Scottish Professional Football League yearly awards explained

This article lists the winners of the yearly awards in the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL).

List of award winners

The awards have been handed out by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) since the 2015–16 season. The awards are voted for by members of the Scottish media, with a Manager and Player of the Year selected for each of the four divisions of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) at the end of every season.

Season[1] Premiership ManagerPremiership Player
WinnerClubWinnerClub
2015 - 16Tommy Wright[2] [3] St JohnstoneLeigh Griffiths[4] [5] Celtic
2016 - 17Brendan Rodgers[6] CelticScott Brown[7] Celtic
2017 - 18Brendan Rodgers[8] [9] CelticCeltic
2018 - 19Steve Clarke[10] [11] KilmarnockJames Forrest[12] [13] Celtic
2019 - 20Season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[14]
2020 - 21Steven Gerrard[15] [16] RangersAllan McGregor[17] [18] Rangers
2021 - 22Ange Postecoglou[19] CelticCraig Gordon[20] Heart of Midlothian
2022–23Ange Postecoglou[21] CelticKyogo Furuhashi[22] Celtic
SeasonChampionship ManagerChampionship Player
WinnerClubWinnerClub
2015 - 16Peter Houston[23] [24] FalkirkJohn McGinn[25] [26] Hibernian
2016 - 17Jim Duffy[27] [28] Greenock MortonJohn McGinn[29] [30] Hibernian
2017 - 18Jack Ross[31] St MirrenLewis Morgan[32] St Mirren
2018 - 19Steve Ferguson & Stuart Kettlewell[33] [34] Ross CountyStephen Dobbie[35] [36] Queen of the South
2019 - 20Season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 - 21James McPake[37] [38] DundeeCharlie Adam[39] [40] Dundee
2021 - 22Dick Campbell[41] ArbroathMichael McKenna[42] Arbroath
2022–23Gary Bowyer[43] DundeeDipo Akinyemi[44] Ayr United
SeasonLeague One ManagerLeague One Player
WinnerClubWinnerClub
2015 - 16Ian McCall[45] [46] Ayr Unitednot awarded
2016 - 17not awardednot awarded
2017 - 18Ian McCall[47] Ayr UnitedAyr United
2018 - 19Dick Campbell[48] [49] ArbroathBobby Linn[50] Arbroath
2019 - 20Season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 - 21Ian McCall[51] Partick ThistleMitch Megginson[52] Cove Rangers
2021 - 22Paul Hartley[53] Cove RangersMitch Megginson[54] Cove Rangers
2022–23James McPake[55] Dunfermline AthleticKyle Benedictus[56] Dunfermline Athletic
SeasonLeague Two ManagerLeague Two Player
WinnerClubWinnerClub
2015 - 16Gary Naysmith[57] [58] East Fifenot awarded
2016 - 17Dick Campbell[59] [60] ArbroathShane Sutherland[61] [62] Elgin City
2017 - 18Stewart Petrie[63] MontroseMontrose
2018 - 19Danny Lennon[64] [65] ClydeBlair Henderson[66] [67] Edinburgh City
2019 - 20Season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 - 21Ray McKinnon[68] Queen's ParkMichael Doyle[69] [70] Queen's Park
2021 - 22Kevin Thomson[71] Kelty HeartsJoe Cardle[72] Kelty Hearts
2022–23Darren Young[73] Stirling AlbionDale Carrick[74] Stirling Albion

