cream, Pedro Ximenex sherry reduction THE LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS 2015 11 Willow - London Football Awards 2015 pgs 01-52_Final 26/02/2015 20:17 Page 14 illow is the only national charity working with seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable WSpecial Days.