SFWA Manager of the Year award: Jens Berthel Askou, John McGlynn, Derek McInnes, Martin O'Neill shortlisted

Jens Berthel Askou and Martin O’Neill have been nominated for the Scottish Football Writers Association Manager of the Year award after missing out on the PFA Scotland shortlist.

Motherwell and Celtic managers are up against Falkirk’s John McGlynn and Hearts boss Derek McInnes over the end of the season.

In his first season in Scottish football, Askou has guided the Fir Park side to fourth place in the Scottish Premier League and they were briefly considered possible title contenders as they entertained with their expansive and efficient football.

O’Neill is also in contention after returning to the Hoops twice this season following the departures of Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy.

The 74-year-old has guided the Hoops to second place in the top flight, in contention for their 15th title in the last 16 seasons, and into the final of the Scottish Cup.

McGlynn is nominated after continuing to take Falkirk to new levels, guiding the Bairns to a top-six Premier League finish after back-to-back promotions.

It could be a double for McInnes as Hearts move closer to a historic league title with just two games left to play.

The 54-year-old, who won manager of the year at the PFA Scotland Awards, could lead the Jambos to their first top-flight title since 1960.

Another award for Braga?

Hearts striker Claudio Braga could add to his PFA Scotland Player of the Year award after continuing to impress in his first season in Scottish football.

The 26-year-old, who has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season, is once again up against his team-mate Lawrence Shankland for the price.

He has scored 19 times since signing a new deal at Tynecastle Park last summer.

Motherwell duo Elias Just and Tawanda Maswanhise makes the shortlist after an impressive season for the Fir Park side.

New Zealand winger Just has been a revelation since joining Motherwell, registering seven goals and eight assists in his 41 appearances for the Steelmen.

Striker Maswanhise, who joined the Fir Park club in 2024, has 22 goals so far as he continues to thrive under new Well manager Jens Berthel Askou after scoring just six times last season.

Who could win the young player of the year award?

The SFWA Young Player Award recognizes the top performer across the SPFL who qualifies for the Scotland U21 national team.

Findlay Curtis is on the shortlist after impressing at Rangers, then on loan at Kilmarnock.

The 19-year-old scored twice against St Mirren on Saturday as he helped boost the club’s survival hopes.

Defender Luke Graham has had an excellent season with Dundee, consistently providing a strong presence at the back, starting 35 of their 36 top-flight games.

Barney Stewart made his breakthrough at Falkirk after spending the first five months of the season on loan at Dunfermline.

The 22-year-old, who played college football just two years ago, has scored 18 goals so far this season.

Striker Andrew Todd has impressed for Dunfermline as they secured a place in the Premiership play-offs and a Scottish Cup clash with Celtic on May 23.

The 20-year-old has made 16 appearances in 40 appearances for the Pars this season.

SWPL players recognized for the first time

There are two Scottish Women’s Premier League awards included this season, adding to the International Women’s Award already presented.

Glasgow City Lee Gibson, Maria McAneny of Celtic, Georgia Timms by Hearts and Rangers’ Katie Wilkinson is up for the SWPL player of the year award.

The city duo Laura Berry and Lisa Forrest is nominated with Mia McAulay and Jodi McLeary of Rangers for young player.

Hearts are four points ahead of Rangers at the top of the table with two games remaining as they close in on winning the title for the first time.