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Obviously there's a lack of viable alternative recipients, but I'm actually disappointed that Shinnie has picked up an award of such prestige.
He's neither a sound defensive screen, creative outlet or attacking threat. He is part of a midfield that is regularly overrun, he lacks bite in the tackle, he doesn't make an effort to join attacks or to get in to the box. I never get the impression that he's keen to take the responsibility to drive us on. Like others, he's happy to sit passing backwards and from side to side.
He's not the only culprit and certainly not the worst one, but we are talking about our POTY here. Shinnie has won it by just running around a bit. 
We need far more from a Derby County central midfielder in my opinion. We need them to either have the ability and the balls to take responsibility to drive the team forwards, or the tactical awareness and bite to to be an effective defensive screen. 
Obviously the fans, by majority, have made the decision to vote for him, so fair play. 
Bielik would have walked it without the injury.

The only times we were able to dominate and win midfield battles was when Bielik played. So often we were second best in that department with the likes of Shinnie being unable to impose himself on games. That’s why he would have been my third or fourth choice. He does work hard though...

Honorable mention to Jack Marriott. 0 goals in 12 league appearances for Wendies has kept us alive until the final day.

Honorable mention to Jack Marriott. 0 goals in 12 league appearances for Wendies has kept us alive until the final day.

Honorable mention to Jack Marriott. 0 goals in 12 league appearances for Wendies has kept us alive until the final day.

Honorable mention to Jack Marriott. 0 goals in 12 league appearances for Wendies has kept us alive until the final day.