The local boy with more league assists than anyone this season except Kevin De Bruyne must be in running for the PFA awardIn its 46 years, the PFA’s Player of the Year award has been given to 41 people, representing 15 clubs and 12 countries from England to Egypt. The winners have been young and old, tall and short, but they all have one thing in common: none of them have been full-backs. There is a lot of football still to be played this season but already it seems there’s no doubt about the destiny of the title, and though there are several Liverpool players who will be in the discussion when the individual awards are handed out, I think...
Kyle Walker, Nicolás Otamendi, Fernandinho, Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sané and Sergio Agüero selected by Brighton defenderThe rattle of cutlery and cups has not been the only noise in the canteens at Premier League clubs over the last few days as players have been debating who to vote for in the PFA player of the year, young player of the year and team of the year awards. Being recognised by your peers is the ultimate accolade, mostly because it’s from those whom you’ve competed against week in, week out and that is why we take it so seriously. In keeping with this, I have decided to share my selections with you (and them!), though I am sure you will have...
The Tottenham midfielder has been as impressive as Harry Kane and would not have looked out of place alongside his club-mate on the list for the senior prizeThe safest bet of the season is that the PFA player of the year award will end up at Chelsea, with Eden Hazard poised to pick up the honour a second time in the unlikely event of N’Golo Kanté missing out. Related: Who should win the PFA Player of the Year awards? Related: PFA player of the year award: Kanté, Hazard and Ibrahimovic on shortlist Continue reading...