For the previous 2 seasons (2005/6 and 2004/5), the world waited for the result. Who would follow in the illustrious footsteps of Darren Dunning, Chris Brass, dual winner Alan Fettis, Christian Fox, Richard Cresswell, Mark Samways and inaugural winner Andy McMillan to scoop this year's top award.

In the end, amid fears of election rigging and postal vote fraud, and taking into account City's on the pitch performance, it was decided to not award the trophy.