Coatbridge’s Stephen Welsh has been nominated for the DoubleTree by Hilton Scottish SPFL Younger Participant of the Yr.
The Celtic centre-back makes the five-man shortlist - chosen by the Scottish Soccer Writers Affiliation - after exhibiting his potential at Parkhead.
Whereas failing to make a league look to date this 12 months, he has featured in 23 matches throughout all competitions for Ange Postecoglou’s facet, scoring twice with one help.
The previous pupil of St Andrew’s Excessive has additionally represented his nation at under-21 degree this season.
Now 22, Welsh has been singled out for reward by supervisor Postecoglou on a number of events this 12 months for his contributions to the Hoops taking part in group.
They're six factors clear on the prime of the Premiership with 4 video games to go, and tackle second-placed Rangers this Sunday in an important derby match.
Welsh is up towards Aberdeen’s Calvin Ramsay, Hibs’ Josh Doig, Everton’s Nathan Patterson and Dundee United centre-back Ross Graham for the award.
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