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The North West Counties League Premier Division Player of the Month Award for August 2026 has gone to Toby Green of Prestwich Heys. This is the second time that he has won this award after picking it up in February 2025 when playing for Stockport Town. It is the first win for Prestwich since Jamie Hill won it in January 2020.

Toby came through the ranks at Stockport County where he progressed to their National League U19 Alliance team before moving to Stockport Town ahead of the 2021/22 season. After two seasons he switched to Droylsden and then Abbey Hey before returning to Stockport Town in for the 2024/25 season. He remained there until they dropped out of the league last season with Prestwich moving quickly to get his signature at the start of this season.

The opening day of the season was one of disappointment for Heys as they went down 4-1 at Burscough. Toby did his bit on the day, winning Man of the Match for his team including an assist for Louis Holt's goal. The frustration continued with a 1-1 draw against Barnoldswick Town, Toby again getting an assist for Heys' goal when his corner was was met by captain James Badrock to score. He also went close to a winner with three minutes remaining, his free kick rebounding off the post.

The FA Cup was next, Toby helping his side to their first clean sheet of the season with a 2-0 win. And next up was Heys' first league win of the season as they beat Glossop North End 2-0, Toby winning his second Man of the Match award with a hand in both goals. The first saw him set up right back Reece Higgins, whose strike gave him his first senior goal. The second saw him convert a penalty to put his side two goals ahead.

Next was another FA Cup game at Runcorn Town. Toby got his name on the scoresheet here for the second game running when he fired in a shot from twelve yards to make it 2-0, Heys going on to win 3-1. The final game was a 1-1 draw with Charnock Richard, with Toby again winning Man of the Match for his performance. After Heys' early goal, Toby went close to a second when he struck the post, and set up several opportunities for teammates throughout the game.

He played six games in total, winning Man of the Match in three of the four league games he played and scoring twice.

Congratulations Toby!

Toby is set receive his award before our home game with Atherton LR on 29th September.