Football Writers Player of the Year

Kind of reeks of Giggs winning it in 08-09, he started 13 games. Looks like they wanted to recognise someone as opposed to award it on merit. Surely Alexander Arnold, Van Dijk and Mane were all more deserving for instance....

Originally Posted by Stickman

Kind of reeks of Giggs winning it in 08-09, he started 13 games. Looks like they wanted to recognise someone as opposed to award it on merit. Surely Alexander Arnold, Van Dijk and Mane were all more deserving for instance....

Personal awards for a team sport are a joke.

Originally Posted by Stickman

Kind of reeks of Giggs winning it in 08-09, he started 13 games. Looks like they wanted to recognise someone as opposed to award it on merit. Surely Alexander Arnold, Van Dijk and Mane were all more deserving for instance....

i agree with that

but at the same time - even if it was a bit inaccurate, he's done enough over the years to earn it.

Jordan Henderson in that Guardian article can't hide his embarrassment, illustrated by his constant reference to his team mates/

he's pinching himself - a champion of europe and england.... he's the millennial David May, but not as good.

Is Henderson England captain these days?

Originally Posted by suedeshoes

Is Henderson England captain these days?

No that's harry kane

A ridiculous choice, but surely nothing will win the award David Ginola got in 1999 - NINETEEN £#%&!ING NINETY NINE - basically for one cup goal against a lower division team