Newcastle Not In The Hunt

Last updated : 23 April 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
Cristiano Ronaldo took both the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year awards, an honour not achieved since Andy Gray won each of the coveted accolades 30 years ago.

Ronaldo, 22, has been in awesome form for Manchester United as the Red Devils remain on course for a Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League Treble.

Ronaldo: "I want to keep working hard and getting better because these trophies have now given me more motivation.

"At this moment, I am consistent. I am more mature now and I am playing better.

"This great team has helped me as well, because when the team win it is more easy for us all to play with more confidence.

"Everything is right this season and I am really enjoying it.

"I have much time to learn more and improve myself. I try to improve all aspects of my football - not only in training but also in games."

Fellow United midfielder Paul Scholes finished third in the voting for the senior award, with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba second.

Fabregas was runner-up in the young player category with Tottenham and England's Aaron Lennon claiming third.

PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2007:

Edwin van der Sar, Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra (all Man Utd); Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo (all Man Utd) & Steven Gerrard (Liverpool); Didier Drogba (Chelsea) & Dimitar Berbatov (Tottenham)