Friday 9 May 2014

Red Devils on the red carpet: Rooney, Van Persie and Co are joined by the WAGs as De Gea is crowned No 1 player at awards bash

David de Gea was named Manchester United's player of the year by both his team-mates and supporters at the club's annual awards ceremony on Thursday night.
The Spanish goalkeeper did the double as he received the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award, voted for by the supporters, and the Players' Player of the Year prize for his impressive form this season.
De Gea picked up the supporters' award after claiming 54 per cent of the vote, ahead of Wayne Rooney and Adnan Januzaj in second and third place respectively.
The big winner: David de Gea (centre) is presented with the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award by interim manager Ryan Giggs (right) and auction winner Steven Cross
The big winner: David de Gea (centre) is presented with the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award by interim manager Ryan Giggs (right) and auction winner Steven Cross
Check this out: De Gea is presented with the Players' Player of the Year award by Juan Mata (right)
Check this out: De Gea is presented with the Players' Player of the Year award by Juan Mata (right)

Lady in red: Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea with pop-star girlfriend Edurne Garcia
Lady in red: Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea with pop-star girlfriend Edurne Garcia
Lady in red: Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea with pop-star girlfriend Edurne Garcia
Legends: Giggs (right) is presented with the Lifetime Achievement award by Sir Bobby Charlton
Legends: Giggs (right) is presented with the Lifetime Achievement award by Sir Bobby Charlton


Recognition: Wayne Rooney was later presented with the Goal of the Season award by former United forward Brian McClair
Recognition: Wayne Rooney was later presented with the Goal of the Season award by former United forward Brian McClair
Super strike: Rooney's strike against West Ham in March was named United's goal of the season
Super strike: Rooney's strike against West Ham in March was named United's goal of the season

Up and coming: James Wilson (right) is presented with the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award
Up and coming: James Wilson (right) is presented with the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award


Silverware: Saidy Janko is interviewed by Hayley McQueen after winning reserve player of the year
Silverware: Saidy Janko is interviewed by Hayley McQueen after winning reserve player of the year

De Gea said: 'I want to thank the fans. From my very first day at the club, I have felt their love and I’m really happy. For them, we will try next season to do our best again.'
Just moments before, de Gea had also received the accolade of Players' Player of the Year from his colleagues.
He said: 'I’m really happy to win this honour. I’m very grateful.

MANCHESTER UNITED 2013-2014 PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year - David de Gea
Player's Player of the Year - David de Gea
Goal of the Season - Wayne Rooney vs West Ham United on 22/03/14
Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year - Saidy Janko
Jimmy Murphy Academy Player of the Year - James Wilson
Lifetime Achievement Award - Ryan Giggs

On stage: Michael Carrick is interviewed by hostess McQueen at the awards dinner
On stage: Michael Carrick is interviewed by hostess McQueen at the awards dinner
On the mic: Darren Fletcher is interviewed by host Jim Rosenthal at Old Trafford
On the mic: Darren Fletcher is interviewed by host Jim Rosenthal at Old Trafford
Hostess with the most-ess: McQueen addresses the audience at Old Trafford
Hostess with the most-ess: McQueen addresses the audience at Old Trafford



'Sometimes it's important for your team-mates to give you confidence and I think they're some of the best team-mates you can have.
'I tried to do my best this year and I think it was my best season so far. I felt really good and confident. I will try to do the same for next season.'
Wayne Rooney was awarded the Goal of the Season award for his 60-yard wonder-strike against West Ham at Upton Park in March.
The stunning effort, which brought back memories of David Beckham's long-range effort against Wimbledon in 1996, polled 58 per cent of the vote to beat Patrica Evra's goal at Bayern Munich.
Rooney said: 'It was a goal that I am really pleased with, I do think David Beckham's was a bit better, but I was happy to score.
Red Devil on the red carpet: Rooney and wife Coleen pose for a photo at Old Trafford
Red Devil on the red carpet: Rooney and wife Coleen pose for a photo at Old Trafford
Arrival: Rooney and wife Coleen on their way to the Player of the Year awards
Arrival: Rooney and wife Coleen on their way to the Player of the Year awards

