Lewie taken by surprise live on the air with Sir Tom Finney Award
The former Dons skipper was told of his award live on the air
Dons legend Dean Lewington was caught by surprise on Saturday when he was told he would be receiving the Sir Tom Finney Award at the EFL Awards live on television.
Brought onto Sky Sports ahead of MK Dons’ trip to Crewe Alexandra, under the guise of previewing the game at Gresty Road, the former club captain was surprised by Curtis Davies with the award.
The Sir Tom Finney Award is handed out by the EFL in recognition of a player who has made an outstanding contribution to football and the League through their playing career.
Lewington’s career spanned more than 900 games in Milton Keynes, before he hung up his boots at the end of last season.
“I’m very surprised!” he said after being told of his award. “Thank you very much. It was a privilege to play so many games and when you finish, you realise how much you really enjoyed it.
“To have it for so long, was really enjoyable, I had a great time!”
Fans will be able to watch the EFL Awards on YouTube tomorrow night (Sunday) from 5.30pm.