Top man Adams is the first Dan

10:26am Tuesday 6th May 2008

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DEPENDABLE defender Danny Adams took top honours at Morecambe's end of season presentation evening.

The 32-year-old won the supporters' and players' player of the year awards to round off a fine first season in the Football League for the Shrimps.

"Danny is a player who has worked with me at a number of clubs and never lets me down," says boss Sammy McIlroy.

"He is not everyone's idea of a model footballer but no-one can say he is not a hugely effective defender."

Adams, who has previously had spells with Stockport and Huddersfield, admitted he was particularly delighted to win both awards.

"I've picked up awards at other clubs but this is a bit special," says Adams.

"I'm delighted to get the award from the fans but the one from the players is always a bit special. It's always nice to be respected by your fellow professionals."

Speaking at the awards, chief executive Rod Taylor says: "It has been a wonderful season for us and we have had some magnificent achievements along the way.

"To win at Preston and Wolves and get to within one step of Wembley was a marvellous achievement and we can really look forward to our final season at Christie Park.

"The board are fully committed to working with Sammy to strengthen the squad for next season and we hope we can build on our crowds as well.

"We have averaged more than 2,800 people at home games this season and if we can get to over 3,000 regularly next year that would be amazing."

Carl Baker was also a double winner picking up two player of the year votes while Garry Thompson won the Shrimpsvoices web site award.

Andy Langford was the reserves' player of the year with the Under 18s award going to Matthew Bell and the Under 17s trophy collected by James Fitzpatrick. Junior Reds of the year were Rebecca Blackburn and Amy Fleetwood. Club person of the year was Angela Kirk for her work in the club shop.