As anticipation mounts for the 2024 Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year announcement, the significance of this award cannot be overstated. Originating in 1948, it stands as the oldest individual accolade in English football, symbolizing not just individual brilliance but the culture and community of the sport itself. The past few winners reflect the
Chris Wood
The absence of Chris Wood from Nottingham Forest’s crucial FA Cup quarterfinal against Brighton & Hove Albion is a severe blow to the team’s ambitions. Wood has been nothing short of a revelation this season, accumulating 18 goals in the Premier League and illustrating his value as a pivotal striker. Notably, his performance in the