Tartan Ball and Boot

The Tartan Ball and Boot awards were awarded in 2018–19 (the only season to date) by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) and are produced by the official SPFL matchday ball supplier, Mitre. The Tartan Ball is awarded to the highest goalscorer in each of the four SPFL divisions (Premiership, Championship, League One, and League Two). The Tartan Boot is awarded to the highest overall goalscorer of all four divisions.[75] [76] [77] [78] [79]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SPFL Awards . . 20 April 2017.
  2. Web site: Wright wins Premiership award . . 29 May 2016 . 25 April 2017.
  3. Web site: St Johnstone's Tommy Wright wins manager of the season award . BBC . BBC Sport . 29 May 2016 . 21 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Griffiths voted Player of the Season . . 1 June 2016 . 25 April 2017.
  5. Web site: Celtic's Leigh Griffiths crowned Ladbrokes Player of the Season . . 1 June 2016 . 21 April 2017.
  6. Web site: Rodgers voted Manager of the Year . SPFL . 19 May 2017 . 19 May 2017.
  7. Web site: Brown named Player of the Year . . 19 May 2017 . 19 May 2017.
  8. Web site: Ladbrokes awards double for Celtic . SPFL . 15 May 2018 . 15 May 2018.
  9. News: . Celtic's Scott Brown and Brendan Rodgers named player and manager of the year . 15 May 2018 . 9 May 2019.
  10. Web site: Clarke named Manager of Year . . 17 May 2019 . 18 May 2019.
  11. Web site: Kilmarnock boss Steve Clarke named Ladbrokes Premiership Manager of the Year . . 17 May 2019 . 18 May 2019.
  12. Web site: Forrest voted Player of the Year . . 23 May 2019 . 24 May 2019.
  13. Web site: Celtic winger James Forrest completes personal treble by winning Ladbrokes Premiership Player of the Year . . 23 May 2019 . 24 May 2019.
  14. Web site: 18 May 2020. LADBROKES PREMIERSHIP AND SPFL SEASON 2019/20 CURTAILED. 14 May 2021. SPFL. The Scottish Professional Football League.
  15. Web site: 14 May 2021. GERRARD VOTED MANAGER OF YEAR. 14 May 2021. SPFL. The Scottish Professional Football League.
  16. Web site: 14 May 2021. Steven Gerrard: Rangers boss named SPFL manager of the year. 14 May 2021. Sky Sports. Sky UK.
  17. Web site: 14 May 2021. MCGREGOR NAMED PLAYER OF YEAR. 14 May 2021. SPFL. The Scottish Professional Football League.
  18. Web site: 14 May 2021. Allan McGregor: Rangers goalkeeper named SPFL Premiership Player of the Year. 14 May 2021. Sky Sports. Sky UK.
  19. Web site: 17 May 2022. POSTECOGLOU VOTED MANAGER OF YEAR. 17 May 2022. SPFL. The Scottish Professional Football League.
  20. Web site: 17 May 2022. GORDON NAMED PLAYER OF YEAR. 17 May 2022. SPFL. The Scottish Professional Football League.
  21. Web site: Manager of the Season awards SPFL . 2023-08-05 . spfl.co.uk.
  22. Web site: Player of the Year awards SPFL . 2023-08-05 . spfl.co.uk.
  23. Web site: Houston lands Championship award . SPFL . 26 May 2016 . 25 April 2017.
  24. Web site: Falkirk boss Peter Houston named Ladbrokes Championship manager of the season . Sky Sports . 26 May 2016 . 21 April 2017.
  25. Web site: Championship award for McGinn . SPFL . 5 June 2016 . 25 April 2017.
  26. Web site: John McGinn named Ladbrokes Championship Player of the Year . . 5 June 2016 . 21 April 2017.
  27. Web site: 2016/17 award for Morton manager . . 25 May 2017 . 25 May 2017.
  28. Web site: Morton boss Jim Duffy wins Championship manager of the season . . 25 May 2017 . 25 May 2017.
  29. Web site: McGinn claims Championship award . . 24 May 2017 . 25 May 2017.
  30. Web site: Hibs can finish best of the rest on Premership return, says John McGinn . . 25 May 2017 . 25 May 2017.
  31. Web site: Buddievision: Jack Ross wins Championship Manager of the Season . . 14 May 2018 . 9 May 2019.
  32. Web site: MORGAN NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR . . 22 May 2018 . 8 May 2019.
  33. Web site: COUNTY LAND CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS . . 8 May 2019 . 9 May 2019.
  34. News: Awards double for Ross County managers Steven Ferguson and Stuart Kettlewell . . 8 May 2019 . 9 May 2019.
  35. Web site: DOBBIE NAMED PLAYER OF YEAR . . 11 May 2019 . 12 May 2019.
  36. Web site: Another Award For Stephen . QOSFC . 11 May 2019 . 12 May 2019.
  37. Web site: 1 June 2021. McPake voted Manager of Year. 1 June 2021. SPFL.co.uk.
  38. Web site: 1 June 2021. James wins Scottish Championship Glen's Manager of the Season. 1 June 2021. dundeefc.co.uk.
