GLENN WHELAN, DAVID MGOLDRICK and Enda Stevens are the three names in contention for Senior Men’s International Player of the Year after the FAI unveiled its list of nominees for the Three FAI International Awards on Wednesday.
In the female-equivalent category, Katie McCabe, Denise O’Sullivan and Louise Quinn are shortlisted for best player, while one of Alan Browne, Callum Robinson and Josh Cullen will be crowned Ireland’s best young player for the 2019 calendar year.
The ‘best goal’ award will go to either Conor Hourihane’s free-kick in the men’s senior team’s 1-0 European qualifier victory over Georgia or one of two U21 candidates: Lee O’Connor’s sweeping finish to equalise in the 21s’ 4-1 home victory over Sweden during their own European qualification campaign, or Troy Parrott’s dribble and deftly dinked finish — Ireland’s third goal in the corresponding away fixture which Stephen Kenny’s men won 3-1.
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Denise O'Sullivan (L) and Louise Quinn (R) are nominated for best women's international along with skipper Katie McCabe. Ryan Byrne / INPHO
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O’Connor is one of three nominees for U21 player of the year along with Aaron Connolly and Dara O’Shea, and the Celtic man is also nominated for the equivalent U19 award along with Celtic colleague Jonathon Afolabi and Southampton’s Will Ferry.
The women’s U19s player of the year nominees are Sadhbh Doyle, Megan Mackey and Roisin McGovern.
Dundalk duo Sean Gannon and Chris Shields will contest with Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne for the mantle of SSE Airtricity League Player of the Year for 2019.
Longtime Dundalk team-mates Sean Gannon (L) and Chris Shields (R), pictured here celebrating in 2014, are nominated for the top LOI gong along with Shamrock Rovers' Ireland international Jack Byrne. Morgan Treacy / INPHO
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Due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the awards ceremony was originally postponed earlier this year and will now not take place due to social distancing protocols remaining in place.
The ‘Hall of Fame’ and ‘Special Merit’ recipients for what will be the 30th edition of the FAI’s awards will be announced next week along with the winners of each category.
Here are the nominees in full:
Senior Men’s International Player of the Year
David McGoldrick
Enda Stevens
Glenn Whelan
Senior Women’s International Player of the Year
Katie McCabe
Denise O’Sullivan
Louise Quinn
Young International Player of the Year
Alan Browne
Josh Cullen
Callum Robinson
‘Three’ International Goal of the Year
Conor Hourihane v Georgia
Lee O’Connor v Sweden
Troy Parrott v Sweden
Just about caught a replay of Troy Parrott’s second goal, the cherry on top for Ireland U21s against Sweden. No sound for some reason, but sure you can make your own. pic.twitter.com/oQqyexKeXx
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Whelan in the mix and two U21 nominees for 'best goal': FAI unveil International Awards shortlist
GLENN WHELAN, DAVID MGOLDRICK and Enda Stevens are the three names in contention for Senior Men’s International Player of the Year after the FAI unveiled its list of nominees for the Three FAI International Awards on Wednesday.
In the female-equivalent category, Katie McCabe, Denise O’Sullivan and Louise Quinn are shortlisted for best player, while one of Alan Browne, Callum Robinson and Josh Cullen will be crowned Ireland’s best young player for the 2019 calendar year.
The ‘best goal’ award will go to either Conor Hourihane’s free-kick in the men’s senior team’s 1-0 European qualifier victory over Georgia or one of two U21 candidates: Lee O’Connor’s sweeping finish to equalise in the 21s’ 4-1 home victory over Sweden during their own European qualification campaign, or Troy Parrott’s dribble and deftly dinked finish — Ireland’s third goal in the corresponding away fixture which Stephen Kenny’s men won 3-1.
O’Connor is one of three nominees for U21 player of the year along with Aaron Connolly and Dara O’Shea, and the Celtic man is also nominated for the equivalent U19 award along with Celtic colleague Jonathon Afolabi and Southampton’s Will Ferry.
The women’s U19s player of the year nominees are Sadhbh Doyle, Megan Mackey and Roisin McGovern.
Dundalk duo Sean Gannon and Chris Shields will contest with Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne for the mantle of SSE Airtricity League Player of the Year for 2019.
Due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the awards ceremony was originally postponed earlier this year and will now not take place due to social distancing protocols remaining in place.
The ‘Hall of Fame’ and ‘Special Merit’ recipients for what will be the 30th edition of the FAI’s awards will be announced next week along with the winners of each category.
Here are the nominees in full:
Senior Men’s International Player of the Year
Senior Women’s International Player of the Year
Young International Player of the Year
‘Three’ International Goal of the Year
Under-21 International Player of the Year
Under-19 Men’s International Player of the Year
Under-19 Women’s International Player of the Year
Under-18 Men’s International Player of the Year
Under-17 Men’s International Player of the Year
Under-17 Women’s International Player of the Year
Under-16 Men’s International Player of the Year
Under-16 Women’s International Player of the Year
Under-15 Men’s International Player of the Year
Under-15 Women’s International Player of the Year
SSE Airtricity League Player of the Year
Intermediate Player of the Year
Junior International Player of the Year
Colleges & Universities International Player of the Year
Schools International Player of the Year
Football For All International Player of the Year
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