In addition, the divisional winners of the 2021 PFA Players in the Community have also been announced, with Alex Rodman being awarded the League One Player in the Community winner.
During the pandemic Bristol Rovers have provided critical support to the communities they serve, from delivering important food parcels to those most at risk, to helping people who are isolated and suffering from loneliness.
In the player category, Alex Rodman is extremely passionate about education and has taken on an ambassadorial role within the Club to support current and prospective students of the Club’s charity. His connection with the students throughout the lockdown periods was outstanding and has played a key part in the successes achieved. He was also involved in food parcel deliveries and calls to fans in his own time, going over and above expectations.
Bristol Rovers Community Trust CEO, Adam Tutton, said “I’m absolutely delighted to announce that Bristol Rovers have won the the ‘Your Move Community Club of the Year’ in the South West and Wales region.
‘The award is in recognition of the work that we’ve done over the last year and particularly the ‘Gas Girls’ project, which has been hugely successful. Many of our players have volunteered their time to help those in need and they really have been at the heart of our community this year.”
‘I’m also thrilled to see that Alex Rodman has collected the League One PFA Players in the Community award. Alex has a fantastic passion for education and he has been a tremendous ambassador for the Community Trust and for the football club.
‘We can’t thank him enough for this dedication to his role and this award is fully deserved.’
