Voting is now open for the 2024/25 Genero Adran Premier awards. You have until 5pm on Monday 19 May to select your Player of the Season, Manager of the Season and Young Player of the Season.
Votes will be combined with an independent panel and the winners will be announced at the FAW National Leagues Awards on Saturday 7 June.
2024/25 Genero Adran Premier awards
Player of the Season
Shannon Evans – Cardiff City
Having rejoined Cardiff City at the start of the season, Shannon Evans has been a key cog in the Bluebirds’ march towards a third successive Adran Premier title. Her tough tackling, coupled with her dominance in the air, have made her one of the most feared defenders in the league.
Abbie Iddenden – Wrexham
Joining from Stoke City at the start of the campaign, Abbie Iddenden has been one of the key reasons behind Wrexham’s push into the top four. With nine goals and nine assists to her name, the forward has proved she is one of the best all-round attackers in the top tier.
Tija Richardson – Briton Ferry Llansawel
Another summer transfer who has made a huge impact for her club has been Tija Richardson. The Briton Ferry taliswoman has been a constant presence in the heart of the midfield, and with her experience and guile, helped guide the side to a second-place finish.
Manager of the Season
Iain Darbyshire – Cardiff City
Having overseen a large turnover of players before the campaign got underway, Iain Darbyshire has once again overseen another title winning campaign at Cardiff City as they finished 10 points clear of second place. Darbyshire himself has described this season’s triumph as the most satisfying yet.
Shauna Duffy – The New Saints
Shauna Duffy was took the reins at TNS as the club entered a new semi-professional era last summer and she has certainly left her mark on Park Hall with a third-place finish, their highest ever in the Genero Adran Premier, coupled with their first piece of major silverware in the Genero Adran Trophy.
Rhys James – Briton Ferry Llansawel
In what was Rhys James’ final season at Briton Ferry, he steered the Reds to a top two finish in their debut Genero Adran Premier season and defeated heavyweights Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham in the process.
Young Player of the Season
Fiona Barry – Cardiff City
It has certainly been a debut season to remember at Cardiff City for Fiona Barry. The 18-year-old signed from Bridgwater United last summer and played in every league game for the Bluebirds, scoring nine goals to build a reputation for being one of the league’s calmest customers in the final third.
Lexi Jones – The New Saints
In a new look TNS team, Lexi Jones has established herself as a key piece in the attack. A summer arrival from the FAW Girls Academy, the 17-year-old hit eight goals in her debut season – including the 83rd minute winner over Wrexham on the final day that secured third place.
Lili Jones – Wrexham
It has been another successful campaign for the last year’s Genero Adran Premier Young Player of the Season. Lili Jones finished joint third in assists this season with seven and also scored a memorable goal against TNS to help Wrexham into the top four.
