A Night of Celebration and Recognition
Kirkley & Pakefield FC hosted its annual Adult Presentation Night in the club’s marquee, bringing together players, staff, and supporters to celebrate a successful season. The event was well-attended and filled with appreciation, awards, and community spirit.

Chairman Graham Bunning opened the evening with a heartfelt message for John Pitts, founder of Pakefield Boys Club, who was unable to attend due to illness. The club extended its gratitude for his decades of service to youth football at the club and around the area.

President Peter Aldous praised the club’s progress and stability, commending everyone involved and expressing optimism for the upcoming season.

Team of the Season: AFC Royals U18s
The AFC Royals U18s were the standout team of the year, winning the Thurlow Nunn U18s League East Division by six points and reaching the Suffolk County FA Mid-Week Cup Semi-Finals. Manager Reece Phipps and his team received a standing ovation for their achievements.

Player of the Year Awards
AFC Royals U18s
Players’ Player & Young Player: Bailey Phipps
Manager’s Player: Rio Cook
Most Improved: Harry Gorst
Biggest Impact: Connor McAleese
K&PFC U18s
Players’ & Manager’s Player: Blyth Hammonds
Young Improved Player: Louis Chapman
Most Impact Player: William Godbold
K&PFC U23s
Players’ Player: Grady Croft
Manager’s Player: Sam Crowe
Most Improved: Nathan Pigney
Young Player: George Lansdale
K&PFC Reserves
Players’ Player: Kale Brown
Manager’s Player: Liam McComb
Young Player: Billy Hutchinson
Special Recognition Awards
Gary French Memorial Cup: Josh Mahoney (Club Physio)
Supporters’ Player (1st Team): Nathan Russell
B.F.S & David Hackney Memorial Trophies: Richard Stanton (Treasurer)
Jimmy Armes Shield: Mark & Sarah Creamer (Committee Members)
Jack Dale Memorial Cup – Clubman of the Year: Shaun Norman (Director of Football)
1st Team Awards
Presented by Manager Ross Gilfedder and Assistant Nathan Russell, who reflected on a season of growth and welcomed Jordan Smith as the new Goalkeeping Coach.

Players’ Player & Top Scorer: Cameron Russell
Manager’s Player: Ben George (Captain)
Most Improved: Jack Lawrence
Impact Player: MaCauley Holt