Double winner Iqbal in demand

10:50am Friday 6th June 2008

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The big winner at Farsley's presentation evening could be one of those who flies the Nest this close season.

Bradford-born Pakistani international Amjad Iqbal was voted the players' player of the year and the manager's player of the year but has been attracting interest from elsewhere.

Iqbal, who can be considered unfortunate not to have played in the pro-ranks, played at centre half, full back and in the centre of midfield and acquitted himself well in every department.

If he could be cloned he could fill half of the side and be the best in each position such is his talent, fitness and superb mental attitude.

The most influential player award was handed to Craig Bentham, the recently-released Bantam who spent two months on loan at Throstle Nest.

The top scorer's trophy was collected by Damian Reeves, who hit the net 14 times.

The Celts reserve side landed the league and cup double, with Neil Stevens being voted players' and manager's player of the season. The reserves' best young player award went to Josh Hope.

Chairman Andy Firbank said: "The directors' choice of Craig Bentham for most influential player was straightforward.

"Ammers (Iqbal) is an outstanding player and not surprisingly he is sought after by many clubs still in the Conference.

"It was the reserves' second double on the trot. We also have exciting news on a new under-18 side for next year in association with the Thomas Danby College."