John deservedly collected the award in 1990. He was a regular on the team in the late 1980’s, early 1990’s. John made the corner back position his own during this time and is remembered for his man marking ability.

 

1991 – Myles McGeown

Myles played the majority of his football at full forward, scoring 1-2 in the 1984 Junior Final. After a short time spent in America and England he returned to the Nab in 1990. He collected a Division IV league medal in 1992 but was meet with disappointment the following year with the defeat in the Junior Final the following year and was part of the management team in 1994. He was renowned for his craftiness and intelligent play and was the torture of manys a full back.

1993 – Liam King

Liam transferred to the club from Keady in 1993 and although only played towards the end of his career he is regarded as one of the best to have played for the club in his generation. Despite the disappointment of Junior Final defeats in 1993 and 1994 Liam got his just rewards in 1999 when he played full back in the Junior winning side. An inspirational point in that final was a pivotal moment in that game. Adequately adaptable to any position in defence, he also played the occasional game at midfield and even as a goalkeeper. Since his retirement he has been involved at underage coaching.

1994 – John McCormack

John transferred to the club from St.Patrick’s Donagh, Co.Fermanagh in 1983 and was a tremendous servant throughout his playing days. He continued playing senior football up until 2002 and afterwards played a number of years on the reserve side. Like many of his peers he had disappointment in two Championship Final defeats in 1984 and 1994 but was fortunate to play at full forward on the 1999 Junior Championship winning side. He played every position ‘up the middle’ but his best position was at midfield and was noted for his strength and high fielding ability. John also served as Chairman in 2000-2001.

1995 – Kevin Smyth

Kevin made his senior debute at a young age in 1987 and continued playing for the seniors up until 2005. He played midfield in the 1999 Junior Final and was the regular midfielder throughout his career. A hard worker within the sides he played on and he has continued this since his retirement serving on the committee and managing the U-16 side that won the Mid Armagh Championship in 2007. In 2010 he was Assistant Senior Manger, guiding that team to the ACL Division II title and the Senior Co.Final a year later.

1996 – Paddy O’Toole

Paddy began his senior career at a young age having come through the underage ranks. His played the majority of his time at midfield or corner back. Renowned for his strength and determination, Paddy’s career was cut short when he was forced to retire at and early age due to a back injury and was a lost to the club in the following years. He has however kept his involvement with the club by coaching at underage.

1997 & 2000 – Damian Gribben

 Damian became only the second player to have collected the award more than once. His early years at senior level saw him play in the forward line and lined out at right half forward in the 1994. However, his best position was on the full back line due to his fitness, speed and reading of the game. He played at left corner back on the 1999 Junior Championship side and full back for a number of years following and was a member of the All-Ireland Junior 7’s winning team in 2000.

1998 – Gary Donnelly

Gary would be noted as one of the best to have played for the club in the last 25 years. An exciting underage player, it wasn’t long before he was making a name for himself in the senior ranks. In played in the 1993 and 1994 Junior Final defeats but his greatest honour came in 1999 when he captained the Club to its first Championship victory. Sadly from Gary point his involvement in that final was minimal due to an injury in the Semi-Final when he gave an inspirational display. He played minor football for Armagh and collected an UMFC medal in 1994. Sadly Gary never recovered from a serious knee injury and was forced to retire in 2004 at the age of 28. Although small in stature, his natural ability and braveness made up for any lack of height he had.

1999 – Philip McCone

Philip graduated on to the senior ranks in 1998 will still playing football at minor level. He instantly held down a starting position on the half back line. He put in a man of the match performance in the Junior Final of 1999 and captained the side that won the All-Ireland Junior 7’s in 2000. After collecting a Division III League medal in 2005 he went on to play at center half back in the 2006 Intermediate winning team and holds the destination along with James Gray to be the only plays to start in both of the clubs Championship winning teams. He also represented Armagh at U-21 level. He played his last senior game for the club in 2007 when work commitments saw him transfer to Neasden Gaels (London), were he collected a Senior Championship medal in 2010.

2001 & 2007– Brian McCone

In 2007 Brian joined Neil McKee and Damian Gribben with the honour of having been awarded this award twice. Brian McCone came up through the underage ranks of the club and made is senior debut in 2000 at the age of 16. He was a member of the side that won the All-Ireland Junior 7’s of that year and since his debut has been the Nab’s top scorer and chief marksman every year since. He collected an ACL Division III medal in 2005, an Intermediate medal in 2006 and in 2007 he finished the year with an impressive tally of 4-74. An all round quality player and reliable free taker. In 2010 collected a Division II League medal and was a leading figure on the side that reached the Senior Co.Final in 2011.

