Ferguson, Hoban and Ridley nominated for NIFWA awards

Rohan Ferguson, Pat Hoban and Matt Ridley have been shortlisted for Player of the Year at the upcoming Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association awards on Sunday, 3rd May.

Larne stopper Ferguson has recorded 23 clean sheets, while teammate Ridley has played a major role in Larne's solidity in defence.

Striker Hoban has netted an impressive 31 goals in 38 appearances this season for Glentoran.

The Glens also feature in the Women's Player of the Year nominees with Jess Foy and Nadene Caldwell shortlisted 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)