  39. Web site: 21 June 2021. Adam voted Player of Year. 21 June 2021. SPFL.co.uk.
  40. Web site: 21 June 2021. Charlie wins Scottish Championship Player of the Season. 21 June 2021. dundeefc.co.uk.
  41. Web site: 20 May 2022. CAMPBELL NAMED MANAGER OF THE YEAR. 20 May 2022. SPFL. The Scottish Professional Football League.
  42. Web site: 12 May 2022. MCKENNA NAMED PLAYER OF YEAR . 12 May 2022. SPFL. The Scottish Professional Football League.
  43. Web site: Cran . George . Dundee boss Gary Bowyer wins Championship Manager of the Season as doubts persist over his future at Dens Park . 2023-05-12 . The Courier . 10 May 2023 . en-GB.
  44. Web site: Wilson . Stuart . 2023-05-11 . Dipo: Season of my career is all down to hard work . 2023-05-12 . Daily Record . en.
  45. Web site: McCall lands League 1 award . SPFL . 2 June 2016 . 25 April 2017.
  46. Web site: Ayr United boss Ian McCall is named SPFL Ladbrokes League One manager of the season . . 2 June 2016 . 21 April 2017.
  47. Web site: LEAGUE 1 AWARDS DOUBLE FOR AYR UNITED . . 9 May 2018 . 9 May 2019.
  48. Web site: CAMPBELL IS LEAGUE 1 MANAGER OF YEAR . . 17 May 2019 . 18 May 2019.
  49. Web site: Arbroath striker and gaffer win Ladbrokes player and manager of the year awards . . 17 May 2019 . 18 May 2019.
  50. Web site: LINN CLAIMS LEAGUE 1 AWARD . . 17 May 2019 . 18 May 2019.
  51. Web site: MCCALL NAMED LEAGUE 1 MANAGER OF YEAR . . 21 May 2021 . 21 May 2021.
  52. Web site: Megginson voted Player of Year SPFL . 2023-08-08 . spfl.co.uk.
  53. Web site: HARTLEY NAMED MANAGER OF YEAR. SPFL. 16 May 2022. 16 May 2022.
  54. Web site: MEGGINSON NAMED PLAYER OF YEAR. SPFL. 13 May 2022. 12 May 2022.
  55. Web site: Pars boss scoops manager of the year prize . 2023-05-12 . Dunfermline Press . 11 May 2023 . en.
  56. Web site: Pars skipper picks up season accolade . 2023-05-12 . Dunfermline Press . 10 May 2023 . en.
  57. Web site: Naysmith lands League 2 award . SPFL . 23 June 2016 . 21 April 2017.
  58. Web site: 2016 CLIENT REVIEW: GARY NAYSMITH . Sport Careers . 28 December 2016 . 25 April 2017.
  59. Web site: Campbell lands League 2 award. SPFL . 24 May 2017 . 24 May 2017.
  60. Web site: Dick Campbell – Ladbrokes League 2 Manager of the Season . . 24 May 2017 . 25 May 2017.
  61. Web site: Sutherland is League 2 Player of Year . . 26 May 2017 . 3 June 2017.
  62. Web site: Shane Sutherland ruptured cruciate but still claimed League Two Player of Year award . . 9 May 2017 . 3 June 2017.
  63. Web site: LEAGUE 2 AWARDS DOUBLE FOR MONTROSE . . 3 May 2018 . 9 May 2019.
  64. Web site: LENNON LANDS LEAGUE 2 AWARD . . 11 May 2019 . 12 May 2019.
  65. Web site: Danny Named Manager of the Season . Clyde FC . 11 May 2019 . 12 May 2019.
  66. Web site: HENDERSON VOTED TOP LEAGUE 2 PLAYER . . 11 May 2019 . 12 May 2019.
  67. News: Edinburgh City's Blair Henderson named Ladbrokes League Two player of the year – but striker still sidelined . . 10 May 2019 . 12 May 2019.
  68. Web site: McKinnon earns League 2 award SPFL. 2022-01-01. spfl.co.uk.
  69. Web site: 2021-06-07. Michael Doyle Wins League 2 Player of the Year. 2022-01-01. Queen's Park Football Club. en-US.
  70. Web site: League 2 Team of the Season 2020/21 SPFL. 2022-01-01. spfl.co.uk.
  71. Web site: THOMSON NAMED MANAGER OF YEAR. SPFL. 19 May 2022. 19 May 2022.
  72. Web site: Cardle voted Player of Year SPFL . 2023-08-08 . spfl.co.uk.
  73. Web site: Manager of the Season awards SPFL . 2023-08-05 . spfl.co.uk.
  74. Web site: 10 May 2023 . @SPFL on Twitter . 2023-05-12 . Twitter . en.
  75. Web site: Tartan Ball & Boot Awards launched . . 22 January 2019 . 8 May 2019.
  76. News: SPFL announces new 'tartan boot' award for Scotland's top scorer . . 22 January 2019 . 8 May 2019.
  77. News: SPFL announces new 'tartan boot' award for Scotland's top scorer . . 22 January 2019 . 8 May 2019.
  78. Web site: SPFL ANNOUNCE NEW AWARDS . DAFC.net . 22 January 2019 . 8 May 2019.
  79. Web site: SPFL ANNOUNCES TARTAN BALL AND BOOT AWARDS . AFC . 22 January 2019 . 8 May 2019.
  80. Web site: SHANKLAND, NISBET AND HENDERSON WIN FIRST SPFL TARTAN BALLS . . 7 May 2019 . 8 May 2019.
  81. Web site: SPFL Tartan Ball Winner – Kevin Nisbet . RRFC . 8 May 2019 . 8 May 2019.
  82. Web site: NISBET AND HENDERSON WIN TARTAN BOOTS . . 20 May 2019 . 19 May 2019.

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