In focus: Veteran Giggs poses for the cameras before the big bash
In focus: Veteran Giggs poses for the cameras before the big bash
Man in black: Giggs arrives for the dinner
Man in black: Assistant coach Paul Scholes arrives for the dinner
Men in black: Giggs and assistant coach Paul Scholes arrive for the dinner



Young couple: Manchester United winger Ashley Young and partner Nicky Pike
Young couple: Manchester United winger Ashley Young and partner Nicky Pike

Wave for the cameras: Robin van Persie and wife Bouchra on the red carpet
Wave for the cameras: Robin van Persie and wife Bouchra on the red carpet
A Dutch of class: Robin van Persie gives a little wave with his wife Bouchra on the red carpet

'I did worry that it might bounce over the goalkeeper at first, but you just have to hope for the best. Thankfully it came off.'
Interim manager Ryan Giggs was recognised for his services to the club with the Lifetime Achievement award.
Giggs said: 'I’m not usually an emotional person. But this has touched me. To receive this Lifetime Achievement is something special, one of the most special awards I’ve ever received.
Feisty: Michael Carrick with wife Lisa, who savaged Roy Keane on Twitter earlier in the season
Feisty: Michael Carrick with wife Lisa, who savaged Roy Keane on Twitter earlier in the season

All set: Carrick arrives hand in hand with his wife Lisa at Old Trafford
All set: Carrick arrives hand in hand with his wife Lisa at Old Trafford

All smiles: Manchester United's Darren Fletcher stands alongside wife Hailey
All smiles: Manchester United's Darren Fletcher stands alongside wife Hailey

'This club touches everyone’s heart; it’s not only a club, it’s a family. So many special people have been a part of that, so for me to win this is emotional and it’s a special night for me.
'I’ve played with so many great players who have had a massive impact on me, and of course Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been the single biggest influence on my career. I’m a lucky man.'
Two days after scoring a double on his debut against Hull City, 18-year-old James Wilson was named Jimmy Murphy Academy Player of the Year.

Arm in arm: Chris Smalling with girlfriend Sam Cooke
Arm in arm: Nani with fiance Daniela Martins
Arm in arm: Chris Smalling with girlfriend Sam Cooke (left), and Nani with fiancee Daniela Martins (right)


On the guest list: Boxer Tyson Fury and wife Paris arrive
On the guest list: Actor Andrew Whyment arrives
Fighting his way in: Boxer Tyson Fury and wife Paris arrive (left), as does actor Andrew Whyment (right)

Forward thinking: Record signing Juan Mata (right) and 'Little Pea' Javier Hernandez
Forward thinking: Record signing Juan Mata (right) and 'Little Pea' Javier Hernandez

Suited and booted: Tom Cleverley (left) and Danny Welbeck stand for the cameras
Suited and booted: Tom Cleverley (left) and Danny Welbeck stand for the cameras

Swiss right-back Saidy Janko was rewarded for his impressive debut season with the Denzil Haroun Reserve Team Player of the Year award.
The 18-year-old said: 'I'm very proud. I didn’t expect something like this.
'I’ve settled in pretty well because Manchester United is like a family, so I made friends really quickly. Warren Joyce [the United reserves coach] had confidence in me and gave me a chance to prove myself.'
Star-studded: Actress Jorgie Porter poses with her mum
Star-studded: Antonio Valencia arrives
Camera loves you: Actress Jorgie Porter poses with her mum (left), and Antonio Valencia arrives (right)

Young gun: Hot prospect James Wilson turns up for the awards
Young gun: Hot prospect Adnan Januzaj turns up for the awards
Young guns: Hot prospects James Wilson (left) and Adnan Januzaj (right) turn up for the awards

Big night: Nemanja Vidic arrives at his last Manchester United Player of the Year awards dinner
Big night: Club legend Sir Bobby Charlton and wife Norma Ball (right)
Big night: Nemanja Vidic arrives at his last Manchester United Player of the Year awards dinner (left), and is followed by club legend Sir Bobby Charlton and wife Norma Ball (right)

Thumbs up: Patrice Evra (left) makes his entrance
Hair we go: Marouane Fellaini makes his entrance
Thumbs up: Patrice Evra (left) and £27.5m signing Marouane Fellaini make their entrance

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