Nemanja Vidic, Javier Hernandez and Nani have been praised by Gordon
Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association,
after the trio were all nominated by their peers for prestigious awards.
Vidic is on the seven-strong shortlist
to be named PFA Player of the Year, while Hernandez and Nani are both in
the running for PFA Young Player of the Year. The winners of both
awards are due to be announced next Sunday, 17 April.
to be named PFA Player of the Year, while Hernandez and Nani are both in
the running for PFA Young Player of the Year. The winners of both
awards are due to be announced next Sunday, 17 April.
Taylor said of Reds skipper Vidic: “He has been a
real success story for United, and he is now acknowledged as one of the
best defenders in the world. And his partnership with Rio Ferdinand is
as good as any in the game.
real success story for United, and he is now acknowledged as one of the
best defenders in the world. And his partnership with Rio Ferdinand is
as good as any in the game.
“It
is not often that defenders are recognised by their fellow pros in our
awards, but he certainly deserves to be nominated. He is a great example
to youngsters and a superb exponent of the defensive art. He has been
one of the cornerstones of the team’s success so far this season, and
what a great investment he has been for Sir Alex and United.”
is not often that defenders are recognised by their fellow pros in our
awards, but he certainly deserves to be nominated. He is a great example
to youngsters and a superb exponent of the defensive art. He has been
one of the cornerstones of the team’s success so far this season, and
what a great investment he has been for Sir Alex and United.”
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| Hernandez and three other Man.utd Player celebrate the goal, When Man.Utd Versus Stoke City ( 2 – 1 ), In English Primier League. (04/01/2011) |
Vidic’s
rivals are Blackpool's Charlie Adam, Spurs' Gareth Bale and Rafael Van
der Vaart, West Ham’s Scott Parker, Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez and
Arsenal’s Samir Nasri.
rivals are Blackpool's Charlie Adam, Spurs' Gareth Bale and Rafael Van
der Vaart, West Ham’s Scott Parker, Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez and
Arsenal’s Samir Nasri.
Turning
to the PFA Young Player award, Taylor said of Hernandez: “We didn’t
know a lot about him, but he was impressive at the World Cup and to come
into the Premier League and make such an instant impression is quite
remarkable, especially for someone so young. The way he has adapted to
the English game is quite exceptional, and it says a lot for his
character and ability that he has been able to come over here and
showcase everything that is good about Mexican football. He plays with a
smile on his face, and we are delighted he is plying his trade in this
country. He has been a great addition to our game.”
to the PFA Young Player award, Taylor said of Hernandez: “We didn’t
know a lot about him, but he was impressive at the World Cup and to come
into the Premier League and make such an instant impression is quite
remarkable, especially for someone so young. The way he has adapted to
the English game is quite exceptional, and it says a lot for his
character and ability that he has been able to come over here and
showcase everything that is good about Mexican football. He plays with a
smile on his face, and we are delighted he is plying his trade in this
country. He has been a great addition to our game.”
As for Nani’s nomination, Taylor said: “After the
unprecedented success of Cristiano Ronaldo, there was always going to be
pressure on fellow countryman Nani when his pal left for Real. But,
having been given his head and more responsibility, he has truly made
his own mark this season.
unprecedented success of Cristiano Ronaldo, there was always going to be
pressure on fellow countryman Nani when his pal left for Real. But,
having been given his head and more responsibility, he has truly made
his own mark this season.
“I
have seen him take some horrific tackles at times from defenders
bamboozled by his trickery, but he shows great bravery and simply gets
himself up, dusts himself down and gets on with it. Nani has always had
the ability but now he is getting the opportunities to show it on a
regular basis. I hope he will continue to blossom and get to the same
level as Ronaldo. He has some way to go but he has the opportunity and I
hope he takes it.”
have seen him take some horrific tackles at times from defenders
bamboozled by his trickery, but he shows great bravery and simply gets
himself up, dusts himself down and gets on with it. Nani has always had
the ability but now he is getting the opportunities to show it on a
regular basis. I hope he will continue to blossom and get to the same
level as Ronaldo. He has some way to go but he has the opportunity and I
hope he takes it.”
Nani
and Hernandez are joined on the young player shortlist by Bale and Nasri
plus Everton's Seamus Coleman, Manchester City's Joe Hart and Arsenal's
Jack Wilshere.
and Hernandez are joined on the young player shortlist by Bale and Nasri
plus Everton's Seamus Coleman, Manchester City's Joe Hart and Arsenal's
Jack Wilshere.
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| Hernandez, Giggs, And Nani When they celebrate the goal, when Man.utd versus West Bromwich Albion ( 2 – 2 ) in English Primier League.(16/10/2010) |
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