Federici shortlisted for FA Cup award

Last updated : 22 February 2007 By Angus Muller
The FA Cup
4th Round: Jamie McAllister
3rd Round: Jason Puncheon
2nd Round: Phil Jevons
1st Round: Kris Commons
4th QR: Paul Booth
3rd QR: Byron Bubb
2nd QR: Gary McPhee
1st QR: Matt Lewis
Five players have been nominated for the FA Cup "Player of the Round" award for their performances in fifth round ties over the weekend.

They are Reading keeper Adam Federici, Blackburn's Brad Friedel, Tottenham's Robbie Keane, Plymouth's David Norris and Middlesbrough striker Yakubu.

The winner will join eight previous winners from earlier rounds in the "Team of the FA Cup".

He will also receive a VIP invitation to the 2007 FA Cup final.

In addition, the winner in each round will be given an engraved silver salver, and £500 worth of football equipment for a local school of his choice.

The "Team of the FA Cup" so far comprises Matt Lewis (Halesowen Town), Gary McPhee (Nuneaton Borough), Byron Bubb (AFC Wimbledon), Paul Booth (Lewes), Kris Commons (Nottingham Forest), Phil Jevons (Bristol City), Jason Puncheon (Barnet) and Jamie McAllister (Bristol City).

Fans can vote for the player of their choice on the Football Association's official website.


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