KIDLINGTON striker Jimmy Deabill was awarded the prestigious FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division player-of-the-year award at the annual presentation evening held at the Oxford Centre.

Deabill, known as ‘Big Jimmy’ to most people, was unble to collect the award on the night, but his father Les picked up the prize on his behalf.

Kidlington press officer Simon Dickens said: “Jimmy was fantastic for us last season, especially after he returned from a month with Abingdon United.

Deabill said: “It is a real honour to receive such an award, and I would like to thank all the managers of opposing teams for voting for me.”