The Dehlson family, who were jointly awarded Clubman of the Year. Tom, Lizzie, Archie and Wilf are absolute stalwarts of the youth section.

Tom has coached with us since Archie, now in the Under 14s, was in the Under 5s. He has led that group throughout and still coaches their A team. He also regularly supports the Under 10s and is part brilliant coach, part butt of the children’s jokes. He always takes it with a grin, but underneath there is an utter commitment to delivering an amazing experience for them every single week.

Lizzie, far from just standing on the sidelines, is always there to champion, support and console our players, whether at training, festivals or cup matches as they’ve got older. On top of that, this year she has taken on the role of social media lead, spending countless hours chasing photographs and posting brilliant content on Instagram.

Archie and Bobby are two of the very best young people you could hope for in the youth section. Not only are they great players, they are great teammates, great leaders on and off the pitch, and always there to help both their fellow players and coaches.

On top of that, Archie, Bobby and Tom have taken it upon themselves this year to actively support the men’s first team, setting up pitches beforehand, acting as ball boys, and often being the last ones on the pitch clearing everything away afterwards.

We talk a lot about being “one club” at Barnes and we’re very proud to be that. The Dehlson family are the epitome of that, and I know everyone in the youth section will be delighted at their recognition.