Vale were confirmed champions after Redbridge Jewish Care B forfeited Sunday’s scheduled match against Mill Hill Dons – winning the title by three points.
Managed by Danny Hirschberger and Emanuel, Vale won 13 matches out of 18. “It's been an incredible season for everyone involved with the club,” Emanuel told JC Sport.
“We've come out on top in what was a highly competitive league, and with 13 wins from 18 games, the first trophy in the club's history has been duly delivered in just our third ever season.
“Our results against the big teams in the league, including a 4-0 win against runners-up Redbridge were absolutely quality, and although we dropped points along the way against the lower half of the table, for me, that just shows how competitive the league was.
“This title is particularly special for everyone who has been involved in the club from the beginning. Viv, Jack and Danny have all been outstanding throughout the past three years, whilst Danny and I been privileged this season to manage an incredible group of lads, led by captain James Neidle.”
Vale look set to be rewarded for some stand-out performances at the end of season awards.
Emanuel added: “We're also very proud that we've received a number of nominations in the MGBSFL end of season awards, including Adam Zaidman for goalkeeper of the Year, and James Millet for both Young Player and Division Two Player of the Year. Both players absolutely deserve their plaudits, but as do the entire squad who have been immense all season.
“It's an even greater achievement when we realise how far we've come - you only have to look back to our first season when it took us 12 games to get our first point on the board. In fact, 11 of the 14 players we took to our final game against Faithfold B have been involved in the club since our first season, whilst five of them actually played in our first-ever game.
“We're confident that this success is just the start. Planning is already very much underway as we look to push on next season, in what will absolutely be our greatest challenge yet in Division One.”
DANNY CARO'S DIVISION TWO TEAM OF THE SEASON
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MGBSFL ROLL OF HONOUR - SEASON 2018/19
CYRIL ANEKSTEIN CUP:
Winners - Hendon United Sports
Runners-up - Oakwood A
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MGBSFL PREM DIV:
Champions - Hendon United Sports
Runners-up - HMH
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DIV ONE:
Champions - Redbridge Jewish Care A
Runners-up - Fairlop FC
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DIV TWO:
Champions - Hertswood Vale
Runners-up - Redbridge Jewish Care B
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CUP FINAL DATES
PETER MORRISON TROPHY SEMI-FINALS
HMH vs Haroldeans
- May 19 at Harrogate FC
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BARRY GOLDSTEIN TROPHY FINAL
North London Galaxy vs North London Raiders
- 5.30pm KO on May 19 at Haringey Borough FC, Coles Park Stadium, White Hart Lane
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NEXT WEEKEND FIXTURES
PREM DIV
Hendon Utd vs ML Lions
Los Camden A vs Oakwood A
