You can't go on stats. I reckon lambert deserves it but its not because he has 9 assists and 21 goals, its because he has been the best player this season. It may go hand-in-hand in most instances but it still doesn't mean that much. Lallana isn't in both lists and I reckon he deserves to be nominated
Know goals and assists get all the glory, but the managers (who voted) are watching the game as a whole and may see things such as passing, keeping the ball, timely tackling etc. I think Lambert is a late flowerer and is a fantastic all round player...he should win it hands down, but you can never tell.
Would have to agree totally both in terms of what the managers sees both on and off the ball and with Lambert being the clear winner. It has been the quality of those goals as well, yes the odd penalty and tap in but some of the finishing I have seen has been top drawer. Agreed although I am wondering has he been injured a fair bit this season?
Yep, had a few weeks out around October-ish, and a game out recently and another instance I can't remember
