Congratulations to the Raiders’ very own Michael Owen, who was named SIFL Player of the Season for 2015/16.

A cuddly, congenial chap, beloved of referees and opponents alike, Mike also won the club award at the Raiders’ end of season party and will be sorely missed as he returns to Scotland for a year at the end of August.

Rumours that Mike is jumping ship before Colin’s new code of conduct rules see him banned for the season are apparently unfounded. When asked about it, Mike simply said: “Aach nooo”, before spilling his beer, pulling someone’s leg hair and getting pinned for a count of three by long-term nemesis Luke McDonnell.

Mike has been a class act for the Raiders on and off the pitch. Come back soon!