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Belfast Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Liverpool and Northern Ireland star wins prestigious international football award
Bradley has been named International Personality of the Year by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association after a string of impressive displays for his country. The 21 year-old earned eight caps for Northern Ireland in the last 12 months, scoring three goals. His stand-out performances helped his country earn promotion to League B of the Uefa Nations League and a likely World Cup Play-Off spot. Bradley follows in the footsteps of the likes of Steve Davis, David Healy and Jonny Evans, who have all won the Reavey Solicitors sponsored prize. The Tyrone native said: 'I am so happy and incredibly proud to win this award. It is extremely special to win an award for playing for your country. "It's been quite a journey with Northern Ireland so far, from making my debut against Malta in 2021 to scoring my first goal against Scotland last year. "I added another two against Andorra and scored against Luxembourg in the Nations League this season. "Thanks to the Football Writers who picked me for this very special award.' Last week, Burnley's Danielle Maxwell was named the Sports Direct Women's Player of the Year by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association. The NIFWA Awards 2025 will be staged at the Crowne Plaza on Sunday May 4, where Northern Ireland legends Stuart Dallas and Steven Davis will be inducted in the Juice Jar Dr Malcolm Brodie Hall of Fame. The nominations for the Men's Sports Direct Player of the Year, Belleek Pottery Manager of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Championship Player of the Year will be unveiled on Friday, with the Premiership Team of the Year announced ahead of the gala ceremony.
BBC News
17-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Davis & Dallas to be inducted into NI Hall of Fame
Former Northern Ireland stars Steven Davis and Stuart Dallas will be inducted into the Malcolm Brodie Northern Ireland Hall of Fame in pair will receive the honour at the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association's annual award ceremony on 4 who played for Aston Villa and Rangers, won a record-breaking 140 caps for Northern Ireland and captained the team at the Euro 2016 finals."It's an incredible honour to be inducted into the Malcolm Brodie Hall of Fame alongside genuine greats such as George Best and Harry Gregg," said Davis."It was always a privilege to represent my country and the people of Northern Ireland. To receive an accolade like this is incredible."Ex-Leeds United winger Dallas picked up 62 international caps for his is no stranger to the NIFWA Awards - he was named Player and Young Player of the Year in 2011. "I have fond memories of winning Player of the Year during my time with Crusaders," said Dalls."It's an honour to return to the awards all these years later, to join the Hall of Fame."The Hall of Fame honour celebrates legendary journalist Brodie's involvement in Northern Ireland football which included covering 14 World Cup tournaments before his death in 2013 at the age of 86.
