Once again the readers of LTLF cast their opinions on the issues of the season. Around 300 readers took part in this, the fourth LTLF awards. Thank you to you all.

Player of the Season: David Johnson

Whats odd on DJ taking not only the Player of the Season award, but also the division's golden boot, this time last year? Many think Johnson's return to form of old after one and half seasons of dissapointment was down to his new, Samson-style hairstyle which seemed to bring him new super powers. But despite many different barnets, the goals kept coming - 29 in total this season.

Johnson topped the poll with 46% of votes. Youngsters Andy Reid and Michael Dawson followed him with around 15% each, with Marlon Harewood and Matthieu Louis-Jean also deserving mentions. However, with his form this season, there was only going to be one winner. Long may it continue.

Young Player of the Season: Michael Dawson

We all (or at least 72% of us) agree, Dawson is better than Rio. Forest's young star defender was the clear and obvious winner in this category. It's been an incredible first season so the lad who, not content with winning numerous pludits for his mature performances, also got the chance to train with the England squad in November.

This award is usually hotly contested , as you would expect with so many talented youngsters at the club, but this year only Andy Reid could compete with Dawson's dominance, finishing as runner-up on 18% of votes.

Most Improved Player: Marlon Harewood

It is ironic that this is the second time Marlon Harewood has won Most Improved Player, but after doubling his goal tally from the previous season and quadrupling his transfer value, it would be hard to deny him a second award.

Marlon (53%) beat off competition from Andy Reid (who finishes runner-up in the third category in a row) with 32% and David Johnson who got 15%.

Best Match: Forest 3 Derby 0 (19/03/03)

The winner of the foregone conclusion award goes to our memorable victory over the sheepish ones of Derbyshire back in May. Darren Huckerby and Marlon Harewood (2) provided the goals as we obliterated the shaggers in front of a packed house.

This game was a clear highlight of the season and attracted 60% of the votes. The only other match that came close was our dramatic seven-goal thriller against Ipswich Town in April, which got 18% of the votes.

Twat of the Season: Mark Cowburn

Always a popular and hotly contested category, and this year was no exception. John Gregory (29%) came close, although one might argue that having done such a good job of f**king up Derby this season, Gregory should be commended for his efforts, not slated.

However, the ultimate twat of this seaon's proceedings was Mark Cowburn (34%), the utterly incompentant referee of Forest's match at home to Reading. Mr Cowburn gave one of the worst refereeing performances ever in proffesional football, sending Jack Lester off for two nothing tackles and ruining a perfectly good game of football by blowing his whistle every two minutes. He then had the face to defend his performance and report Paul Hart for abusive language at the end of the game. A twat of the highest order and thoroughly deserving of this award.

LTLF Writers Award: Alex Campbell

More brown paper bags stuffed with cash than golden envelopes for this award, as once again a stewards inquiry was called for. Thankfully, Mr Ingram's (21%) shameless atempts to fix the vote was foiled by match reporter Alex Campbell who got 28% of the votes for his efforts this season. TrickyMatt also gave a good showing with 17%.

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