Eilidh Adams nominated for two prestigious PFA Player of the Year awards
The 21-year-old has been shortlisted for both the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year award.
With 24 goals and five assists to her name this season across all competitions, Adams has been a standout performer in the SWPL.
Recently named in the SWPL Team of the Year, the forward has now been listed amongst three of her competitors in the league across both categories.
SWPL1 Player of the Year shortlist:
Eilidh Adams – Hibernian
Emma Lawton – Celtic
Katie Wilkinson – Rangers
Samantha Van Diemen – Glasgow City
SWPL1 Young Player of the Year shortlist:
Eilidh Adams – Hibernian
Erin Husband – Hearts
Hannah Jordan – The Spartans
Laura Berry – Rangers
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