Alan Kilshaw and Paul Crook awarded Coach and Player of the Year by Rugby League Express

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Rochdale Hornets’ coach Alan Kilsaw and former player Paul Crook have been voted Coach of the Year and Player of the Year respectively by the Rugby League Express.

Paul said: “It’s a great honour to be voted ‘Player of the Year’ and I’m made up. I’m very proud; it’s been a great way to cap off a great season.

“I’d like to thank all the players, without them we wouldn’t have had such a great team and season.

“It’s been a nice way to finish the year and leave the Hornets.”

Paul, known as the Ginger General, played for Hornets for seven years and equalled the Hornets all-time point scoring record with 1,497 points, a record which has stood for 86 years. He is currently signed to Whitehaven after his contract ended with the Hornets on 31 October last year.

Alan said: “It’s always nice to be recognised individually but any award like this needs to be shared with both the players whose achievements were exceptional and the hard working team of coaches and upper staff we have at Rochdale Hornets.

“We have drawn a line under 2016 but it is good the club have been recognised for the success at national level."