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Scottish Football Writers Awards: Top contenders revealed
11 May
Summary
- Four players nominated for SFWA Player of the Year award.
- Manager of the Year nominees include Askou, O'Neill, McGlynn, McInnes.
- SWPL players recognized for the first time in awards history.
The Scottish Football Writers Association (SFWA) has unveiled its nominees for the end-of-season awards. Jens Berthel Askou of Motherwell and Celtic's Martin O'Neill are contenders for Manager of the Year, alongside Falkirk's John McGlynn and Hearts boss Derek McInnes.
Askou has impressed in his debut season, guiding Motherwell to fourth place. O'Neill, who returned to Celtic twice this season, has led the team to second in the Premiership and the Scottish Cup final. McGlynn is recognized for his work with Falkirk, securing a top-six finish, while McInnes is on track to lead Hearts to a historic league title.
In the Player of the Year category, Hearts striker Claudio Braga, who has scored 17 goals, faces competition from teammate Lawrence Shankland, with 19 goals. Motherwell's Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise complete the shortlist. Maswanhise has scored 22 goals this season.
The SFWA Young Player of the Year award includes Rangers' Findlay Curtis, Dundee defender Luke Graham, Falkirk's Barney Stewart, and Dunfermline striker Andrew Tod. For the first time, the awards also feature categories for Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) players, acknowledging their achievements in a historic expansion.
