Academy graduate Jeff Schlupp was lost for words after scooping the Players’ Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year crowns at Monday night’s 2014/15 Season Awards.
The Ghana international has enjoyed an outstanding season on City’s left flank, and was humbled to be acknowledged by both the supporters and his peers in a sold out Walkers Hall.
Speaking to Foxes Player, Schlupp said: “Wow. I can’t really find the words to describe the feeling, but again I’m very, very grateful to win the award voted for by my actual team-mates. I couldn’t have done it without them so I’m very, very grateful.
“To be appreciated and voted for by fans means a lot to me too. It feels amazing.
“For me personally it’s the first season where I’ve played more or less week in, week out. I think that game against Sunderland where we stayed up has been the highlight. It was probably the best moment of my entire career actually.â€
Schlupp’s form has been key in keeping the Foxes in the survival hunt – a battle they eventually own last week away at Sunderland, and for the man himself, it’s a testament to the togetherness within the group.
“I’ve always said in every interview that we’re a very tight bunch,†he added. “The people that we’ve added to the squad have gelled in perfectly and like I said, we’re a tight bunch.
“When we were at the bottom for all those weeks and months it just brought us closer together actually. It’s a great bunch of lads, we’re very close and it’s a special moment.
“I’m ever so grateful for the manager, the team staff and the players to make it all happen.
“I owe a lot to Jon Rudkin, Steve Beaglehole, Trevor Peake and everyone who has guided me through too, so a big thank you to every one of them.â€