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James Walker Memorial Trophy - York City South Player Of The Season

Its that time of the year again, your chance to vote for City's player of the season. The York City South award is decided in April and is presented by YCS when we're in a sponsor's box on April 19th for the Spennymoor game. The club's own "Billy Fenton Clubman Of The Year" and several supporters club awards are also decided in April.

Click the dates and links below for more.

Saturday March 30 York City Clubman Of The Year Award - The History Read the history of City's Clubman Of The Year award, named in memory of Billy Fenton, one of our 1954/5 Happy Wanderers, who took City to The FA Cup semi finals. Plus: Billy Fenton after whom City's own player of the year award is named and watch footage of his and our team's goals as we reached the 1955 FA Cup Semi Final and take a sneak look at action from our 1938 FA Cup run. Read about YCS' own player of the year award. Trivia Time: Name City's first Clubmen award winner in 1974.

March 31 1973/4 City's player of the year award was first made in 1974. Here we recall that memorable season. Trivia Time: Who did City beat on the opening day of the 1973/4 season.

April 1 City's Keepers A good number of keepers have won both York City and York City South's player of the season awards. Today we recall the history of City's keepers. Some went on to much better things, some legendary keepers came to City in the twilight of their careers. Do you agree with our rankings of City's greatest ever keepers? Trivia Time: "Get your hair cut young lad", which City keeper was on the receiving of Brian Clough's barbed comment.

April 2 The Naughty Step Today we recall many City personnel who got into trouble, some ended up in prison, others broke no law; some got off lightly, others got a hard time, only a couple make it onto the lower rungs for their on the field antics. Trivia Time: Which City player was once sent off 3 times against the same opposition in a season.

April 3 City Abroad Today we recall some of the City players to have played abroad, taking in Turkey, a Canadian fireman, China and Malta where a former centre half played in the European Cup. Trivia Time: Which City loanee went onto manage Benfica.

April 4 City's £8m In Transfer Fees City have netted well over £8m in transfer fees, the 1990s being the golden era. Trivia Time: Who is City's record purchase in our non league era.

April 5 City Player Records Download details of all City’s players, transfer fees, match stats and contract end dates. Also Andy Naylor's City facts and figures detailing every City game. Trivia Time: Since City formed in 1922, how many City players have scored for City?

Saturday April 6 The Contenders Voting closes on April 7 for the YCS player of the year award. Still unsure who to vote for? Here’s our guide to the front runners.

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