Holman Wins PFA & Media Player Of Year Awards

Villa new boy Brett Holman has been voted Australia`s player of the year by their professional football association.

The 28-year-old midfielder, also won for a second year in a row the international player of the year voted for by the Australian Football Media Association.

The PFA President Simon Colosimo said; ‘Brett Holman was a standout player for both his club, AZ Alkmaar, and the Socceroos in the past year.”

Holman said: ‘I’m very honoured to receive both awards. Sorry I couldn’t make it but we’ve just added to our family.’

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Holman said on signing for Villa: ‘I’m delighted to have agreed terms with Aston Villa and I am looking forward to joining up in the summer. Villa have a long and prestigious history and a fantastic set of fans.’

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