CSKA Carnabys 2o25-26 Awards
Williams and Garner Claim CSKA Top Accolades
CSKA gathered for the traditional end of season awards celebration, hosted this year at The Soar Point in Leicester.
After an exciting Champions League Final viewing, the Awards were presented in Castle Garden.
Below is a rundown of all our winners.
CSKA Carnabys Players’ Player Award
Winner: Connor Williams
2nd: Matt Westerman
3rd: Tristan Ratan-Wright
Captain Connor Williams has missed out on this award in recent years by just a couple of votes, and this year he has finally brought home the prize. Recognised by his CSKA teammates, he has had yet another outstanding campaign, fighting off injury and (quite literally) throwing his body on the line for his club.
Connor just gets better and better, and now one of the most experienced players at the club he will no doubt write his name into the CSKA Hall of Fame.
CSKA Carnabys II Players’ Player Award
Winner: Joe Garner
2nd: Connor Wills
3rd: Kiaya Preston
Joe Garner was rewarded for his high-intensity efforts and work-rate on the pitch by being the clear winner in the CSKA II Player’s Player Award.
Joe added assists (8) and goals (3) to his repertoire this season, and produced some memorable displays particularly against Cradock Arms (a), Crown XI (a) and Epworth Forest (h).
CSKA Carnabys Manager’s Player Award
Winner: Matt Westerman
2nd: Connor Williams
3rd: Dan Danes
Matt had an exceptional campaign in 2025/26, a consistent performer throughout the season in his new role at centre-back where he received MotM votes on 14 of the 20 games he played in. 3 goals and 2 MotM awards went on his stats this season, but his overall vote count of 44 tells you what you need to know about how good he was during the course of the season.
“It’s been brilliant to work with Matt this season in particular. He’s such a driven lad who does all the hard graft of boosting his fitness and strength during the week, then shows up on matchday fully engaged and ready. Attitude to training and setting standards for himself and others makes my life much easier. Matt is a worthy winner of this accolade.” – Chris McCafferty (CSKA Manager)
CSKA Carnabys II Manager’s Player Award
Winner: Connor Wills
2nd: Joe Garner
3rd: Ruben Capp
Connor’s overall contributions throughout the season were rightfully recognised by manager Kieran Brookes-Smith.
17 goals, 4 assists and 3 MotM awards whilst playing for CSKA II, and able to easily step up to the First Team when needed and adding contributions there also.
CSKA Carnabys Fans’ Player Award
Winner: Matt Westerman
2nd: Connor Williams
3rd: Olly Arnold / Tristan Ratan-Wright
46 votes throughout the season with some memorable performances against Knighton (a), Bulls Head Countesthorpe (h) and Oadby Owls (h). However, Matt’s consistency throughout the season saw him received votes in 80% of the matches he played in.
CSKA Carnabys II Fans’ Player Award
Winner: Kiaya Preston
2nd: Connor Wills
3rd: Matt Danes / Joe Garner
Kiaya wins this award for a second year running. Always putting in top performances whenever he plays, and always recognised by his teammates.
CSKA Carnabys Best Newcomer Award
Winner: Tristan Ratan-Wright
2nd: Ajay Stanley
3rd: Callum Wakeling
In one of CSKA’s strongest ever summer transfer windows, Tristan Ratan-Wright received an overwhelming share of the votes in this category. Despite mid-season injury struggles, Tristan returned 10 goals and 8 assists in his first season.
CSKA Carnabys II Best Newcomer Award
Winner: Dan Oakland
2nd: Brayden Barr
3rd: Charlie Seager
Youngster Dan Oakland was named the Best Newcomer award for CSKA II.
CSKA Carnabys Golden Boot Award
Winner: Olly Arnold
2nd: Tristan Ratan-Wright
3rd: Elijah Joseph / Caine Ward
Olly Arnold equals the record for most CSKA Golden Boots (4). His best ever return in a single season saw him bag 24 goals.
CSKA Carnabys II Golden Boot Award
Winner: Connor Wills
2nd: Brayden Barr
3rd: Josh McDougall
After having his Golden Boot snatched on the last day of the season in 2024/25, Connor Wills was a clear winner this season. His 17 goals equalled the best ever return in a single season for CSKA II which was set by Adam Dakin back in 2012/13.
CSKA Carnabys Goal of the Season Award
Winner: Ajay Stanley – vs Bulls Head Countesthorpe (A)
2nd: Tristan Ratan-Wright – vs Melton Athletic (a)
3rd: Hiran Mistry – vs Bulls Head Countesthope (h)
Ajay’s sensational lob from the half-way line wins him the Goal of the Season Award in his first season at the club.
CSKA Carnabys II Goal of the Season Award
Winner: Tom Marshall – vs Birstall Stamford Youth (h)
2nd: Connor Wills – vs Melton Athletic Reserves (h)
3rd: Brayden Barr – vs Skettle (h)
Was it a shot? Was it a cross? Either way, Tom Marshall claims his 3rd CSKA II Goal of the Season Award
CSKA Carnabys ClubMan Award
Winner: Elijah Joseph
Elijah scoops the CSKA Clubman Award for 2025/26, showing some extra-ordinary commitment making the journey from Bedford all the way to Quorn/Leicester on a Sunday morning to be with his teammates.
His positive energy and high-work rate resulted in some important cup results during the campaign.