Tony Whelan has received the Eamonn Dolan award, which appears to recognize an individual or group making an outstanding contribution to football training and / or the development of coaches within the Academy environment.
The United’s Academy program consultant joined the club in 1990 and is a worthy recipient of the award, named in memory of the late Exeter City and Reading coach.
“I had the privilege of meeting Eamonn a few years ago”
said Tony. “He was always a very uplifting person and a great developer of coaches.
“I am very humble to receive this particular recognition in his honor and worthy to carry on his legacy.
“But I don’t think you’ve ever won those awards alone. People share it with you, with whom I have worked over the years. It was a privilege to work with some wonderful people in the club. Everyone shares it with me. I dedicate it to them. “
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