Kenny Dalglish reckons James Tavernier deserves the Player of the Year award after narrowing it down to a shoot-out between the Rangers captain and Steven Davis.
The Light Blues duo were named alongside Ibrox team-mates Connor Goldson and Allan McGregor in the Scottish Football Writers’ four-man shortlist for the gong.
Dalglish believes Ryan Kent was also worthy of a mention with the recipient set to come from Rangers for the first time since David Weir in 2010 after a clean sweep in the nominations.
That comes after Steven Gerrard led the club to their first title in a decade after romping the league as they currently sit 23 points ahead of rivals Celtic.
Liverpool and Scotland legend Dalglish, speaking to the Sunday Post, said: “It’s hard to single one out because they are all worthy of being on the list but, personally, I would narrow it down to Tavernier and Davis.
“But I’m going to give my vote to Tavernier. I very rarely get any predictions right, so I don’t suppose the captain will be too pleased with me for tipping him!
“The captain has scored 18 goals this season, and had countless assists. His campaign really has been quite incredible.
“Yes, many have been penalties, but he also popped up with some beauties, including that sensational free-kick against Dundee United at Tannadice back in December.
“Tavernier has led by example, and answered any critics he made have had last season who questioned his suitability to be the captain of the football club.
“Davis has also been exceptional. He is 36 but rarely misses a game. HIs energy levels are really impressive. He also appears to be low maintenance for manager, Steven Gerrard.
“Tavernier, Davis, McGregor and Goldson is an impressive list and only Ryan Kent might feel aggrieved at being omitted as he has been excellent for large chunks of the campaign but to have so many in the frame is exactly why the Light Blues have stormed to the Premiership title.”
