Simonetta Herrera (left) has picked up where Blaine left off, and provides a bottle of bubbly for winners from 2015 onwards | For as good a summary | |
Blaine Buchanan (left) instigated the Merchants Arms Bristol Backgammon Sportsperson of the Year award, as from 2010 | ||
And John Sprague (left), then of the Merchants Arms, Hotwells, provided a liquid prize for the first two years -- a tradition which the same hostelry maintained for a further year after John's departure. Blaine funded this himself in 2013 |
Cecilia Sparke (left) was the fourth winner of the award. Having suffered numerous frustrating disappointments in League Two promotion chases over the years, she is an example to all of us in how to deal with adversity. Humour is never far from the surface, which makes her a popular opponent. | |
Steve Morris (right) was the popular choice for the award in 2012, gaining several nominations | |
Lewis Young (left) was the second winner of the award, and his prize will, of course, need to be consumed under parental supervision! | |
Stuart Mann (right) with his very well deserved liquid prize as the inaugural Bristol Backgammon Sports Person of the Year |