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
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 De Gea with pop-star girlfriend Edurne Garcia
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
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
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 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
'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
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
Men in black: Giggs and assistant coach Paul Scholes arrive for the dinner
Young couple: Manchester United winger Ashley Young and partner Nicky Pike
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
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
'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 (left), and Nani with fiancee Daniela Martins (right)
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
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.'
Camera loves you: Actress Jorgie Porter poses with her mum (left), and Antonio Valencia arrives (right)
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 (left), and is
followed by club legend Sir Bobby Charlton and wife Norma Ball (right)
Thumbs up: Patrice Evra (left) and £27.5m signing Marouane Fellaini make their entrance
