Serious debating question, why is that the Man Of Steel invariably comes from a side in the top 3, there are players who've played really well all season in other teams eg Scott Dureau and if influence is the mark of the winner then he's got to be right up there- all the names mentioned above have been right up there in terms of great form but it shouldnt be a closed shop

and if the premier league can pick a player of the year from a side who finished in bottom place in the table then we should be following their example ( cant believe im saying that) and picking the best player regardless of who they play for

Adrian Vowles won it about 10 years ago, the exception that proves the rule (unless Cas finished in the top 3?!)

Adrian Vowles did win it -in 1999, Cas came 5th that season, i think the lowest since then was Brett Hodgson from 3rd placed Hudds in 2009, i forgot to mention Rangi Chase before , been really good all season , and a very worthy candidate

Scott Dureau (sp) would also be in with a shout especially if Le Cats kick on. He is the best opposition player that I have seen at Wigan this season.

Scott Parker didn't win the equivalent of the Man of Steel (chosen by the players), Gareth Bale did. Parker won the football writers and there's no way on earth had he played for Wigan or Stoke he would have been voted for the London centric football journos.

it cant be ne other that lockers of sam for this surely,

If Roby wins it nobody can argue really. Maybe he will give to Trent Barratt to replace the one he stole from him a few years ago! That was a joke!!
Sam has been fantastic as has lockers.
I'd like to see Lockers win it.
I don't think Sam is popular amongst opposition players to get their votes which is unfair but thats the way it is.

Who do you reckon for rookie of the year. I have a financial interest in Charnley, who must be in the running. Lomax also springs to mind.

rookie u have to be looking at mossop of charnley, surely,

Lord Mossop of Charnley. He sounds posh.

Lomax will win the Rookie award anyway. He's had a great season.

I beginning to see a trend. They don't have to be Wigan players you know.

Foster would get it ahead of Charnley anyway, like it or not.

And how old is Mossop? He'd certainly be in with a shout if he's young enough.