The annual celebration of skill, commitment, dedication, teamwork and effort took place at Fry Hall in 1979. Congratulations to all of the winners, and to all who contributed to another year of good behaviour and achievement. Good behaviour and respectful conduct is being recognised by Somerdale as an integral value, in addition to being a basic requirement of membership.

This year we were honoured to have as Guest of Honour James Finney. Jim took charge of the 1962 FA Cup Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley, was appointed a linesman in the First European Nations Cup Final in Paris in 1960, and in 1963 was referee during the Scotland v Austria game at Hampden Park. He was selected as one of the English referees for the 1966 World Cup and is perhaps best remembered for his part in the ill-tempered World Cup game between Uruguay and West Germany. Jim sent off two Uruguayans, helping Germany to a convincing 4-0 win in the quarter finals. Jim also officiated at the 1971 League Cup Final at Wembley. Injuries suffered in a road accident prevented him for refereeing the European Cup Final in the same year and ended his career. Jim sadly passed away on the 1st April 2008.

All of the Photographs are available freely in high resolution, just e-mail the Photographer with the year and the name of the photo.

1979 Presentation