Triple award joy for OdemwingiePosted on: Fri 02 Mar 2012
PETER Odemwingie has followed his derby-day treble against Wolves by completing another memorable hat-trick.
The Baggies striker has joined ex-Villa winger Ashley Young to become only the second-ever player in the Midlands area to win three Barclays Player-of-the-Month awards, after scooping the February gong.
His goals in the 5-1 demolition of Wanderers at Molineux were just part of a fantastic February for the Nigeria hitman as he went on to bag a double in the 4-1 rout of in-form Sunderland the following weekend.
He is also the only African footballer to win the honour three times, surpassing former Leeds striker Tony Yeboah.
The decision was made by the Barclays Awards Panel, which includes representatives from football's governing bodies, the media and fans.
Odemwingie last term picked up the September and April awards in his debut campaign in England.
"This award in particular is one the team deserve because we have scored so many goals," said the 30-year-old ace.
"It is totally deserved and if I could share it into pieces and give each player his own piece I would.
"I'm very happy to have won.
"The season did not start so good for me but now things seem to have turned around for me and the team and I'm very happy."
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Wenger is February Manager of the Month
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has been rewarded for his side's unbeaten league run during February with the Barclays Manager of the Month award.
Wenger receives the accolade for the 12th time in his career after Arsenal forced their way back into the top four in the Barclays Premier League.
Having secured a point away to Bolton Wanderers at the start of the month, their record-breaking 7-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers signalled a return to form. A hat-trick from Robin van Persie, a brace from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and goals from Mikel Arteta and Thierry Henry helped Wenger’s side record their biggest league win at the Emirates.
A visit to Sunderland saw Wenger’s side take another three points, as Gunners legend Henry secured the late victory with a 90th-minute goal in the final domestic match of his loan spell.
Arsenal finished the month with a thrilling 5-2 victory over north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Having trailed 2-0 in the first half, goals from Bacary Sagna, Van Persie, Tomas Rosicky and a brace from Theo Walcott secured the win for Wenger’s side.
The decision was made by the Barclays Awards Panel, which includes representatives from football’s governing bodies, the media and fans.
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