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29th April 2013, 00:24
Gareth Bale wins PFA Player of Year and Young Player awards
Tottenham forward Gareth Bale has been named Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year.
He becomes only the third player to win both awards in the same season.
"It's a massive honour," said the 23-year-old. "To be voted by your peers is one of the biggest things in the game."
Bale fought off competition from Liverpool's Luis Suarez and Robin van Persie of Manchester United to win the prestigious main award.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22331030 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22331030)
Tottenham forward Gareth Bale has been named Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year.
He becomes only the third player to win both awards in the same season.
"It's a massive honour," said the 23-year-old. "To be voted by your peers is one of the biggest things in the game."
Bale fought off competition from Liverpool's Luis Suarez and Robin van Persie of Manchester United to win the prestigious main award.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22331030 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22331030)