[Football] Football Writers' Association Football of the Year: Ruben Dias

[Bozza]

Didn't think he was that to be honest.

 

[Swansman]

Bit random

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Didn't think he was that to be honest.

the same Dias that Leandro Trossard put on his backside twice in the same attack?

 

[Butch Willykins]

How underwhelming.

 

[Bozza]

Did you vote [MENTION=10202]Not Andy Naylor[/MENTION]?

 

[Perry's Tracksuit Bottoms]

He has also won the "Perry's Tracksuit Bottoms' most anonymous player in the most recent Brighton victory" award. I'm sure you'll all join me in congratulating Ruben on this achievement.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Did you vote [MENTION=10202]Not Andy Naylor[/MENTION]?

Yes. I've voted for the winner most years because there has been one obvious candidate (and I thought Henderson was that last season, whatever anyone else says), but there didn't seem to be an outstanding performer this season.

Although there isn't a shortlist, I detected a groundswell in favour of Dias from talking to other writers, but I voted for Marcus Rashford, admittedly for non-football reasons. I had to grit my teeth to write the name of a Manchester United player, but what he has done to show what footballers are capable of transcends my dislike of his club.

 

[Barham's tash]

His number one skill appears to be reffing the game so not sure under what premise most of the votes have been cast…

 

[Bakero]

Dias shored up City's defence, improving those around him (John Stones, for example), which led to City cruising to the title. They're also favourites for the Champions League. I think he's a worthy winner.

 

[WhingForPresident]

It's very odd how overhyped he is.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

To be fair, he's had a great season. Wasn't anywhere near their worst player the other night.

Take a bow, Bernardo Silva.

 

[B-right-on]

I haven't watched a lot of Citeh games but also didn't think he was all that.

Who else could win it? I can't think of one 'outstanding' player.

As long as it wasn't Grealish I don't care.

 

[Swansman]

Its a great player but still a surprising choice.

In the past there's been some winners who didnt even kick a ball, you'd imagine that in the vacuum of a true great on the pitch this season, it would go to someone doing spectacular stuff off it.. like Rashford.

 

[Hotchilidog]

In fairness to Dias he has sorted out City's defence which has always been their weakness, a succession of utterly shocking centre backs. Given that he has helped Stones become a decent player at last his achievements are worthy of recognition. Not sure City win the title without him.

Also refreshing to see a player not in one of the 'glamour positions' get the award too.

That said seeing Trossard put him flat on his arse was simply a delight.

 

[Bakero]

Good on the ball, great awareness, strong, great mentality, and seems to be a leader. What more do you want in a centre half? It's about time a defender won it too.

 

[blue-shifted]

Well City have been the best team, by a mile. The POTS was bound to come from them. There have been no players from other teams who have scored an abnormally high number of goals or done anything especially notable.

City have won the title on the back of their defence.

They used to concede lots of goals, but since Dias came in they haven't

City's attacking players have been rotated a lot and all have been good, but none exceptional. The think the only other viable candidate was Gundogan. Foden at a stretch. He'll be the young player.

The award clearly isn't given out for acts of political activism.

The players of the season must be Ruben Dias

 

[PTC Gull]

As the" Football" of the year I am surprised he won it. I would have thought others like Adidas and Wilson would have won. I'll get my coat........

 

[um bongo molongo]

Strong argument for Ederson imho. But a City defender makes sense- that’s why they’re champions.

 

[maresfield seagull]

Well City have been the best team, by a mile. The POTS was bound to come from them. There have been no players from other teams who have scored an abnormally high number of goals or done anything especially notable.

City have won the title on the back of their defence.

They used to concede lots of goals, but since Dias came in they haven't

City's attacking players have been rotated a lot and all have been good, but none exceptional. The think the only other viable candidate was Gundogan. Foden at a stretch. He'll be the young

The award clearly isn't given out for acts of political activism.

The players of the season must be Ruben Dias

Cancelo (sp) possibly the other vital cog for Citeh this year
Look what happened when he was sent off
Even # teams like Brighton can sneak a win

 

[AmexRuislip]

Didn't think he was that to be honest.

Should've used his full name: Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias, then I would have taken you more seriously