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THE WINNER - Simplys' Sleeveless Superstar - 4 votes

Lest we not forget the Messy Messy Tour of '03... this man was SUPERB! How could anyone have realised that Vodka and Red Bull is to Ivan Stuart is what a fucking phone box is to Clark Kent!

Usually I'd associate rolled up sleeves with sailors and bad imitation popeye tattoo's but the lad just turned it around for me!

Now, rolled up sleeves are a sign of a freedom from the oppression that normal sleeves hold over us all!
I say, "Roll up your sleeves, free yourself and your more than likely sweaty pits from the captivity of a dress code, wear ridiculous t-shirts, safe in the knowledge that it isn't just Snuffy that can wear a silly T and look like a knob - YOU, yes YOU can do it too! Just apply liberal amounts of Vodka and Red Bull to the general face and chest area, aim is no matter to you at this point... you are above AIM, and who cares if you destroy the 6ft 10" bouncer over your left shoulder, fuck it top him off with a pinch of salt if you've got the balls, but remember that you, and you alone are the one with the sleeves rolled up and no-one can tell you otherwise!"

On a serious note, I never knew the lad would have been man of the match on hols. He was brilliant. He transcended the gaps that could have existed with our group dynamic and was absolutely fabulous, offering a shoulder to cry on for those that needed it, and not being afraid to let the very same shoulder be thrown up upon, by comrades who went too far with the V+RB's.

Also, anyone who had to pull Ivan out of Simply's any morning like myself and McSweeney thinking he was "off his head" and was after having his drink spiked, ye should have all voted for this man, he made the best Trainspotter Tour I have ever been on... and fuck it I've been on a few, fuck it I've been on 'em all!

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well, im givin ivan my vote, simply(s) for the holiday, no more no less. give that man a red bull! in fact give him two. (i have been looking for evidence that he was takin some substance other than red bull but i cant find any, lucky bastard, imagine gettin that kind of buzz of red bull!

The Host - 3 votes

Because he is the person who started this salubrious and much celebrated phenomenon that is the trainspotters many many years ago. From the end of summer on all the spotters wait in anticipation for the xmas to draw near and when it eventually arrives we always make sure that it is better than the previous one.
Good man trev, it was your brainchild and you have made sure that it is a storming success every year. And not alone xmas, he has taken it to another level every single year, canaries, santa ponsa, frankfurt and many more exotic places to come. I applaud and would like to convey my gratification to the creator of this great institution that is the Trainspotters.

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Well as much as it ails me I'm going to give it to the Fat Cat. The boy does what everyone else only longs to do and gets paid very well for it. Nothing! He has talked shit all year for and about everybody not least about myself and my assistant. His brain storming ideas have taken the spotters to new heights. Website, new gear, dress up as prats, pub golf, and sudden death play off in pub golf being my favourite.
Despite what I say about the lazy sod he has been known to work as well because as I'm sure ye all know he did put together 18 copies of guide to the messy tour of Santa Ponsa last year. Of course he was getting paid for this at the time.
We must also thank the Big Wig for moving to Liverpool and giving us all the opportunity to get messy on the Mersey. Some memories were better than others for me over there!

I must question the Whales drink consumption though! As I'm sure Mr. Burke will confirm he must be one of the slowest drinkers amongst the spotters and on many occasions he has frayked out on us when we begin ushering him towards the bar as he still struggles with a full pint. In saying this it must also be said that he is not a man for having a quite night in with the parents watching The Lion King he much prefers to get out their get messy and insult some plain birds.

So in conclusion my vote for Trainspotter of the Year 2003 for his general messiness, over indulgence in alcohol, complete disregard for those around him, necessity for making a prat of himself and his huge waist line goes to Trevor 'Six-Pack' O'Donoghue.

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Birth father to the institution that is now the Trainspotters. His constant efforts to uphold the spotter motto earn him his stripes this year. Birds, Beer and a bit of Basketball!!

Birds: What young one in D'island is safe from the clutches of this womaniser, he's had more young ones than Peters had JD's and coke. Not to mention the American cult following he now has due to Frankfurt

Beer: Lets go through the tours in '03 Edinburgh, Liverpool (numerous occasions), Spain, Frankfurt, 17 nights over Christmas, Rubys and plenty more in between that his liver is still thanking for. and oh yeah Pub Golf. The underlying common denominator if you haven't yet clicked is that Trevor the BFG was not only present at all these occasions but probably an instigator for many a messy night out!

Basketball: Well his fitness and overall athletic physique speaks for itself.

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i've seen his arse more than I've seen my own at this stage. Hard not to give him my vote for two years in a row. Brilliant guestbook entries and in fairness, he's "filled out" the yellow jersey in the messy stakes for some time now. When/If he goes to Chicago to begin "work" it'll be tough to replace him. Pub-golf a huge success again. Definitely Host of the year - as any carboard box or anyone who goes to Liverpool will testify to.

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an honourable mention to the bro for his entertaining entries and his no shame in bouncing his beer gut around once a year like santa claus himself.

Snuffy - 3 votes

Top 10 Reasons why I chose Snuffy as TOTY 2003 (in no particular order):

(1.) He suffered a lengthy and often tearful exile from the Hotel during the year. (the tears were from the other Spotters when they realised the night just wasn't going to be the same without old Snuffaroo out on the dancefloor!)

