Boro Player of the Year 2004

Scorer of Sunday's goal against Everton, Bolo Zenden was named Middlesbrough's player of the year for 2004 by fans and is seen here collecting a lovely vase that he can save for mother's day, put some daffs in and give to his mum - nice! Can't say he doesn't deserve it, being a revelation in a more central role since Stewart Downing came in permanantly on the left. He has scored some terrific goals this season and at times looked like one of only a handful of decent players on the pitch. No doubt Downing would have won if the prize was for this season alone, and will win next year if he carries on in the form he's in. Would have liked to see George Boateng win it, as he has been more consistant than Bolo. Wonder if his recent injury took him out of the reckoning? Anyway, well done to the flying Dutchman. Kx