Rushworth lands top prizes at end-of-season awards

Goalkeeper Carl Rushworth was named supporters’ player of the year and players’ player of the year at Swansea City’s end-of-season awards night.

The 22-year-old has shone during a season-long loan from Premier League club Brighton, playing every minute of Swansea’s Championship campaign.

Swansea head coach Luke Williams would like to re-sign Rushworth on another loan deal next season, but thinks the England Under-21 may end up playing in the Premier League in 2024-25.

Captain Katy Hosford was named Swansea City Women’s player of the year at the dinner, held at the Swansea.com Stadium on Wednesday night.

Defender Ellie Lake was players’ player of the season, with 19-goal Hosford also picking up the top goalscorer prize.

The men’s goalscorer award was shared by Jamal Lowe and Jerry Yates, both of whom have 10 goals this season.

Josh Ginnelly took the goal of the season prize for his spectacular long-range effort against Northampton in the EFL Cup, while left-back Josh Tymon was named best newcomer.

Promising defender Filip Lissah was named under-21 player of the year, with teenage winger Aimar Govea picking up the academy gong.

Former player and director Mel Nurse, who has twice been credited with playing a major part in saving Swansea amid severe financial issues, was given a standing ovation as he received the outstanding contribution award.

The supporters’ trust lifetime achievement prize went former supporter director to Stuart MacDonald.