STUART FINNIE TROPHY
Also awarded on the night is the Stuart Finnie trophy; this trophy is t ohonour the memory of Stuart Finnie, a member and avid squash player at Gala who tragically lost his life in a car crash just over a year ago. The Trophy is awarded to the Clubs Most Improved Player over the year, and was presented by Stuart Finnie’s widow – Alison Finnie.
The Winner was Iain Gorman. Iain Gorman, who has won both the Handicap Quaiche and Championship Shield over the last 12 months, has really improved over the year. Gorman generally plays “Social Squash” and pretty much coaches himself by watching Videos and tutorials; Gorman has really improved his fitness and mentality over the year and this has helped the rest of his game click and Iain now regularly beats players he wouldn’t normally, This was reflected in the Shiels Semi-Final by taking the Scalp of double Club Champion Iain Laing. Last years Stuart Finnie Trophy winner Richard Taylor almost won the trophy again but Gorman’s overall dedication and improvement made this a well earned prize!