Jump to content

Ryan Christie


DundeeICT

Recommended Posts

Looks like it! Superb achievement! Cue whinging from Celtic!

 

As predicted: this one of several ill-informed comments on the Scotsman article about Ryan winning the award:

 

"Never heard of the lad so good of the hootsman to inform us that he played for Inverness Thistle. I think this is one of those cases where it is definitely a case of the players knowing more than the 'football writers'.

The players voted for Jason Denayer and on all checks and balances - appearances, trophies, international recognition - that would be the correct decision.

It seems that the 'football writers' have gone more with the heart as I suspect very few of them have seem the lad play any more than a handful of games this season...."

Everything through green-tinted specs, you understand!

  • Agree 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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.

  • Agree 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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."

  • Agree 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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

  • Agree 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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!

  • Agree 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. : Terms of Use : Guidelines : Privacy Policy