Rooney scoops 2nd award

Posted Friday, April 30, 2010 by The Sun

WAYNE ROONEY has been voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association.

The Manchester United striker topped the poll of journalists with just over 81 per cent of votes cast.

Rooney, 24, finished ahead of Chelsea forward Didier Drogba and Manchester City's Carlos Tevez to win the prestigious accolade, which has been running since 1948.

The award is the England star's second of the season after he was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year last week.

He said: "I am delighted to win an award with so much history and tradition.

"To follow a long line of wonderful players who have been honoured by the Football Writers' Association since 1948 gives me real pride.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank my manager at United, Sir Alex Ferguson, the coaching staff and my team-mates, without whose help and support this award would not have been possible.

"Also a big thanks to my family and friends for their constant support, which is always appreciated.

"I thank the Football Writers' Association members who voted for me and I look forward to personally collecting my award at the Footballer of the Year dinner in London on May 13."