Ferndale Rodbourne have scooped the Skurrays Wiltshire League's DC Mills Sportsmanship Trophy, plus a cash boost of £500.

Pete Ackrill, general secretary of the league, said: "The club are worthy winners of the award and the generous donation of £500 from sponsors Skurrays Vauxhall.

"The club has teams of all ages from six upwards to the adults who play in the Wiltshire League.

"The team managers of the club have always instilled in their players discipline and sportsmanship. This policy has paid great dividends by receiving this award.

"The league management committee are delighted that a club which insists on good behaviour on the field of play have reaped the benefit of their high standards."

The award was presented to the president of Ferndale Rodbourne, Den Stone, together with secretary Stuart Morgan by Derek Walker, group director of Skurrays Vauxhall.

Said Walker: "I'm told by the secretary of the league that behaviour on the field has gradually improved since we first put up the award. Referees are happier and beginning to look forward to games more as clubs compete for the award.

"With both players and officials beginning to enjoy the game more the award has got to be worthwhile and we are very pleased."

Ferndale Rodbourne secretary Morgan was delighted to receive the award.

"We run teams from six to adults and we try to install sportsmanship into the players from an early age ," he said.

"As they progress to the senior side it's good they don't forget it.

"The £500 will be used to benefit the club and I would like to thank sponsors Skurrays for their interest in local football. Their award is a good incentive to clubs to improve behaviour on the field."

Ferndale Rodbourne gained 668 points with Shrewton United second with 655. Third were Biddestone Reserves with 644 and Aldbourne Reserves fourth on 635, closely followed by the senior side with 631.

The Secretary's Award went to Colin Lewis of Bradford Town, who pipped Maureen Withers of Shrewton United by just one point.

Mike Taylor of Westbury was third and Dennis Holder of Wootton Bassett United fourth. Stuart Morgan of Ferndale Rodbourne was fifth with Dennis Cripps of Marlborough and Nigel Armstrong of Trowbridge Town joint sixth.

FAIR PLAY SCORES

Premier Division: Aldbourne 631pts; Biddestone 605, Bradford Tn 627; Corsham Tn Res 630; Cricklade Tn 537; Devizes Tn Res 566; Malmesbury Victoria 621; Marlborough Tn 630; Melksham Tn Res 554; Pewsey Vale Res 576; Purton Res 594; Shrewton Utd 655; Stratton Crosslink 513; Trowbridge Tn 604; Westbury Utd 619; Wroughton 557.

Intermediate Division: Ashton Keynes 606pts; Biddestone Res 644; Blunsdon Utd 600; Castrol 599; Calne Tn Res 533; Down Ampney 599; Dunbar Westside AFC 583; Sherston 603; Stratton Crosslink Res 629; Wanborough Utd 537; Zarlink 586.

Junior Division: Aldbourne 635pts; Blunsdon Utd Res 597; Bromham 592; Castrol Res 574; Cricklade Tn Res 527; Down Ampney Res 524; Dunbar Westside Res 542; Ferndale Rodbourne 668; Marlborough Tn Res 633; Minety 596; Purton A 570; Sporting HKQ 580; Swindon Eagles 562; Wanborough Utd Res 595; West Swindon 625; Wootton Bassett Tn A 582; Wootton Bassett Utd 615; Wroughton Res 537.