Managing Madrid's End Of 2011 Awards

Happy New Year! While I know it's been the new year in Spain for sometime now, I'm in the states and it's just now 2012. Either way, it's been an interesting year. From Sergio Ramos dropping the Copa del Ray trophy under the team bus, to the many Clasico match ups, including the disappointing loss in the Champions League semi-final in Jose Mourinho's first year at the helm of the capital city's club.

So now it's time to do some voting, dear reader! Here are some topics to get us started:

• 2011 MVP
• Defender Of The Year: And yes, I have Xabi listed on there. I figured he deserved to be on that list as well.
• Midfielder Of The Year
• Readers Choice Award
• Clasico Villain Of The Year

You don't think I'd let it pass with out taking a shot at our rivals do you? Polls are open until Jan. 4 at 11:59 pm pst, so if you're in a different time zone --well, do the math. Also, I've left a write in vote option as well. Voting will be tallied and we will announce the winners on Friday, Jan. 6.

Get to voting after the jump!