Newcastle United have announced that Jamaal Lascelles has won the club’s official player of the year award for 2017/18 – a well deserved moment for the NUFC skipper who’s been absolutely outstanding all season.
There were some fears that, despite his heart and first class attitude, the former Forest man would struggle to make the step up to the Premier League after the odd shaky moment in the Championship, however this couldn’t have been further from the truth.
He’s been a shining light for the club both on and off the pitch, backing up his brilliant words with top class and consistent performances week in, week out.
Here’s some of his best moments over the past year:
? PLAYER OF THE YEAR: @Lascelles16 has been named Newcastle United’s official Player of the Year for the 2017/18 campaign.
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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 23, 2018
As released by NUFC’s official site, here’s the previous winners over the past 20 years:
1997/98 David Batty
1998/99 Alan Shearer
1999/00 Alan Shearer
2000/01 Shay Given
2001/02 Nobby Solano
2002/03 Alan Shearer
2003/04 Olivier Bernard
2004/05 Shay Given
2005/06 Shay Given
2006/07 Nicky ****
2007/08 Habib Beye
2008/09 Sebastian Bassong
2009/10 José Enrique
2010/11 Fabricio Coloccini
2011/12 Tim Krul
2012/13 Davide Santon
2013/14 Mike Williamson
2014/15 Daryl Janmaat
2015/16 Rob Elliot
2016/17 Ciaran Clark
2017/18 Jamaal Lascelles
It’s an honour to be awarded player of the year. Thanks to the players, gaffa, supporters, staff and my family for helping me achieve this. Loved every minute of last season. ??
— Jamaal Lascelles (@Lascelles16) May 23, 2018
Mr. consistent, colossal at the back and a fantastic captain for our club.
Well deserved!
