James McLafferty is Gazette’s Player of Year

THERE was a glorious double celebration for Kirkfield United under-14 star James McLafferty at Friday night’s inaugural Carluke and Lanark Gazette Youth Football Awards.
By Craig Goldthorp
Published 22nd May 2014, 14:00 BST
James McLafferty received Clydesdale Player of the Year prize from Provost Eileen Logan (Pic Rodger Price)James McLafferty received Clydesdale Player of the Year prize from Provost Eileen Logan (Pic Rodger Price)
James McLafferty received Clydesdale Player of the Year prize from Provost Eileen Logan (Pic Rodger Price)

As well as receiving the club’s Player of the Year prize from Hamilton Accies midfielder Ali Crawford, James later landed the final award of the night – the overall Clydesdale Player of the Year trophy – from Provost Eileen Logan.

“James was absolutely delighted and overwhelmed to receive two trophies,” said Kirkfield United under-14s coach Vinny McEwan.

For more information on this story as part of a 16-page awards night supplement, pick up a copy of this week’s Carluke and Lanark which is in the shops now.