(2.) For his outstanding organisation of Santa Ponsa (with many thanks to Trisha aswell). Getting the Messy Messy Tour up and running was no easy task - not fully appreciated by most Spotters I'd say - numerous phone calls, texts, transfer of funds, re-transfer of funds, trips to the Travel Agent and more. Stressful work!

(3.) He arrived at the door of our room in Santa P and announced that we were heading to the Reps Cabaret night - fair enuf we said - all you can drink for 20 euro - great. But once we were there for a while, a few murmurs of discontent were to be heard. Fuck this said Snuffy, I'm not going to have any spotters unhappy - so he quickly got his face painted, took to the stage, announced himself as 'Bob, Billy Bob, from Knocknagoshel' and stole the show. The fact that he won a bottle of booze in the process just capped a great performance!

(4.) For developing a "Dual-Dan'ed" Personality - which keeps us all on our toes each night as we wonder who we'll see later on - Independent Dan or Relationship Dan!

(5.) His knowledge of basketball, and ability to get the most out of a team could be easily seen at the recent blitz - coached the Chemical Sisters to the Div 3 title and also brought the Liabilities to new heights - when they actually won a game! Operating a full court press with two headless chickens at the front was a master stroke!

(6.) Captain and MVP of the victorious Spotters in 2003. The fact that he was also MVP back in 2001 when the Spotters last won shows that Snuffy really is the driving force of the team. Should really drop to the Liabilities to try to inspire them.

(7.) Achieved a very distinguished score of 20 in Pub Golf and in the process helped Team B top the list with a total of 58.

(8.) For being the inspiration behind the word "FRAYK" and all its variations during a weekend visit to Liverpool in October. The less said the better.

(9.) He unselfishly makes his spare beds & floor space available to various spotters for their excursions to the big smoke every year. Great location too. (If he started charging he'd make a mint.)

(10.) & finally, the last reason why I chose Snuffy as TOTY03 is for his inventive, witty, tongue in cheek, eye catching and ingenious t-shirts. They're really great fun.

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He did help us win the blitz this year and impressed me with the pub golf with a stroke of 20.

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Split-personality of the year. Relationship Dan organised two great holidays and broke a headboard. Independent Dan frayked out memorably, served the longest suspension from a Co. Kerry night-club ever and played a sweet round of pubgolf.

The Bolt - 2 votes

Reason - He has eradicated last years isolation. For edinburgh (strip-club score), liverpool (getting poked in the eye), santa ponza (stoning girl with euros), dublin (offending the native Spanish population) and frankfurt (throwing pizzas at germans and getting 6 utter liabilities "bumped" to the Marriott).

This year alone he has become the bane of women who have the misfortune of approaching him, as he favours "Carbon-14 Dating" himself.

The man could fill a fucking Argos catalogue with one-liners as well as some legendary guestbook entries (the last one probably swung it).

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The Bolt must get an honourable mention for his exploits in Edinburgh and constant efforts to get everyone drunk i.e. 10 jagermeister in Frankfurt

The BullShit - 2 votes

The Bullshit has to get it.This man kept me entertained for the xmas break. Spotter of the year for great stamina all throughout xmas and loves to get messy on a weekend. This is all the true signs of a great man.

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for staying awake for two (maybe 3) days straight in santa ponsa. Then passin out while chatting to stranger in a night club.

Pee-Arse - 2 votes

Pee-Arse for his pub golf exploits alone must again be awarded!

The Sweeney - 1 vote

Messy, messy bastard. He's to blame more than anyone for turning me from a casual drinker to someone who just wants to be pissed from morning to night.

Some great quotes - "Gone into Coppers for one. Myself and Lyons are here and a lot of other people", early morning text messages and conspiracy theories from the man who only wants only one thing before a good breakfast.

After drawing a blank with women in Santa Ponza, he responded in style - he actually got laid in coppers the night we returned. Misses out on Spotter of the year for leaving liabilities on free transfer.

Ass-Coach / The Tank - 1 vote

Phil "Frankiera" Jackson....Because of his massive cock, Bobby Pires lookalike and above all his tactical wizardy

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Honourable mention to goes to Frank the Tank for his outstanding display in Frankfurt.

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Ass-Coach although late for one match and his tile counting skills didn't benefit anyone did travel back the morning after a piss up in dingle to be there.

SilverTongue - 1 vote

Has to get if for the incident involving him and a 3 time European Cup Winner in Liverpool.

Dyank - 1 vote

Paul McCarthy came across the foam and keeped the pace made himself available when the beer was flying and offered hir abode for a vaction if done.

Shy Guy - Honourable Mention

where to begin? Was like a teenager in a game of spin-the-bottle in Santa P. Got a kick up the arse and laid out by two "women" and took a piss on a podium in night-club over there. Got barred from the hotel for dropping his pants on the dance-floor and fucking a pint-glass over his head - when the lights were on. Crashed out in bed with old bird at christmas. Got in fight with bouncer the following night.

The Master - 3 votes

my vote is the master Eoin O'Sullivan. the web site has yet to be fully comended and i say it's about time. Its a great device for spotters all over the world to stay in contact.

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long has his efforts gone unrewarded.. and if he wasnt with us what the fuck would i be doing now????

Honourable mention to goes to the webmaster for a truly great job in the upkeep of the best website I have ever visited.

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The Master gets my vote - simply because he sent me a text 10 times, rang me twice and finally stopped me on the street just to get me to give him any vote at all - didn't even matter who - apparently he wanted to get all 23 votes or something??