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Southampton: My Saints 2019/20 season awards – Joe McIndoe

By Joe Mcindoe

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Danny Ings of Southampton scores his team's third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Sheffield United at St Mary's Stadium on July 26, 2020 in Southampton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andrew Boyers/Pool via Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Danny Ings of Southampton scores his team's third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Sheffield United at St Mary's Stadium on July 26, 2020 in Southampton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andrew Boyers/Pool via Getty Images) /
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Che Adams of Southampton celebrates with Kyle Walker-Peters (Photo by Ian Walton/Pool via Getty Images)
Che Adams of Southampton celebrates with Kyle Walker-Peters (Photo by Ian Walton/Pool via Getty Images) /

Young Player of the Season

Kyle Walker Peters

This choice might prove a little bit controversial, given that firstly Walker Peters hasn’t long been on the south coast, and secondly, at 23 the former Tottenham man isn’t exactly the youngest candidate in the squad.

Despite, only appearing 10 times for SFC, the right back has made an impressive showing.

The full-back has proven strong at both ends of the pitch. Walker Peters shows a good energy when pushing forward, solid ball retention, and is difficult to shake off even when his team is being pushed onto the back foot.

If readers were hoping to see a youth prospect breakthrough and claim this prize, then the season has unfortunately been a disappointment. While the likes of Will Smallbone and Jake Vokins have made the occasional appearance, they’ve hardly given us a lot to go on.

Michael Obafemi deserves an honourable mention for a few impressive strikes this season not least against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Nevertheless, in just two handfuls of games Walker Peters has not only filled a crucial gap in defence, but also secured for himself a permanent move and a guaranteed starting berth.