Keith Andrews with his award. Credit: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan
KEITH ANDREWS WAS named Senior International Player of the Year tonight at the FAI International Football Awards night.
The 31-year-old midfielder, currently playing his club football with Bolton Wanderers, played in all three of Ireland’s Euro 2012 games and picks up the award for the first time.
Young Player of the Year went to Wigan Athletic’s James McCarthy and Robbie Brady of Hully City was named U21 Player of the Year. Goalkeeper Emma Byrne won Senior Women’s International Player of the Year while Sligo Rovers defender Jason McGuinness is Airtricity League Player of the Year.
Meanwhile, Goal of the Year was scored by Kevin Doyle in the 2-1 World Cup qualifier win over Kazakhstan.
congrats to keith andrews, whats he lacks in talent he made up for in graft, dedication and professionalism – something millionaires keane given oshea et al were sorely missing last summer.
That’s a stupid comment… Congrats to him but questioning the lads professionalism etc. is a bit rich
Ridiculous, Given was half fit and considering what he has done for the team for more than a decade I don’t think his dedication can be called into question. Keane was a poacher without service and what O’Shea may be lacking in talent and concentration, his attitude has never been in question. The euro performance was down to an obstinate manager who refused to pick the best players or vary the system to suit the opposition.
Haha fai and awards in same sentence for 2012…surely a joke! Did Delaney get anything?!
Was great to see Kevin Sheedy receive his hall of fame award after his recent fight with illness. I remember trying to recreate his bullet past Shilton back in 1990. Such an underrated player. Just ask any Evertonian how much of an absolute legend he was.
I think this is the least interest I’ve ever had in the International team. No reason to be hopeful whatsoever. management with no vision with players that need strong leadership that is not there in any form at all.
Yeh lets wait till they’re good again and support them then.
was there any international player added to the hall of fame?