Valencia up for NW award

Heitinga, Liverpool’s Martin Škrtel, Vincent Kompany of Manchester City, Wigan Athletic skipper Gary Caldwell, Ádám Bogdán of Bolton Wanderers and Yakubu, formerly of Blackburn Rovers.

In addition, United’s head physiotherapist, Rob Swire, has been shortlisted in the Medical & Sports Science Professional category, whilst the club’s partnership with Aon has been nominated for the Best Club Sponsorship Engagement/Partnership Award.

Supporters can now cast their votes online at northwestfootballawards.com. Each voter will also be entered into a free prize draw to win a pair of tickets to the awards ceremony, to be held at Lancashire County Cricket Club on 12 November.

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