Premier League of Belize names Port Layola’s Gilroy ‘Bredda’ Thurton as MVP

Premier League of Belize’s MVP –  Port Layola’s Gilroy ‘Bredda’ Thurton – Photo Courtesy: Gilroy Thurton

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Port Layola’s Gilroy ‘Bredda’ Thurton might not have played the finals of the Premier League of Belize 2023-24 Opening Championship in December but he was named the Championship’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Thurton found himself out of the fray after fracturing his right ankle. Thurton, who plays as a wing-forward, suffered the injury in the last semifinal match against Progresso on Sunday, December 10, at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex in Belize City. His team subsequently earned the PLB subchampionship falling to Altitude in the Finals.

Thurton was also voted as the Best Forward.

Port Layola’s also earned two other awards. Charles Tillett was named Best Goalkeeper and Latrell Middleton was voted Best Midfielder.

Champions Altitude, who finished fourth in the regular season behind Verdes, Port Layola, and Progresso (in that order) earned three awards. Ashley ‘Tosa’ Torres, their most veteran player and one of the most veterans in the PLB, was voted Best Defender. First-year coach Zerrick Torres gained the Best Coach award. Altitude also captured the Fair Play award.

Altitude’s Ashley ‘Tosa’ Torres was voted Best Defender of Premier League of Belize 2023-24 Opening Championship – (Photo Credit: Altitude FC)

Progresso gained two awards. Alwin Zelaya was named the Best Young Player and Marco Novelo was recognized as the Best Manager.

Benque Viejo United, who missed making the playoffs by a point, were voted as the Most Entertaining Team,

For the first time in many seasons, Verdes failed to win a single award. Verdes, who played the 2023-24 Opening Championship as the defending champions, won the regular season, but failed to retain the title falling to Altitude in the semifinals. That cost them dearly.

Progresso’s Alwin Zelaya was voted Best Defender of Premier League of Belize 2023-24 Opening Championship – (Photo Credit: Progresso FC)

Premier League of Belize 2023-2024 Opening Season Awards

1. Best Goalkeeper – Charles Tillett – Port Layola FC
2. Best Defender – Ashley Torres – Altitude FC
3. Best Midfielder – Latrell Middleton – Port Layola FC
4. Best Forward – Gilroy Thurton – Port Layola FC
5. Golden Ball MVP – Gilroy Thurton – Port Layola FC
6. Best Young Player – Alwin Zelaya – Progresso FC
7. Fair Play – Altitude FC
8. Most Entertaining Team – Benque United FC
9. Best Coach – Zerrick Torres – Altitude FC
10. Best Manager – Marco Novelo – Progresso FC

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