Steven Gerrard Wins Footballer of the Year

Steven Gerrard is celebrating today after being named Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N164366090513-0701.htm

The Liverpool skipper beat off competition from Manchester United pair Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney to win the most prestigious individual award in English football.
 
Having already landed the PFA Fans Player of the Year award this season, the FWA honour caps another incredible campaign for the 29-year-old midfielder, who has led by example and driven his side to within touching distance of achieving their title dreams.
 
Whether those dreams are realised over the next week or not remains to be seen, but over the course of the past ten months Gerrard has once again cemented his standing as the finest midfielder in European football.
 
His two goals at West Ham United on Saturday - which temporarily fired Liverpool back to the top of the league - saw him climb above Ian St John in the club's all-time scoring charts as he took his tally for the season to an impressive 23, equalling his best ever return in a red shirt.
 
Fifteen of his goals this term have arrived in the Premier League and have included strikes in high-profile games against Manchester United and Everton, while in Europe he also rose to the occasion with five goals in the group stages - including his 100th goal for Liverpool against PSV Eindhoven - and then two more against Real Madrid in the last sixteen clash at Anfield.
 
"We are delighted to honour Steven's contribution this season with our prestigous award," said Steve Bates, National Chairman of the Football Writers' Association.
 
"Steven has had a fantastic season and has so often been the driving force behind Liverpool's forceful challenge for the Barclays Premier League title.
 
"His passion and desire to send the title race into the closing days of this campaign has underpinned Liverpool's pursuit of Manchester United and he has frequently caught the eye with outstanding performances which have showcased his considerable talent.
 
"Steven is viewed by the Football Writers who voted as the heartbeat of Liverpool's team and a player who gives everything for the cause.
 
"He beat off a strong challenge from Old Trafford stars Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand to emerge as a clear winner and he follows a long and illustrious list of British and European footballers to win the vote of the Football Writers."
 
Steven will be presented with his award at a gala dinner at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday May 29.

He's already won the PFA Fans Player of the Year and Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association... How he did not win PFA Player of the Year is a joke. Anyways, congratulations Stevie on your latest award You deserve it and I hope you get the League Title for your birthday this month.

Thats F***ing quality,what makes it even better is a manc at work has just told me,F***ing giggs my arse.

Congratulations. Throroughly well deserved as well.

Outstanding kick off for the day,its as clear as day though why Giggs got the consolation prize couldn't let the team who rule the galaxy(?my F***ing arse) not get a mention,in spite of their rivals kicking sh*t out of them twice this year and our captain getting everything he deserves i.e. recognition as the best footballer bar none.
No the sycophantic media has its tongue in place once again up Fergusons arse.

Saw this on SSN this morning, thoroughly deserved.  Many congratulations Stevie, you truly are the heartbeat of Liverpool Football Club 


Cristiano Ronaldo got only 5 votes  gobs***e.

For me, Gerrard has always been the "driving force behind Liverpool's forceful challenge" in the games; motivating others in the team as well by his dedication and passion towards the club .. It is an apparent  fact.
Well Deserved Title for the Anfield hero Stevie!

Go on my son,Get in !

Hes not even voted our player of the year on this site... Alonso is

Still think he has been our best player this year, the premierships best player this year, and THE player of the year personally

First liverpool player since john barnes in 1990 which seems amazing.

Hes not even voted our player of the year on this site... Alonso is

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Well done Stevie son

Totally deserved. Outstanding.
 

Totally deserves every award he gets. How he didn't get PFA Player of the Year is beyond me!

But at least he'll add a Premier League to his collection of awards at the end of this season.

Well done Stevie, its about time the press realised the fantastic talent we have at Anfield.Furthermore Stevie has achieved the award without resorting to diving,take note Drogba and Ronaldo.

Well done Stevie lad, well deserved !
Does anyone remember what trophy the team won the last time one of our players one this award ?
The player was John Barnes, the year was 1990, the trophy ?

Well done Stevie lad, well deserved !
Does anyone remember what trophy the team won the last time one of our players one this award ?
The player was John Barnes, the year was 1990, the trophy ?

I think it is well documented,Manure certainly win the league that year.

Certainly well deserved and I think he is one of many who could be Liverpools player of the year. Well done to every one.

Stevie Gerrard, showing how it's done.  Well in lad.

 

Congratulation Gerrard!!!

Tonight... Man Utd must drop their points....

You'll Never Walk Alone

We already knew it anyway!

Well done Stevie!

The man .... the best

Well Done Stevie!! Well deserved!!

Thoroughly well deserved Stevie - congratulations.