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LIVERPOOL FC midfielder Joe Allen was a double winner last night, beating off the challenge of Tottenham’s Gareth Bale and former Swansea City teammate Ashley Williams to be named Welsh Footballer of the Year.

The 22-year old also carried off the Club Player of the Year award ahead of ex-Swans’ colleagues Williams and Neil Taylor.

It’s reward for Allen’s efforts during Swansea’s debut Premier League season which saw him make 44 appearances in all competitions.

When Liberty Stadium boss Brendan Rogers made the switch to Liverpool this summer, he quickly followed his mentor to Anfield for a fee of £15million.

The FAW awards, voted by journalists and broadcasters and covering the 12 months from last October, were presented in Cardiff last night. Allen’s success denied Bale a hat-trick after the Spurs man won the top accolade in both 2010 and 2011.