E-on Player of the Round - FA Cup
Ibrahim takes the vote!
The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON
E.ON Player of the Round 2008-09
First Round Qualifying
17-year-old Dartford goalkeeper Deren Ibrahim has earned his place in The FA Cup Final at Wembley this season after a heroic performance in the First Round Qualifying.
The pick of Dartford's players as they overcame Hastings United, Ibrahim has been voted the first 'E.ON Player of the Round' of the season.
Young Deren Ibrahim had an inspired match in goal for Dartford against Hastings United at Princes Park. Though he conceded twice, Dartford were deprived of seven first team players and came from 2-1 down at half-time to run out 3-2 winners. The 17-year-old stopper was the pick of the bunch.
Ibrahim took 40% of the vote, with hat-trick hero Ollie Ryan a close second. The Dartford stopper also saw off the likes of Paul Strudley, Martin Touhy and Dean Parrow.
The five names were selected by a panel which includes Mark Clemmit of Radio Five Live, Howard Wheatcroft of the Daily Star, Ricky George of the Daily Telegraph, ITV pundit Andy Townsend and E.ON Managing Director Graham Bartlett.
The 'E.ON Player of the Round' award is presented to the outstanding player at each stage of competition, starting from the First Round Qualifying all the way to the Semi-Final.
'E.ON Player of the Round' winners will receive VIP hospitality for themselves and their guest at The FA Cup Final on Saturday 30 May 2009.
The winner of each award will also be presented with a commemorative trophy.
