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Midfielder scoops both awards in end of season presentation

2023-05-10T08:07:57.105Z

CULLEN COLLECTS THE DOUBLE

Midfielder scoops both awards in end of season presentation

2023-05-10T08:07:57.105Z

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Josh Cullen has been awarded both Burnley FC's Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season for the 2022/23 campaign in his first season in Claret & Blue.

The Irish midfielder played an integral role in Vincent Kompany's side, making 43 appearances across the Sky Bet Championship campaign, scoring once, registering four assists and missing just three fixtures through injury.

The Player of the Year accolade was chosen by Clarets supporters all over the globe with an online vote, whilst the Players' Player was chosen by Cullen's teammates.

After picking up the awards, Cullen said: "I'm absolutely delighted to win these awards, it tops off what has been an unbelievable season.

"There has been so many great players this season in our team and everyone has performed really well, so to get recognition from your fellow teammates is a great feeling.

"First season at the club and knowing how last season ended, I just wanted to play as much a part as possible in getting this club back to the Premier League."

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Millie Ravening meanwhile has won Burnley FC Women's Player of the Season for the campaign having finished joint-top of the goalscoring charts in the FA Women's National League North, sharing the golden boot with Derby County's Amy Sims.

Vice-captain Ravening, in her second season as a Claret, grabbed 30 goals in all competitions as Jay Bradford's side finished 3rd & lifted the Lancashire FA Women's Senior Cup.

Upon receiving the award, the midfielder said: "I'm buzzing to have been chosen as the winner, it caps off what's been a really good season for me both individually and for us as a team.

"It's always nice to pick up individual trophies and honours, but at the end of the day I couldn't have performed as well as I have without my teammates doing the same. We're all now just focused on making next season an even better one than this.

Rounding off, Charlie Casper was awarded the Academy Player of the Season following a campaign which has seen the 18-year-old establish himself within the senior setup, regularly training with Vincent Kompany's squad and having been named on the bench in both the league & Emirates FA Cup.

A lifelong Clarets fan and grandson of club legend Frank, Charlie has also put in some memorable performances at both U18 & U21 level including a Man of the Match showing in the FA Youth Cup against Norwich City.

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The goalkeeper said: "This season has been quite surreal for me, and I'm proud of the progress that I've made throughout it. I've spoken about it before, but being a Burnley fan, just being involved with the men's team this season seeing their success has been brilliant.

"On a professional level though, being around them so much has shown me the levels you need to be at to be involved consistently.

"I just want to continue improving at this club, it's one that's close to my heart, and I'm delighted to pick up this award."