Virgil van Dijk wins Southampton's Player's Player and Fans' Player of the season awards

By Lyall Thomas

Image: Virgil van Dijk has been superb since signing from Celtic last summer

Centre-back Virgil van Dijk has scooped Southampton's Player's Player and Fans' Player of the season awards.

The 24-year-old joined from Scottish champions Celtic last summer to replace Toby Alderweireld, who joined Tottenham, and has been superb across 37 appearances for the club this season.

Van Dijk, a Netherlands international, picked up over 50 per cent of the fans' votes, with striker Shane Long finishing second and midfielder Steven Davis third.

Image: Ryan Bertrand won the President's Choice award at the ceremony

Left-back Ryan Bertrand won the President's Choice award, chosen by ex-Southampton player Terry Paine MBE.

Cuco Martina's stunning strike against Arsenal on Boxing Day was voted the club's Goal of the Season.

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Image: Cuco Martina's screamer against Arsenal won Southampton's goal of the season

And a great night for the club's defenders at the end of season awards was rounded off with youngster Alfie Jones picking up the club's Young Player of the Season

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The final presentation of the night was given to goalkeeper Kelvin Davis for special service to the Saints. Davis, who has spent 10 years at St Mary's, has a testimonial next week.

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