Every word Pablo Hernandez, Luke Ayling, Ben White and Leeds United's end-of-season award winners had to say

Leeds United held their end-of-season club awards night this week - here is a full list of winners and what they had to say about their gongs.
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Goal of the Season - Luke Ayling (Huddersfield Town)

"It feels good. All of those were alright goals... but mine was obviously the best! It feels good. It was a good goal and I'm very pleased with it."

Young Player of the Year - Ben White

Leeds United's Pablo Hernandez with the Championship trophy. (PA)Leeds United's Pablo Hernandez with the Championship trophy. (PA)
Leeds United's Pablo Hernandez with the Championship trophy. (PA)

"I came here not thinking I was going to be a massive part of the team. I've come and played every single game. I didn't think that was going to happen. I'm so grateful for everything that has happened this year."

Players' Players of the Year - Stuart Dallas

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"I didn't expect it to be honest. You say it's the one everyone wants to win but for me it's not, it's not about that. Thank you everybody, honestly without them it's not possible. It's a team game and what we have achieved this year is unbelievable and this is for everybody."

Women's Team Player of the Year - Rebecca Hunt

"I think just as a women's team we have had a fantastic year this year. It's been a real team effort and with everything that has gone on with the men's team it couldn't have been a better year to be involved. It's been a real honour."

Academy Player of the Year - Robbie Gotts

"I didn't think I would be stood up here tonight. Learning off those lads every day and training with them has been hard for me but I'm so grateful for it."

The Bobby Collins Award (work in the community) - Olivia Smart, Leeds Ladies

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"It's weird to be stood here. This year has been a bit of bizarre year for everyone. I think first hand I have seen the worst bits of it."

Player of the Year - Pablo Hernandez

"It's amazing. I think this year is very special for everybody. This year all the players deserve this award. For me it is very special to win this honour but for me this is for all the players because everyone has played amazing football this year. Everybody deserves this and without them it is impossible for me to win this trophy."

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