Gerrard claims writers' prize

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been voted the 2009 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

Wed, 13 May, 2009 - 07:59

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been voted the 2009 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

The 28-year-old England international topped the poll of journalists ahead of Manchester United duo Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney to win the prestigious accolade, which has been running since 1948.

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