div Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Almost 500 Saints fans took the time to vote in our online Eurovision style poll recently to determine the 13th winner of the annual Black & White Army Player of the Year Award, for season 2014-2015.As the largest Saints unofficial website, our award is always coveted by the players. This season of course has been an incredibly disappointing one for everyone connected with the club, but one that we WILL recover from. The club will bounce back again, just like it has done many times before.Anyway, to the vote itself and we are really pleased to announce that the winner of this years Player of the Year award for 2015 is none other than.................... Aaron Woodall Aaron (circled in the photo) is one of our 2008 Junior Academy players who was diagnosed with a brain tumour late last year. Having successfully had his tumour removed this brave young man then underwent many weeks and months of really intensive Radiotherapy and is currently undergoing Chemotherapy as he continues to battle this disease. Aarron's strength & courage has been an inspiration to all of us, and a timely reminder of things around us that are much more important than football.We will be in touch with the club shortly to arrange to hand over our coveted trophy to this fine young man, who will also receive a framed St.Mirren shirt, signed by the League Cup winning team of 2013 as part of his award.Congratulations Aaron and all the very best with your continued recovery.Top Ten Players (in reverse order - total points received)Aaron Woodall - 4291Kenny McLean - 4102Jim Goodwin - 3089Stephen Mallan - 2857Jeroen Tesselaar - 2582John McGinn - 2429Marc Ridgers - 2380Jason Naismith - 2309Marc McAusland - 1782James Dayton - 1408 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Monkey Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) Amazing work everyone. This is fantastic. Edit: Div, I know this isn't the point of the award, but I'd definitely PR this if I were you. Nice bit of PR for Saints fans generally, too. Not that you need any encouragement to get involved with the media usually. ;) Edited May 6, 2015 by Magic Monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 What a brave wee boy and best of luck in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinbuddie Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I hope this award gives Aaron a wee lift and helps him in his on-going fight. If he's well enough, giving him the award at half time in the Motherwell game might be a nice touch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldyOzBud Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 A very apt, and uplifting recognition of true courage and determination in what has otherwise been a season lacking in both, as far as the senior team is concerned. Congratulations to Aaron, and keep fighting the good fight Wee Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I hope this award gives Aaron a wee lift and helps him in his on-going fight. If he's well enough, giving him the award at half time in the Motherwell game might be a nice touch? I've emailed the club who have been really good in communicating between myself and Aaron's family. Will wait see what is easiest for him as to how we present the award to him. Will keep everyone posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm genuinely moved reading this, and your post is beautifully put, Div (cheque in the post?). Let's not dwell on why no first team player received this accolade, but why this young man so absolutely deserves it. Bravo, St Mirren supporters, bravo Div, but most of all, bravo Aaron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Brilliant, well done Div and everybuddie who voted. Best wishes to Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Great gesture from the fans, hope it puts a smile on the wee mans face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Spot on . Congratulations young man and a speedie recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Awesome. Well Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanleySaint Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Cannot say how much this has reinforced my belief that despite the moaning and disappointment we all vent on here this proves that we're not bad people!! Well done to everyone involved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 100% deserved. Well done young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky1 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Well done wee man, speedy recovery and one day we will be watching you wear a saints top whilst you play for the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svard svard Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Brilliant stay strong. Nice touch B&W Army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Brilliant.....fantastic!! I hope he is able to receive the award himself, he'll get the biggest cheer of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Good wee bit on The Daily Record website tonight; http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/st-mirren-fans-vote-6-year-old-5647412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Good wee bit on The Daily Record website tonight; http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/st-mirren-fans-vote-6-year-old-5647412 Great result. The kid is deserving of the award and I hope he can receive it in front of the fans at the 'Well game. That cannot be a Daily Record story though Div. Surely their headline would be 'Old Firm managers run rule over Saints starlet Aaron'..... 'Ronny Delia set to swoop for Saints POTY Aaron'.... Seriously though, well done son, all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BEN Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 A St.Mirren story that puts a smile on your face and warms the heart. Hope you make a full and speedy recovery. Well done young man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhill Road Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 BBC have featured it too, fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Great news. Aaron's dad is my boy's football team manager. I'm sure he'll be over the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltcoatsbuddie Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 1st time in years ive actually voted for the guy who won,well done young man, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanb Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 He should now be the official club poty..come on BOD,do the right thing once this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Forget this season, I think even in a league or cup winning season Aaron would win the award for the courage and bravery he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 A Newcastle fan, a complete stranger, just phoned me to say he has been totally inspired by the story and he thinks our fans are amazing. Said he just felt he had to phone and say that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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