Ferguson up for award

Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson has been shortlisted for the Scottish Football Writers’ Association young player of the year award, while former Dons forward Lawrence Shankland is shortlisted for the main award.

Ferguson, who scored three goals in 38 games for the Dons during the campaign, is joined on the shortlist by St Johnstone midfielder Ali McCann, Motherwell’s Allan Campbell and Hearts full-back Aaron Hickey.

Dundee United forward Shankland has been named on the shortlist for the player of the year award along with Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos and Celtic pair Odsonne Edouard and Callum McGregor.

Shankland scored 29 goals last season, including one for Scotland, as he helped United secure promotion to the top flight following his move from Ayr.

Morelos netted the same amount for Rangers, while Edouard struck 28 times for Celtic.

Midfielder 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 among the 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. The nominees for the Scotland player of the year – Ryan Christie, John McGinn, Steven Naismith and McGregor – were previously announced.

The results are expected over the next two weeks.

CONTENDER: Dons midfielder Lewis Ferguson could be in for a win