The real reason for double Everton snub is too embarrassing for Premier League to admit
Jarrad Branthwaite was pictured alongside his coach Sean Dyche of Everton. Their photograph was taken by Tony McArdle and released by Everton FC via their Getty Images account.
It is highly understandable why Everton's Sean Dyche and Jarrad Branthwaite are not being considered for the Premier League awards at the end of the season as their accomplishments are too humiliating to discuss.
There are only a few managers and players who can say that they have exceeded their expectations for this season as impressively as this duo. Their performance over the past nine months has been remarkable.
However, it could be argued that this is one of the issues at hand. It's challenging to comprehend how they managed to achieve their triumph without acknowledging the exceptional hurdles presented to them by none other than the Premier League.
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At the beginning of this season, the manager of Everton, Dyche, had a team that had gone through two seasons where they barely avoided being relegated. Several important players left during the summer and the manager had limited funds to buy new ones. This led to a weaker team compared to the previous two seasons.
Although Everton's performance this season hasn't been stellar, they have still racked up enough points to narrowly miss the top half solely due to goal difference. The team has had mixed results, and endured a difficult four-month period without a win. While it's fair to say that there are other managers who could be considered for the Manager of the Year award, such as Aston Villa's Unai Emery, it's surprising that this particular manager hasn't even made the top five shortlist.
Some people have different views on Dyche, who prioritizes practicality over aesthetics. Despite facing challenges such as having an interim board above him, a tumultuous takeover, and two point deductions that weren't his fault, he has managed a team during their most vulnerable state. Interestingly, his team has achieved a total of 40 points this season, surpassing their past two seasons with seemingly superior players. Everton claimed this impressive score after defeating Sheffield United on Saturday.
It's truly impressive that the Blues managed to overcome the numerous challenges that shook up the team atmosphere and achieved an additional eight wins. Despite everything, Dyche has acted as a strong leader for the club throughout the chaos and kept things on track. Some may argue that he was named Manager of the Month in April, and so he wasn't overlooked. However, it's difficult to suggest any other candidate considering the circumstances. It could be painted as a string of exceptional performances during a critical point in the season when analyzed individually.
Dyche has had a successful season with his team, which included a memorable win against their rivals from Merseyside. However, his inclusion on the shortlist for a Premier League award would pose a problem because the league has made things difficult for his team by punishing them in unprecedented ways. Even though the first punishment was later reduced on appeal, the league's handling of its profit and sustainability investigations has greatly damaged the credibility of this season. Many people are now calling for independent regulation to be put in place. It will be challenging for the Premier League to promote this season as a success in light of these issues.
It's quite strange that Branthwaite wasn't included in the Young Player of the Season nominees. Especially after his remarkable performance against Sheffield United where he played a significant role in his team's 13th clean sheet. Initially, he kicked off this season as a backup for Everton and the England Under-21s. But now, he's a strong candidate for a starting position in the senior England team for the Euros. Moreover, he's considered as one of the most promising defensive players in the world of football.
He's not only a highly ranked defender in the Premier League, but he's also scored crucial goals in important games. For instance, he netted a game-tying goal in the final moments against Tottenham Hotspur and contributed to the first Everton derby victory at Goodison Park in 14 years. Although he faced some tough competition, it's quite surprising that he wasn't even considered for the shortlist. This may be due to the fact that his biggest achievement has been maintaining his high-performance standards despite the challenges posed by the Premier League.
Perhaps the league prefers not to disclose that particular narrative.