Page 21 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.34 2022-23

Genero Adran Premier Young Player of the Season – Olivia Francis
(Pontypridd United)
OIivia Francis has taken her first season in senior football by storm, scoring 11 goals and
contributing four assists in the Genero Adran Premier as Pontypridd United finished top of the
Plate Conference. A constant threat in attack for the Dragons, the 17-year-old stands out for her
pace and skill on the ball combined with a clinical nature in front of goal.
Genero Adran Premier Golden Boot – Stacey John-Davis (Swansea City)
From her stunning goal on the opening day against Cardiff Met to her hot streak of seven goals
in three games in phase two, Stacey John-Davis was on fire throughout the campaign for
runners-up Swansea City. The 31-year-old bagged 15 goals in total to finish as top scorer in the
Genero Adran Premier for the second year in a row.
Genero Adran Premier Golden Glove – Ceryn Chamberlain (Cardiff City)
Ceryn Chamberlain did not concede a goal in any of her first five appearances of the season and
went on to finish the campaign with 10 clean sheets in the league, as Cardiff City proved that a
strong defence is vital to winning the title.
Genero Adran Premier Team of the Season:
Ceryn Chamberlain (Cardiff City); Beth Lewis (The New Saints), Ellie Lake (Swansea City),
Izzy Redding (The New Saints), Siobhan Walsh (Cardiff City), Ffion Price (Cardiff City); Tija
Richardson (Cardiff Met), Seren Watkins (Cardiff City), Olivia Francis (Pontypridd United),
Stacey John-Davis (Swansea City), Katy Hosford (Swansea City)
The winners of the individual awards for the 2022-23 season in the Genero Adran North
were as follows:
Player of the Season – Rosie Hughes (Wrexham)
It has been another astonishing season for Rosie Hughes, who continues to shine in the final
third. Wrexham’s number nine finished on 24 league goals in just nine appearances, but to
reduce her game to just goals would undervalue her talent. She holds up the play brilliantly and
brings in other players around her too, evidenced by her seven assists.
Manager of the Season – Steve Dale (Wrexham)
The Genero Adran Premier beckons for Wrexham next season following a perfect campaign
under Steve Dale. The Red Dragons won all 12 of their games on the way to the league title,
scoring 70 goals and conceding just six, before they triumphed 1-0 against Briton Ferry
Llansawel in the promotion play-off final.
Young Player of the Season – Amber Lightfoot (Wrexham)
Amber Lightfoot’s numbers in the Genero Adran North this season – 16 goals and eight assists
– speak for themselves and she is certainly ready for the step up to the top-flight. Rosie Hughes
may be Wrexham’s focal point in attack, but Lightfoot has led the way behind her with
consistently brilliant displays.
The winners of the individual awards for the 2022-23 season in the Genero Adran South
were as follows:
Player of the Season – Lowri Ridings (Briton Ferry Llansawel)
The captain of Briton Ferry’s title-winning side, Lowri Ridings has led by example at the centre
of defence. A consistently solid performer, Ridings played in all 16 league matches for Ferry as
they conceded just 13 goals and she also popped up at the other end to score on four occasions.
Manager of the Season – Rhys James (Briton Ferry Llansawel)
Rhys James took over the reins at Briton Ferry shortly before the start of the season and led his
side to a title-winning campaign. Ferry won 15 of their 16 league matches, scoring 78 goals and
conceding just 13 along the way, before suffering heartbreak in the promotion play-off final by
narrowly losing to Wrexham.
Young Player of the Season – Ela Roberts (Briton Ferry Llansawel)
Ela Roberts may now be an established presence in the Briton Ferry Llansawel team, but she is
still just 22 and excitingly should have her best years ahead of her. Having previously been a
winger, Roberts is thriving in the role of full-back and she played a key part in her side winning
the league title.
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