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It’s award season as we celebrate the best players and biggest moments across Aston Villa this season.
Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy
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As we’ve reached the end of the Aston Villa Women season and are close to the end of the men’s campaign, it’s time for awards season, as we at Under A Gaslit Lamp celebrate the best players, the biggest moments and more in the world of the Villans.
Outstanding Achievement: Tyrone Mings
Our outstanding achievement award goes to Tyrone Mings, who not only is a leader on the pitch, but has become a true leader away from it.
Mings has lead discussions on important issues surrounding racism in and outside of football, as well as being a major spokesperson regarding mental health.
The defender has spoken candidly about his own experiences of mental health in the past, and has been a major part of the journey towards equality in football.
Mings, who enjoyed an excellent season on the pitch as Aston Villa matched clean-sheet records set a decade ago, has also become the face of a number of campaigns this season.
The Aston Villa defender has transcended football this season, showcasing that he is a well-spoken thought leader that needs to be listened to.
He is certainly a person and a player to be proud of, and his continued journey at Aston Villa and in the wider game is something to keep an eye on.
We’re proud of you, Tyrone.
