"I am delighted to be receiving this award, especially when I look at the list of those who have received this accolade in the past. It reads like a who's who of international football and I am honoured to given a place among them, " Robson said. "I have enjoyed my time so far with the Irish team and the level of support I got from the FAI and, in particular the Irish people, during my illness last year was a great boost to me and I want to thank everybody for their good wishes."

Among the other awards to be presented this evening are the senior international player award with Damien Duff, Kevin Doyle and Shay Given in the running. Doyle has also been nominated for the young player award along with Aiden McGeady and Paul McShane.