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Reds make it a treble celebration

Originally Posted by manchester evening news

SIR Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton were honoured at the first North West Football Awards in Manchester on Monday night.

But the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs were surprisingly overlooked in the Premiership Player of the Year category.

Everton's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta scooped the award at the star-studded ceremony at the Midland Hotel.

However, it was a treble Old Trafford celebration as Sir Bobby picked up a Lifetime Achievement Award, Sir Alex was voted Manager of the Year ahead of Rafa Benitez and Mark Hughes while United were crowned Overall Club of the Year.

There was a double for Stockport County skipper Ashley Williams. He pipped Bury's Andy Bishop and Glenn Murray of Rochdale for League Two Player of the Year and then followed up by collecting the North West Player of the Year title for his contribution to football on and off the pitch.

The awards also recognised the people behind the scenes and the clubs' commitment to their local areas.

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im suprised the player of the year award went to areteta to be honest, i suppose they didnt want to give everything to united and make everyone jealous

the other 3 awards are well deserved imo