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Thorman named Northern Rail Cup Player of the Round

11th February 2010


York City Knights' star Chris Thorman has been named the Northern Rail Cup Player of the Round after his match-winning performance against Leigh Centurions last Sunday.

The 29-year old former England international produced a fine display which included a drop-goal three minutes from time to secure victory for the Co-operative Championship One side.

Chris Thorman said: "Receiving the Player of the Round award shows that the team has played well and puts us in a good position for the start of the season.

"We have showed our progression from pre-season to the game against Leigh where defensively we were very good."

"Leigh have notable former Super League players in their ranks and a Coach in Ian Millward who has a big reputation in both NRL and Super League so it was a positive start for us.

"It doesn't get any easier with Sheffield Eagles away, but we are full of confidence."

Thorman's creativity proved decisive in a first half which saw York race into a 12-2 lead but Leigh came out in the second half a different side with two scores levelling the game at 12-12.

However, it was Thorman who stole the show with a 20-metre field goal which crept over the posts in the dying minutes.

Thorman added: "It was planned, not the best I've ever struck, but it was straight and I had every confidence it would make it."

Chris Thorman will be presented with a specially engraved award by sponsors Northern at the York City Knights v London Skolars match in the Northern Rail Cup on Sunday February 21.