
It was also a season of change, as new manager Marcus Law took over at the helm.
He was entrusted with keeping Chasetown from avoiding relegation and a successful February and March saw the Scholars push well clear of the drop zone, eventually finishing in 13th position.
Goalkeeper John Bateman was clear winner of Chasetown’s Supporters Player of the Year, a prize he also scooped up from his colleagues as Players’ Player of the Year. Goalkeeping coach John Birt picked up the awards on his behalf,
President Brian Baker makes an award every season, which is based on several factors, not always to necessarily the best player at the club, but a general all round ‘club man’. This year he chose creative midfielder Simon Brown, who received his award from former manager Charlie Blakemore.
Top goalscorer was Nathan Waite, who weighed in with 22 goals in his debut season at this level of the pyramid.
Youngster George Dixon, who impressed on his first team debut at Kidsgrove in the final league game of the season, was awarded the Academy player of the year.
