First Division North Player of the Year

Work commitments meant the First Division North Player of the Year Stephen Thompson couldn't be at Sunday's awards.

After the late change of plan, Darlington sent an able deputy on to the stage in Barnsley to make sure he didn't miss out totally with the club's Supporter of the Year finalist Martin Dean tasked with collecting the accolade on his behalf from Joe Royle, pictured.

Image courtesy of Graham Lindley