By BlueBlood
April 28 2005

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been named Professional Footballers' Association Fans' Player of the Year for 2005. The 26-year-old, who played and missed a 'goalden' opportunity for his side in Wednesday's goalless draw against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg,

received the award after on-line voting by fans.

The England international has been the driving force behind the Blues title charge and his 16 goals in all competitions has been key to the West London club's success so far this season.

Lampard narrowly lost out to club and national team-mate John Terry for the PFA Players' Player of the Year, but has now been rewarded by the supporters for his outstanding performances during this campaign.

Midfielder Frank won the vote ahead of a host of top names including John Terry and Arjen Robben. Others in the running were Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Cristiano Ronaldo and José Reyes.

Frank was Chelsea Player of the Year and England Player of the Year for 2004, and runner-up in PFA Player of the Year in both 2004 and 2005 as well as runner-up for Footballer of the Year in 2004.

Lamps said, "This is the top Player of the Year award for the season, JT feels a bit muggy with his Player of the Year award now from the players. Hopefully he can get this one next year.

"Seriously, I’m delighted to have been voted this by the fans. It was a proud moment to get the Chelsea award last year from the fans, and now to get this from a wider group of fans makes me very proud.

"And it’s great that Chelsea players are sharing awards. JT fully deserved his, now me… I hope big Pete and Maka, Willie, Duffa and more get some next."