Any predictions who will win it this year? Presume Jack McCaffrey or young Costello should be favourites should the Dubs win it out. Ryan McHugh and MacNiollas have also impressed for Donegal though. Don's see many other contenders at this stage

westcavankid (Cavan) - Posts: 83 - 08/08/2014 16:20:46    1633524

Should Donegal get there, Patrick McBrearty & Darragh O'Connor will make an impression.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5030 - 08/08/2014 16:54:33    1633547

Young McHugh is a good shout if he continues his good form in Croke Park for hopefully another 3 games!!

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9997 - 08/08/2014 16:56:06    1633548

Paul Murphy for Kerry would be up there I'd say, young mchugh from Donegal Shane Walsh from Galway Costello from Dublin.

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 08/08/2014 18:28:13    1633577

He won't win it but Aaron Findon Armagh midfielder is worth a mention. He stood out as minor against us three years ago i'm not surprised he has stepped up to senior level.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4146 - 08/08/2014 18:35:48    1633582

Agree with K'boy1 Paul Murphy been so impressive this year

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 08/08/2014 18:50:51    1633590

Agree with K'boy1 Paul Murphy been so impressive this year

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 08/08/2014 18:50:59    1633591

Horsebox
He has really stood out for us all year hasn't he? He's a sticky little fecker.

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 08/08/2014 19:52:23    1633613

I think the outstanding young footballer has been Colin O'Riordan of Tipp. Playing football of the highest quality and putting up great scoring tallies aswell from wing back. He won't come within a sniff of it though unfortunately. 33/1 with PP...:(

bob_dolphin (Limerick) - Posts: 694 - 09/08/2014 15:01:42    1633806

You have all seem to forget about the majestic James O'donoghoe

Barden11 (Longford) - Posts: 9 - 11/08/2014 13:33:32    1634933

You have all seem to forget about the majestic James O'donoghoe

Barden11 (Longford) - Posts: 9 - 11/08/2014 13:33:59    1634934

Barden
James is 24 now so he'l be gunning for the big one , senior player of the year maybe and bob your right Colin o'riordan is player for sure.

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 11/08/2014 14:11:02    1634974

Barden
James is 24 now so he'l be gunning for the big one , senior player of the year maybe and bob your right Colin o'riordan is great young player for sure.

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 11/08/2014 14:12:22    1634976

Cillian O Connor

222 (UK) - Posts: 876 - 11/08/2014 14:14:23    1634978

Im gonna say Odhran MacNaillis!! quality young player and to be a intercounty midfielder at 20 takes alot of doing!!! especially in Donegal the way they play....

Id say its a straight duel between Odhan and young Costello

beidhmeanseo (Donegal) - Posts: 144 - 11/08/2014 14:15:51    1634979

Im gonna say Odhran MacNaillis!! quality young player and to be a intercounty midfielder at 20 takes alot of doing!!! especially in Donegal the way they play....

Can't believe he is only 20. Has a big future ahead of him.

JP91 (Armagh) - Posts: 316 - 11/08/2014 14:24:38    1634991

If Odhran McNiallis plays well in the semi final he will get the award.

Shane Walsh has a chance as well.

You can't give it to any of Dublins players as McCaffrey hasn't started a lot of their games and neither has Costello so unless they start and play well in the rest of their championship matches they shouldn't win the award.

uibhfhaili1986 (Offaly) - Posts: 1296 - 11/08/2014 14:32:23    1634998

Surely Jack McCaffrey hasn't played enough this year to warrant a nomination for young player of the year. Twenty minutes off the bench here and there in the championship won't win him that award.

dub95 (Dublin) - Posts: 17 - 11/08/2014 14:38:12    1635000

beidhmeanseo
County: Donegal
Posts: 3
Im gonna say Odhran MacNaillis!! quality young player and to be a intercounty midfielder at 20 takes alot of doing!!! especially in Donegal the way they play....

Id say its a straight duel between Odhan and young Costello

I think MacNaillis will get it.
For a 20yr to play as he has done this year in the very tough midfield position is very commendable...
Some prospect.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4635 - 11/08/2014 15:01:33    1635021

I've been really impressed with Odhrán Mac Niallas.

Looks like he has the makings of a superstar.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13839 - 11/08/2014 15:22:05    1635042