Awards

Barclays Official Sponsor Footballer of the Year Award

FWA Footballer of the Year Award

It was Charles Buchan, the publisher and writer of Football Monthly as well as one of the founding fathers of the FWA, who suggested that an award should be given "to the professional player who by precept and example is considered by a ballot of members to be the footballer of the year."

That was back in 1947 and since then the Footballer of the Year Award has become the most prestigious award in the British game.

Voted for year on year by the FWA members, the first recipient was the legendary Sir Stanley Matthews and ever since players have been honoured for their achievements.

THIS YEAR’S WINNER:

Robin van Persie

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie was named the Footballer of the Year 2012 by the Football Writers’ Association.

The Holland striker topped the poll of journalists with a landslide victory ahead of Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney in second place and his Old Trafford team-mate Paul Scholes third.

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Barclays Official Sponsor Tribute Award

FWA Tribute Award

The FWA Tribute Award is presented on an annual basis to an individual that the committee feels has made an outstanding contribution to the national game.

The Award is presented at a gala dinner at the Savoy hotel every January.

THIS YEAR’S WINNERS:

Paul Scholes and Gary Neville

Paul Scholes and Gary Neville were the joint recipients of the Football Writers’ Association Tribute Award at a gala dinner at The Savoy Hotel in London on Sunday 22nd January 2012.

Speaking to FWA Chairman Steven Bates, United legend Sir Bobby Charlton said of the players: “Paul and Gary are irreplaceable and the highest compliment I can pay them is that their legacy is as good as any who have played for this club.”


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