THE Celtic Player of the Year Award, sponsored by Dafabet, is always a keenly-contested one and a coveted one too, with the Celtic supporters voting for their favourite of the season.

And in what has been a very impressive and dominant campaign for Neil Lennon’s side, it’s going to be tough to pick a winner this year.

Last year it was Callum McGregor who picked up the award, and the midfielder is in the running again this time around. But he faces tough competition from his team-mates, many of whom have also been outstanding throughout the season

Here are the 10 nominees for Player of the Year Award, sponsored by Dafabet.

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FRASER FORSTER
On his League Cup Final heroics
‘I didn’t have too much time to think about any of my saves, they all happened so quickly in the moment. Luckily, I was able to get to each one, and it’s always nice to contribute and do my bit for the team. The lads in front of me were fantastic, and we got one chance and put it away.’
Appearances: 39
Clean sheets: 17
Goals conceded: 28

CHRISTOPHER JULLIEN
On his league Cup-winning goal
‘This goal is the one that means the most to me. The one against Lazio was huge in my career but this one is the best because it gave me my trophy. It’s for sure the best day of my life in terms of what I’ve achieved in football.’
Appearances: 45
Substitute: 1
Goals: 7

SCOTT BROWN
On what drives the Celtic players
‘This group of lads want to win and they know how to win consistently. They’re great. The gaffer is a born winner as well. So are John and Damien and everyone behind the scenes here. And we adore the fans.’
Appearances: 49
Substitute: 1
Goals: 5

RYAN CHRISTIE
On scoring against Lazio at Paradise
‘I felt great getting the equaliser, because I was frustrated with a couple of my earlier efforts. It was great play by Odsonne, I love playing off him and we create chances for each other, so I was happy to get back on the scoresheet.”
Appearances: 34
Substitute: 9
Goals: 19

ODSONNE EDOUARD
On Celtic’s unbeaten 2020 run
‘We’re currently on the best form of the season. We’ve won every game since the new year and we need to keep this mentality going. We think about defending our title in every game and we play for that.’
Appearances: 42
Substitute: 3
Goals: 28

KRISTOFFER AJER
On competition for places in the Celtic squad
‘If you’re not playing at the top of your game, someone else will come in and take your place. To have that every single week, knowing that you go into every single game knowing that you have to perform is something that really pushes you as a player.’
Appearances: 48
Substitute: 1
Goals: 4

CALLUM McGREGOR
On regularly getting on the scoresheet
‘In terms of goals, I was really enjoying that spell after Christmas where we’d changed the system. I was getting into goalscoring positions and hit a nice wee purple patch in terms of getting goals. I was feeling good, feeling fit and influencing games, which is what I want to do.’
Appearances: 50
Substitute: 0
Goals: 13

JAMES FORREST
On a blistering performance in Perth (January 2020)
‘It was one of the best 45 minutes we’ve started with this season. We’ve got a lot of good players, and over the last few games, the manager has changed the formation which has kept us all on our toes. It’s good to play in different positions, and if you’re helping the team out then I don’t mind playing anywhere.’
Appearances: 46
Substitute: 1
Goals: 16

OLIVIER NTCHAM
On that magical moment in Rome
‘It was a great feeling to be involved and I was happy to be on the pitch at that moment. I was happy to be the man to score the goal for Celtic and for the fans.’
Appearances: 25
Substitute: 13
Goals: 8

JEREMIE FRIMPONG
On scoring his first goal at Paradise
‘I’m delighted to score my first home goal. Playing further up is new to me but the manager told me to go and do that job and I did. The fans are amazing and to score in front of them is the best feeling.”
Appearances: 17
Substitute: 2
Goals: 2

And we’ll be profiling each of the 10 Player of the Year nominees on the official Celtic website in greater detail, starting next week…

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