“In most cases a cause is the best form of motivation: religion, your country, Manchester United against the world.”
- Sir Alex Ferguson.
Video: A night to remember
Robin van Persie was the big winner at the club’s annual Player of the Year awards on Wednesday night.
The striker was named the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year by readers of ManUtd.com and also collected the Goal of the Season accolade for his sublime volley against Aston Villa last month.
Michael Carrick was recognised by his team-mates and named Players’ Player of the Year, while it was a memorable evening for youngsters Ben Pearson and Adnan Januzaj, who scooped the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year and Reserve Team Player of the Year awards respectively.
You can see highlights from the event above, including interviews with the players and Sir Alex.
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