Departing Arsenal Ladies manager Vic Akers was honoured for his dedication and contribution to the women’s game.Akers, who was instrumental in the formation of Arsenal Ladies more than two decades ago, was presented with The FA Special Achievement Award by FA Vice-President, Ray Kiddell OBE at the prestigious ceremony.
Akers has led the Ladies team to 32 trophies including eleven FA Women’s Premier League Titles, ten FA Women’s Cups and the UEFA Women’s Cup, becoming the first English team to do so in 2007. His last being this years League title, FA Cup and League Cup.
Everton midfielder and acting England captain Fara Williams won both the Nationwide International(England) Player of the Year voted by the fans, and Tesco Players’ Player of the Year voted by the players in the league. She has had an outstanding season for Everton only missing out in the championship to Arsenal on the last day. A bright future for her as she is only 26. Could a move to WPS sometime in the future come? First up the Euros in Finland.
Even though she left in February Kelly Smith was still the top scorer for Arsenal and the league. She received the Umbro Top Goal Scorer (National Divison). She scored 25 league goals in only 12 league appearances. In total for Arsenal she made 21 appearances and scored 31 goals.
No matter what, she will be missed at Arsenal.
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