2020 awards shortlists revealed

THE shortlists for the Scottish Football Writers' Association annual awards have been announced.

Dundee United forward Lawrence Shankland joins Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos and Celtic pair Odsonne Edouard and Callum McGregor on the four-man list for the Player of the Year prize.

Shankland scored 29 goals last season, including one for Scotland, while Morelos netted the same amount for Rangers. Edouard struck 28 times for Celtic while McGregor started all 30 of Celtic's league games and netted 13 goals in all competitions for the champions.

Stephen Robinson and Gary Holt are included in the William Hill Manager of the Year contenders after leading their teams to top-six finishes in the Scottish Premiership. Neil Lennon is also on the shortlist after securing the Betfred Cup and Celtic's ninth consecutive title, while Arbroath's Dick Campbell is nominated after challenging for a play-off spot in the Championship.

Robinson guided Motherwell to third spot and a Europa League place while Holt's Livingston secured fifth place in their second season back in the top flight.

Ali McCann is on the shortlist for the DoubleTree by Hilton Young Player of the Year award following his breakthrough season in the St Johnstone midfield. Motherwell's Allan Campbell and Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson are also on the four-person list for the best young Scottish talent in the country along with Hearts full-back Aaron Hickey.

The nominees for the International Player of the Year award, sponsored by William Hill, were announced last month. They are Ryan Christie, John McGinn, Steven Naismith and Callum McGregor.

It is hoped the winners of the awards will be announced in the written media over the next two weeks.