TRAFFORD FC’s Graham Foxall has scooped third place in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League's 2016 Groundsmen of the Year awards.

The Shawe View head groundsman received his award at a ceremony at the national football centre at St George's Park.

Foxall also won a National Award Steps 3 and 4 and was highly commended.

Winner of the Northern Premier League award from 68 clubs was Blyth Spartans stalwart Peter Henderson.