 Jagielka has been a key part of Blades' success |
Sheffield United midfielder Phil Jagielka has been named Championship player of the year. Jagielka, 23, emerged as the Championship's top player at the inaugural Football League awards.
He said: "It's a massive honour and a massive surprise considering the players like Steve Sidwell and Andy Johnson who could have won it.
"I got this award because of the fantastic season we've had and the confidence of all the squad."
Former England Under-21 international Jagielka is a product of Sheffield United's youth system.
The midfielder has been a key player for Blades' boss Neil Warnock in their push for automatic promotion to the Premiership.
Jagielka added: "The gaffer will give me some banter. He nurtured me and will probably take all the plaudits.
"We're champing at the bit to play in the Premiership so we're desperate to keep hold of second place and get automatic promotion."
The full list of winners from the awards were:
Championship Player of the Year - Phil Jagielka (Sheffield Utd)
League 1 Player of the Year
- Lee Trundle (Swansea) League 2 Player of the Year
- Karl Hawley (Carlisle) The Football League Young Player of the Year - David Nugent (Preston)
The Young Apprentice Award For the Championship - Lewin Nyatanga (Derby County)
League 1 Apprentice - Scott Golbourne (Bristol City, now moved to Reading)
League 2 Apprentice - Ikechi Anya (Wycombe Wanderers)
Goal of the Year - Stefan Oakes (Notts County v Yeovil Town)
Most Admired Football League Club - Crewe Alexandra
Community Club of the Year - Brentford
Fan of the Year - Jeff Hall (Chesterfield)
Best Club Sponsorship - Norwich City
Best Club Marketing Campaign - Preston North End
Best Kit Design - Leyton Orient
Programme of the Year - Crystal Palace
Best Club Website - Nottingham Forest
Contribution to Football Award - Gerry Murphy (Huddersfield)
Best Ground - Hull City
Good Sport Award - Lee Bullen (Sheffield Wednesday)
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