PFA Double Delight for Gareth Bale

BALE WITH PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Tottenham super star Gareth Bale wins this seasons PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards.   

The 22 year-old Welsh international is the third man to win both awards in the same year after Cristiano Ronaldo (2007) and Andy Gray in (1977).

Bale said: “It’s a massive honour. To be voted by your peers is one of the biggest things in the game. It’s great to win it and I am delighted.

“When you look at the list there are some massive names on it but I couldn’t have done it without the team.

“They have been fantastic this year and so has the manager.

“I couldn’t have won it without them so I would like to give them all a big thank you.

“The other nominees have been unbelievable, they have been outstanding for their clubs and it’s a massive moment to win, especially as it’s both awards and it’s something that I’m extremely proud of.

“Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez, just to name two have been fantastic.

“They have been outstanding this season and it’s been a great season for everyone to watch. There is still some time to go.

“I always admired players like Ryan Giggs and Thierry Henry.

“I have been watching them since I grew up, watching these games, watching these awards, so to be here now is surreal.”

Spurs hitman has scored a remarkable 29 goals for club and country this season, his best haul by some distance.

He added: “I’ve probably done more shooting to be honest! I think I have come inside a lot more.

“I have a few less assists this year but I am in more scoring positions these days and that has obviously helped my scoring tally as we have seen this season.

“I don’t really look to individual awards. The biggest thing is playing for your team and going well.

“If you do well then these awards come along. I don’t think individual awards are something you strive for, it’s just a bonus.”

Bale is one of the hottest properties in Europe and host of top clubs are monitoring the 50 million rated winger.