Full-back and triple (Manager's, Player's and Supporters') Player Of The Year award winner Jake Dye reflects on the 2022-23 season.
DK: How do you feel the season has gone from both a personal and team view point?
JD: Personally I think I did pretty well, adapting to a new position and being part of a team with one of the best defensive records in the league. Wish I chipped in with some goals and assists. As a team we'd deem it as an underachieving season, as we believed we had the capabilities of competing near the top.
DK: How much did it mean to you to have won the Suffolk Premier Cup for the third straight time?
JD: Meant the world. To win the competition 3 times in a row just shows how dominate we are in Suffolk.
DK: What did you make of the Suffolk Premier Cup final - the game itself?
JD: I think it was a great game for the neutral. If we had taken our chances at one nil up it would have been a totally different story, but fair play to Stowmarket who pushed us all the way!
DK: Can you remember much of what was said before and during the shootout, and where were you in the list of penalty takers?
JD: Just to back ourselves, hit the target and trust where you want to put the ball. I think I was either 7th or 8th so thankfully Sethy got the job done!
DK: We've spoken about it previously, but how do you reflect on the FA Cup run?
JD: The cup run was certainly one to remember. As a kid growing up you dream of playing in the FA cup and making it into the proper rounds. It was a great occasion and the atmosphere made by our fans was unreal.
DK: What memories standout for you from the FA Cup run?
JD: Obviously playing at a Pro ground tops it off. I think the way we carried ourselves against higher opposition just proved the potential we had in the squad. Beating Maidstone at home was a top moment!
DK: How do you reflect on the league season overall?
JD: Very disappointing. We just wasn't consistent enough and some games lacked that cutting edge to pick up points. We all want to be successful and fighting for the top places rather than for survival.
DK: What are your 3 standout moments from this season overall?
JD: The Fa cup run, the Premier cup win and the friendly Vs Ipswich.
DK: Do any league games standout to you in particular for any reason and why?
JD: I think beating league champions Tamworth home and away. The home performance in itself was as controlling performance as you could have wanted. Ilkeston away was a top ground to play at and also a very good away performance infront of a decent crowd.
DK: Congratulations on signing a new 2 year deal with the club, how pleased and proud are you to have committed your future to the club?
JD: Thank you mate, I appreciate it. I'm absolutely delighted to be staying at this football club, it's home to me! Filled with great people and high ambition. I'm super proud to have earned another 2 years and hopefully I can repay Kev and Tom in this 2 years.
DK: Can you put into words how much it meant to you to pick up 3 awards at presentation night on Friday?
JD: Speechless. To be recognised by everyone across the club is quite overwhelming and to be given recognition for my hard work means the world.
DK: What targets do you have for next season?
JD: Personally to continue to improve my game, be harder to beat defensively and be more of a force going forward. Team wise, play offs or higher and make more history in the cup runs!
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