2002 – Seamus McArdle

Seamus made his senior debut in the late 1990’s and in 1999 took his place at right half forward on the historic Championship win. Equally adaptable at playing on the half back line and was a player who give his all on the playing field. He also collected an ACL Division III medal in 2005 before he retired due to work commitments.

2003 – Aidan Sutton

Although a native of Pearse Ogs, Aidan transferred to the club in 2002 and proved to be a popular player both on and off the field. He came to the club at an important time as the majority of the team of that year were only progressing out of minor ranks and Aidan gave great leadership and quality to the side. Unfortunately Aidan’s years were cut short with the Nab in 2003 when a serious injury in the Intermediate Championship Semi-Final against Maghery retired him from the game. For those two years, Aidan played full back for the club. There is no doubt only for the injury he would have played on with the Nab for a few more years.

2004 – Dwayne McParland

Like many of his peers Dwayne progressed onto the senior squad in the early 2000’s. He has been the regular full back for the Nab since 2004. Noted for his strength and commitment, Dwayne plays the game as a traditional full back. He collected an ACL Division III League medal in 2005 and played full back in the Intermediate side of 2006. In 2008 Dwayne was club captain and collected a Division II League medal in 2010 and played full back in the Senior Co.Final in 2011.

2005 – Sean Hughes

Sean transferred to the club in 2005 after moving to the area with his family. He played his underage football with Harps but immediately fitted in well with his now club. Sean was an instant success collecting this award in his first season and has been the Nab’s Number 1 since joining. An excellent goalkeeper and was probably the first player in the club to be a recognised keeper. Along with his award he also collected an ACL Division III League medal in 2005, an Intermediate medal in 2006 and captained the Division II League winners in 2010 and in the Senior Co.Final in 2011. There is no doubt that the Nab’s hands our safe in Sean’s control.

2006 – Chris Loughran

Chris progressed to the senior ranks in 2000 and immediately was an instant success and from 2001 has held down a place, usually at right full back. He collected an ACL Division III League medal in 2005, Division II in 2010 and played at right full back on the Intermediate side of 2006 and in the Senior Co.Final in 2011. His naturally speed, sharpness and man marking makes him a forwards nightmare and usually is assigned the job of marking the oppositions most dangerous forward but he thrives in these situations and deals with them admirably. Chris also helps at coaching at underage and managed the U-16 side that won the Mid Armagh Championship in 2007.

2008 – Joe Gribben

Although only 26 when collecting this award, it seems Joe has been around for along time. He was still only a minor when he was part of the panel that won the Junior Championship in 1999 and by 2006 was an established player on the team, playing at left half forward on the side and one of a few to have two Championship medals with the club. He also played at No.12 in the Co.Senior Final 2011. He collected an ACL Division III medal in 2005and Division II in 2010. Equally adoptable at half back, Joe is one of those players who never lets you down and holds an incredible record of missing very few training sessions down through the years.

2009 – Ryan Kennedy

 

An easy choice for player of the year in 2009 was Ryan Kennedy as he stood head & shoulders above his peers that year. In only his second season on the senior squad his lighting pace and scoring ability was the torture of manys a full back. He also represented Armagh U-21’s in 2009 and is looked upon one of our stars for the forcible future. He also collected an ACL Division II medal in 2010 and played Left Full Forward in the Senior Co.Final in 2011.

2010 – Gavin McParland

When Gavin collected his award in 2010 he & his sibling Dwayne became the first brothers to collect this award. From the first time Gavin appeared in the maroon colours at an early age, everyone recognised that there was something special about his talents. Drafted into the Senior ranks in the 2007 Ulster Intermediate campaign at the age of 15, just showed what admiration was held for him. He was a pivotal member of the U-16 team who won the Mid Armagh Championship and in 2008 represented Armagh Minors. 2009 was a special year for Gavin when he played left corner forward on the successful Armagh Minor team that won the All-Ireland, scoring two remembered goals in the Semi-Final. He continued this form into 2010 and his inspirational scorers and leadership, even at an early age, guided the seniors to the ACL Division II title and Division II Player of the Year. He played full forward on in the 2011 Senior Co.Final and his rewards saw him drafted into the county senior ranks in 2010.

2011 – Pauric Gribben