No surprise to see that being the successful club that we are these days and producing one of the finest young Scottish talents in recent years the sniffing about is well and truly under way....

http://m.tamworthherald.co.uk/Baggies-linked-young-Scottish-midfielder/story-26360760-detail/story.html

Is it just me, or is it appropriate that Denayer plays for a club whose fans are in a constant state of denial?

Personally I disagree with Denayar being nominated as he isn't even a Celtic player, but on loan from Man City so hardly a product of a Scottish youth system which in some ways I believe these awards should recognise - good talent brought through by a Scottish club not just bought.

Those Celtic fans might want to check the eligibility rules of the award first before bemoaning... 

 

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gordon-waddell-managers-dont-want-5504306

 

"It’s probably worth pointing out from the start that the Football Writers’ Association Young Player of the Year has to be Scottish and born in 1994 or later – pretty much the same criteria you’d use pick the national 21s team."

Those Celtic fans might want to check the eligibility rules of the award first before bemoaning...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gordon-waddell-managers-dont-want-5504306

"It’s probably worth pointing out from the start that the Football Writers’ Association Young Player of the Year has to be Scottish and born in 1994 or later – pretty much the same criteria you’d use pick the national 21s team."

But rules don't apply to them, it's a conspiracy, etc

Well done Ryan - you deserved it! 

Looking the list of previous winners, the only player not to have gone on to win full international caps is Stuart Armstrong - although, I'm sure that will come. As it will for Ryan!

Celtic haven't done anything this season. They should be winning the league at a canter given the massive berth in budget between them and the nearest competitor Aberdeen. They play well within themselves and winning the league is the bare minimum requirement for a Celtic manager at present. So for any player to be nominated they have to be a massive step above the rest. Ryan shone as a young breakthrough player in a small provincial team and was a key part in helping them finish 3rd (well about what their size and budget suggests they should) and reach a final.

Thoroughly, thoroughly deserved. Well done Ryan!