Football: Community Trust member Holly Espie receives award nomination

Community Trust Member Holly Espie (centre) receives Award Nomination

Oldham Athletic Community Trust’s Holly Espie has been nominated at the upcoming Manchester FA Grassroots Award for her grassroots achievements with Curzon Ashton Girls U16s.

Holly has been nominated for the category of coach of the year, with the winners set to be announced at the awards show on Friday, 10 November.

The awards aims to recognise and reward people across Greater Manchester who make a positive contribution to grassroots football.

As well as the above nominations the Curzon Ashton U16s, managed by Holly, have also been nominated for the team of the year award for their performances last season.

On being nominated for the award Holly commented: “I am very proud that the girls have been recognised for their hard work that they put in last season, alongside that I am honoured to be nominated for two additional awards that show just how far we have come as a team.”