Edwin named top stopper!

Edwin van der Sar was named UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year following his Champions League exploits last season, and Sir Alex Ferguson described the Dutchman’s dedication to remaining at the top of the game as “absolutely unbelievable.”
The veteran stopper, who kept seven clean sheets in Europe last term, fought off competition from Chelsea’s Petr Cech and Barcelona’s Victor Valdes to scoop the goalkeeper gong. He was presented with his award in Monaco prior to the draw for this season’s group stages.

“The award couldn’t have gone to a better professional,” Sir Alex told ManUtd.com. “Edwin’s dedication to football in the last few years has been absolutely unbelievable.

“It’s an award that is thorougly deserved and I think everyone in football will applaud that.”

Meanwhile, Nemanja Vidic lost out to John Terry in the UEFA Club Defender of the Year category, while Lionel Messi pipped former Red Cristiano Ronaldo in the UEFA Club Forward of the Year nominations.