Manchester City players dominate shortlists for PFA Women's awards
Thursday 13 April 2017 09:16, UK
Manchester City Women’s trio Lucy Bronze, Jill Scott and Jane Ross head the nominees for this season’s Women’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year award.
Chelsea Ladies forward Karen Carney, Birmingham City Ladies striker Ellen White and Liverpool Ladies midfielder Caroline Weir complete the six-strong shortlist for the main award.
Three Manchester City players - Nikita Parris, Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh - are also in contention for the Women's PFA Young Player of the Year prize.
Scotland international midfielder Weir has also been nominated for the young player accolade, with Birmingham City's Jess Carter and Chelsea Ladies midfielder Millie Bright completing the shortlist.
The PFA Awards is a celebration of the achievement of all PFA members from the last 12 months. This year's ceremony takes place in central London on Sunday April 23.
PFA chief executive, Gordon Taylor, said: "The PFA Awards is always a special occasion and one of the biggest nights in football's social calendar.
"For the winners who are honoured at the awards, there can be no greater personal accolade than that of being recognised by your peers; an honour to be cherished."
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