The 24-year-old defender collected a convincing 45 per cent of the vote to fend off strong competition from second placed Jussi Jaaskelainen and Mohamed Diame in third to claim the title.
“I think every single player tries to do their best for the team and I do the same,” Reid sys. “As an individual it’s very nice to pick up this award.
“It’s quite an accolade to be named Hammer of the Year. I have basically been here nearly three years at the club and I feel at home, so it’s nice to feel appreciated. Other players have done well too, so it’s been really good.
“I think every single player believes in themselves and believes they can do well, but you obviously have to have a bit of luck and fortune now and then throughout the season, but when you work hard you get the things you deserve – I’m not saying that in a selfish way because there are a lot of other players who have done well this season.
“I am really pleased with the season that I’ve had and I’m looking forward to my holiday, and then I’m looking forward to the new season.”
Central defender Reid has started 34 of the Hammers’ Premier League fixtures to date, after making just three league starts in the club’s last Premier League campaign, proving his worth to the side with his consistency at the back.
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