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Wells deserves clean sweep of BFA awards – Wilkinson

Dandy Town assistant coach Jomar Wilkinson has backed striker Nahki Wells to complete his memorable season by lifting both the Young Player of the Year award as well as the Premier Division MVP award.

Wells already boasts the golden boot as well as the league title, and Wilkinson believes the young Bermuda international deserves to 'do the double' at the Bermuda Football Association's end of season awards.

"He has had a phenomenal season when you look at the goals he scored, his work rate and the overall play he has shown all season," said Wilkinson.

"From my point of view, he deserves the young player of the year, the league player of the year and it will be a richly deserved thing for a player that has rose up and been accounted for in every big moment we have faced this year.

"With him and (Raymond) Beach as our strikers working in a great partnerships, we always knew we would have a shot at the league and we can celebrate now."

Wilkinson, who along with head boss Leroy Wilson only joined the backroom staff at the start of the season, reckons the team's hunger for success and dedication set them apart from their rivals.

"The team was mixed with youth and experience this year, and we managed to find the right blend to get the job done," he said.

"It's definitely a proud moment in my coaching career, to see these guys mature as a team and take the responsibility they have taken is great to see.

"I realise we are reaping the rewards of the coaches and players dedicating themselves to the cause.

"When you think about how close we were before the loss to Village that set us back, mentally it took a lot out of us.

"But we knew it was our responsibility to bring the trophy back."

Another youngster the coach acknowledged was George Dyer, who formed formidable central defensive partnerships with veteran Tokia Russell and Jared Peniston.

Dyer was one of many youngsters to be given a chance to prove themselves after the exodus of a number of key players during the off-season.

He said it was a privilege and honour to be trusted with the role he was given throughout the campaign.

"To be in the team at such a young age, and playing with players I grow up playing with is a great feeling," said Dyer.

"The likes of myself, Jamel (Swan) and even Nahki's brother Ricco, who also stepped in this year is great to see because the club prides itself on the youth system.

"Put (Shaun) Brown in the mix, the future looks bright.

"The hard work and faith that the coaching staff put on us shows that we have the ability to get the job and we are all pleased."