The Carlton Town Football Club community gathered at Stoke Lane on 15 May 2026 to celebrate a landmark season that saw the club set new records for points, goals, and attendance figures. While the campaign for the team known as the Millers ultimately ended with a defeat in the play-off semi-finals on 28 April 2026, the annual presentation night served as an opportunity to recognise the achievements of players and staff.
During the 2025-26 season, Carlton Town FC finished second in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands. The team secured 90 points over 42 matches, with 28 wins, 6 draws, and 8 defeats, while scoring 84 goals and conceding 49. Joint managers Mark Harvey and Andy Clerke led the squad throughout this record-breaking campaign after taking charge at the start of the season.
Several individual honours were awarded during the evening. Ashley Chambers was named Players’ Player of the Year after finishing the season as the division’s second-top scorer with 21 goals. Supporters’ Player of the Year went to Ewan Robson, who secured the honour by a single vote, while Lamin Manneh—who finished as the fourth-top scorer in the league with 18 goals—shared the Managers’ Award with Robson.
The event also marked a milestone for the club’s leadership. Chairman Mick Garton was presented with a surprise award by former long-serving manager Tommy Brookbanks to mark 25 years at the helm of the club. Additionally, the annual presentation night raised £160 through a 50/50 draw and a collection bucket to support the supporters club’s fund for flags, stickers, and new decks.
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