Luke Shiels 'honoured' to be named Boston United Player of the Year

Luke Shiels felt 'honoured' to be named Boston United's Player of the Year.

The skipper, who arrived in the summer from Alfreton Town, played a vital role as the Pilgrims reached the FA Cup's second round as well as harbouring promotion dreams when the campaign was put on hold.

He came out on top in the fans' vote for the Turnbull Building and Plumbing Supplies Player of the Year, with midfielders Brad Abbott and Andi Thanoj joint second.

"I was honoured to be voted the Player of the Year by the fans," said Shiels, who made 39 appearances and scored four goals.

"I'm not a massive fan of individual awards in a team sport, but it was a good feeling.

"Coming in for my first season, as captain as well, to a big club, there was a few nerves and a bit of pressure.

"I knew I had to get my head down, work hard and do what the gaffer wanted me to do. It's been a good season."

Twelve months ago Shiels won the Fans' Player of the Year award at Alfreton, before making the switch to York Street with teammate Tom Platt, who was named this season's Players' Player of the Year by the United squad.

"I think it showed it was the right move for myself and Platty," Shiels said, looking back at the season.

"When I was talking to the gaffer regarding coming to Boston he asked me about Platty.

"Obviously, I said what a good payer he is and his award is deserved.

"But I've been with him at Alfreton and Harrogate before that, it does feel like he's following me around."

MORE PILGRIMS: Chris Cook remembers scoring at Wembley 35 years ago MORE PILGRIMS: Tom Platt 'delighted' with dressing room nod

A message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news on this free-to-read site, I am asking you to also please purchase a copy of our newspaper when you do your weekly shop.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspaper.