While Joel Cooper was named both NIFL and NIFWA Premiership Player of the Year, it was Matthew Fitzpatrick that won Linfield's Player of the Year crown after picking up 60% of the votes. Fitzpatrick scored 12 Premiership goals as the Blues celebrated Gibson Cup glory.placeholder image
While Joel Cooper was named both NIFL and NIFWA Premiership Player of the Year, it was Matthew Fitzpatrick that won Linfield's Player of the Year crown after picking up 60% of the votes. Fitzpatrick scored 12 Premiership goals as the Blues celebrated Gibson Cup glory.

Who won Player of the Year awards at Irish League clubs? Full round-up as prizes handed out

Another Irish League season has concluded and clubs from across the divisions have been celebrating by handing out personal prizes.

Award ceremonies have been held in recent weeks as clubs mark achievements of their players and also those behind the scenes that have played key roles throughout the campaign.

Here’s a full list of winners from those who have revealed their Player of the Year winners – any club not featured means we couldn’t find the required information or they haven’t held their end-of-season ceremony yet.

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