Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Gerrard lands writers' accolade

Gerrard beat Giggs by 10 votes
Gerrard beat Giggs by 10 votes

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been named the 2009 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.

The 28-year-old England midfielder pipped Manchester United duo Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney in the poll voted for by journalists.

Gerrard has scored 23 goals this season as Liverpool have been battling to land their first league title since 1990.

"Steven's performances this season have been of the highest quality," said chairman of the FWA Steve Bates.

Gerrard will receive the award, the oldest of its type in Europe and running since 1948, at the FWA's gala dinner in London on 29 May.

Under Gerrard's captaincy, Liverpool have pushed Manchester United all the way this season for the Premier League crown - and the title may go down to the final round of matches on 24 May.

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Bates added: "His drive and desire have underpinned Liverpool's Premier League title challenge and ensured a tight finish to the season.

"Steven is clearly in his prime and quite rightly rated one of the finest midfield players of his generation and the FWA are delighted to honour his contribution to club and country."

Gerrard is the first Liverpool player to win it since John Barnes in 1990, the last time the Anfield club won the top-flight title.

Second-placed Giggs was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year in April.

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