Foord up for AFC player of the year

[Red-4-Life]

Westfield Matilda and Sydney FC star Caitlin Foord and assistant referee Sarah Ho will tonight represent Australia when they attend the AFC Annual Awards 2011.

Foord, nominated for the AFC Youth Player of the Year - Women, will be trying to emulate fellow Westfield Matilda Kate Gill’s 2010 success when she was announced last year as the AFC Woman Player of the Year.

Sydney based assistant referee Sarah Ho has also been nominated in the category of AFC Assistant Referee of the Year – Women.

The AFC awards salute and honour excellence in the sport and has been an annual, keenly-awaited event in the Asian football calendar since 1994.

The annual awards night has always been a grand platform to proudly showcase Asian talents for their contribution to their nation, club and fans. These overwhelming talents of Asia have rapidly gained popularity and fame and are now no strangers in foreign leagues.

In recent years the AFC has been able to organise an awards event of international standards. And, we owe this to the Asian players who are making waves in their respective countries and internationally. The improvement in standards has also made the game infinitely more exciting and created a huge fan following in Asia.

The awards, therefore, serve as a great incentive to spur our footballers and the teams to strive for greater quality in their game.

The role of our match officials, who have won recognition at home and abroad for their performances, should not go unnoticed and this is where our award for match officials comes in, rewarding such referees who have flown the Asian flag high and upheld the spirit of fair play.

This year the AFC awards ceremony will be held in Kuala Lumpur, the picturesque capital of Malaysia.

The finest of Asia will be rewarded and applauded tonight, November 23, 2011.

http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/new ... year/42892

Good luck! Would be a great achievement for a young player

[paul merson]

Unfortunate name for the young ref though

[scipio africanus]

I wonder if Foord will be back in time for Saturday's game.

Might work out well for United.

[Brillo]

Unfortunate name for the young ref though

Sorry Paul,
What is wrong with her name? Perhaps you should jump back into the 1940s or understand the modern era. I cannot believe a post like this in today's age. Go away, you are embarrassing.
Lisa @ Sturt

[paul merson]

Unfortunate name for the young ref though

Sorry Paul,
What is wrong with her name? Perhaps you should jump back into the 1940s or understand the modern era. I cannot believe a post like this in today's age. Go away, you are embarrassing.
Lisa @ Sturt

wow, its the political correctness police.

Get a sense of humour Lisa @ sturt.

Dan @ work.

[Gazelle]

Unfortunate name for the young ref though

Grow up.

[Red-4-Life]

teehee

[paul merson]

Unfortunate name for the young ref though

Grow up.

I cant believe how up tight everyone is around here.

[Nova]

Unfortunate name for the young ref though

Grow up.

I cant believe how up tight everyone is around here.

LMFAO

[adelaide man]

Unfortunate name for the young ref though

[Delete Your Account]

I agree.

I'd never call my daughter Sarah.

[Gazelle]

There is an Aussie player and a ref up for nomination and all anyone talks about is how 'funny' the surname of one of the nominees is??

And you wonder why women's football isn't taken seriously (especially in SA)...

In a forum topic set up to discuss our thoughts on fellow Australians' achievements, all you can do is make fun of a name?

It's people like you who bring down the sport.

It's all well and good to have a laugh. But in the future try not to make distasteful remarks and maybe say something funny at your OWN expense, instead of another's.

If this were in the men's football section of the forum, people wouldn't be making shallow, idiotic comments about names. They would be talking about how proud they are of these Aussies to be recognised for their talent and hard work.

[Fitz]

There is an Aussie player and a ref up for nomination and all anyone talks about is how 'funny' the surname of one of the nominees is??

And you wonder why women's football isn't taken seriously (especially in SA)...

In a forum topic set up to discuss our thoughts on fellow Australians' achievements, all you can do is make fun of a name?

It's people like you who bring down the sport.

It's all well and good to have a laugh. But in the future try not to make distasteful remarks and maybe say something funny at your OWN expense, instead of another's.

If this were in the men's football section of the forum, people wouldn't be making shallow, idiotic comments about names. They would be talking about how proud they are of these Aussies to be recognised for their talent and hard work.

To quote Dennis Commetti whilst watching a carlton v essendon match last year - " oh here's to you 'Mitch Robinson' ". - he was slyly taking the piss, it was hilarious, witty and relevant.

A lad called Steele Sidebottom is lining up for collingwood. every commentator (and im sure, most) fans had a giggle when they first read or called his name.

We are Australia, we can have a laugh. im called 'Fritzy', or even 'Sh!tzy', and I can have a giggle.

Congratulations Caitlin and Sarah on fantastic achievements, hopefully they both go a lot further in the game.

[bennylava]

she has a ridiculous name. if you don't want people to laugh at you, change your name or adopt a pseudonym. i know i would if my name was that stupid.

[bennylava]

benny@lava

[Željko Jurin]

Unfortunate name for the young ref though

Sorry Paul,
What is wrong with her name? Perhaps you should jump back into the 1940s or understand the modern era. I cannot believe a post like this in today's age. Go away, you are embarrassing.
Lisa @ Sturt

wow, its the political correctness police.

Get a sense of humour Lisa @ sturt.

Dan @ work.

Yeh Mers, how dare you say it, Santa isn't allowed to anymore so why should you !!

[Randoman]

Gazelle I think the reason women's football is not taken seriously here may be the laughable performances rather than people joking around with a surname. PC gone mad, shame on you Merse!