The Alternative Premier League Awards

Mo Salah has rightly taken all the plaudits this season after winning the PFA Player of the Year and the Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year awards, but as the campaign comes to a close he is not the only one enjoying a lap of honour and the adulation of his fans.

When it comes to football, love is very much in the eye of the beholder and there are plenty of players who didn’t get near the PFA 11 who are nevertheless worshiped by Premier League supporters – who are often left fuming at big-club bias when their heroes are overlooked in awards season.

Chris Hatherall  has channelled his inner football geek, and studied the Premier League’s official stats, to produce an alternative ‘best 11’ from players who were ignored by the PFA; and we’ve also suggested one or two extra awards which really ought to be introduced...