Player of the Year

[+Robert]

Voting is now open on the club website.

I must admit I hadn’t realised Samuels is as young as he is, as he is one of many eligible for the young player award, although with the injury he had he will not be a contender. Shaw is also in the young player category.

I suspect there will be many varied views on here as to who the winners should be.

I’ve not voted yet as I need to watch the goals, but should we either have a poll on here or post our own views?

The link:

https://ictfc.com/2022-23-ictfc-player-of-the-year-awards/

Edited May 3 by Robert

[+Robert]

I’ve watched the goals now and have voted:

Player of the Year: Billy Mckay.

Young Player: Nathan Shaw (as we had him the full season whereas Henderson joined at new year).

Goal: Billy Mckay: first v Livingston. 

[Yngwie]

For the young player, Shaw has obviously had a great 2nd half of the season with goals and assists. But Cameron Harper has had a good season too, establishing himself as a first team regular, with 40 starts - only Carson has more. He’s looked increasingly assured at left back as well as being surprisingly useful when played further up the park, chipping in with some very important and well struck goals. I know I’m not the only one who had doubts as to whether he’d make it at this level but he’s progressed really well.

[Jaggernaut]

16 minutes ago, Yngwie said:

For the young player, Shaw has obviously had a great 2nd half of the season with goals and assists. But Cameron Harper has had a good season too, establishing himself as a first team regular, with 40 starts - only Carson has more. He’s looked increasingly assured at left back as well as being surprisingly useful when played further up the park, chipping in with some very important and well struck goals. I know I’m not the only one who had doubts as to whether he’d make it at this level but he’s progressed really well.

I think Harper has progressed well, but in midfield in my opinion. I don't think he is a left back, never have. He always seems reluctant press on when he has the ball, he asks for the ball and his first thought is to pass it back, he very rarely turns and runs down the wing. Maybe this is what he has been told to do, as Dodds seems happy for him to do this. We have been blessed in the left back position in recent seasons, with both Shinnie and Tremarco excelling in that berth, and I think Deas is a better left back, but we lose his power at centre back.

I do believe that Harper's future lies in the midfield, where he is more proactive and carries a goal threat, but it's great to see former youth team players break through, and hopefully more will follow next season.

[TheMantis]

Bit disappointed they never included Billy's 2nd goal at Hampden.

[Yngwie]

I suspect it was all done before the semi-final.

[Yngwie]

Was just thinking, the players get all these awards, but how about one for club officials? Poll options would be:

1. Scot Gardiner 

2. Leeann Dempster 

[old caley girl]

42 minutes ago, Yngwie said:

Was just thinking, the players get all these awards, but how about one for club officials? Poll options would be:

1. Scot Gardiner 

2. Leeann Dempster 

Or none of above lol 

[Jaggernaut]

Whatever happened to the 'player of the year' awards, they used to be awarded on the pitch at the last home game of the season?

Having them at some other time, usually the first home game of the next season, has problems now, as most players move on and don't stay too long at our club, and any players who maybe won an award might now play for other clubs, and are not in attendance to accept their award and take the applause from the supporters.

I just think ICT are always missing a beat when it comes to things like this.

[+DoofersDad]

1 hour ago, Jaggernaut said:

Whatever happened to the 'player of the year' awards, they used to be awarded on the pitch at the last home game of the season?

Having them at some other time, usually the first home game of the next season, has problems now, as most players move on and don't stay too long at our club, and any players who maybe won an award might now play for other clubs, and are not in attendance to accept their award and take the applause from the supporters.

I just think ICT are always missing a beat when it comes to things like this.

Having the vote close a week after the last home game of the regular season is amateurish.  It's pretty contemptuous of the players and fans alike.  it's little things like this which maybe make players decide not to sign a new contract here.

[+Robert]

I agree. It would have been nice if the presentations had taken place after the Ayr game, despite the outcome, allowing the full squad to get the appreciation of fans. That’s what’s happened in previous seasons when the awards have been at the last home league game. 

[Duke of Inverness]

6 hours ago, DoofersDad said:

Having the vote close a week after the last home game of the regular season is amateurish.  It's pretty contemptuous of the players and fans alike.  it's little things like this which maybe make players decide not to sign a new contract here.

Yes. ICTFC again ticking a box, but not valuing individuals as people. Happens time and again. One of my reasons for being disillusioned and contemplating whether or not I will renew my season ticket. Sad indeed. 

[bdu98196]

On 5/11/2023 at 10:05 AM, Jaggernaut said:

Whatever happened to the 'player of the year' awards, they used to be awarded on the pitch at the last home game of the season?

Clearly awaiting to do this back at the stadium after the cup parade through town....................(if they can find a bus)