Newcastle fans have been discussing their end of season awards, and it looks like a two-horse race for player of the year.
It’s been an odd season for Newcastle. Up until February the club looked doomed, both on the pitch and off it.
Since the monumental win over Manchester United though, Benitez’s Magpies have gone from strength to strength, and there is now an overwhelming sense of optimism around the club.
Fans are of course still awaiting news on a potential takeover from the infamous Mike Ashley, but nonetheless performances on the pitch have certainly distracted from the nonsense off it.
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With the club’s annual awards ceremony coming up, fans have been discussing who should be the player of the year, and the overwhelming favourite is captain Jamaal Lascelles.
The young centre-back has been a phenomenal leader for the Magpies and enjoyed the best form of his career this season.
Mo Diame is the other name being thrown in the mix, as the 30 year-old has gone from outcast to outstanding, dominating the midfield alongside Jonjo Shelvey in the second half of the season.
There are a few other names in the mix as well, but the smart money is certainly on Lascelles.
Some of the best Twitter reactions can be found below…
