In fairness all his competition are out on-loan. Would have been awks to give it to one of them due to JJ being under-whelming.
Is 23 still young enough to be in contention for YPotY?
I always thought 23 was the cut-off. After that you're mid-twenties which is not young by professional football standards.
Quote from: eamonn on May 24, 2023, 12:16:22 PMI always thought 23 was the cut-off. After that you're mid-twenties which is not young by professional football standards. It is, but from the start of the season. It's the same with the u21 tournaments, it's what age you are when the qualifying starts, so by the time the tournament comes around you've got 23 year olds playing.
It does mate, but the award is an absolute joke, it should be for emerging players not bloody seasoned players with 49 caps.
He deserves the Young Player Of The Year award he's been brilliant this season.
With the U21's league, you used to still be able to play over-aged players. I don't think that's changed.
Quote from: LeeB on May 24, 2023, 12:22:08 PMIt does mate, but the award is an absolute joke, it should be for emerging players not bloody seasoned players with 49 caps.I agree, I'd say the rules should be something like:Under 23.Less than 10 Premier League appearances per season previouslyOver 20 appearances in the current season.