Player of the Season

For me it would be Pickford although I agree that there is a good case for Mykolenko.

Don't we need a poll with Brians's two categories?

Branthwaite and Pickford, by the way.

Player of the season for me is Tarkowski. Him and Branthwaite and Pickford have been the spine on which our solid defense is based and Tarkowski in particular has been a real leader, marshalling the troops and playing every single minute which can be unusual for an outfield player these days.

Special mention for Gueye who has been a crucial, calming presence in the middle and popped up with some crucial goals at the business end of the season. And also for McNeil who has worked incredibly hard under difficult personal circumstances.

For me, Manager's Player would be Tarkowski closely followed by Pickford.

Young Player is not in dispute. Branthwaite.

Player's Player, the one you always want would be Branthwaite.

Let's just hope it isn't his Everton send-off. He's a very special talent.

Different category, but Mykolenko's improvement under Dyche, and in this season in particular, has been spectacular.

As far as Young Player goes there's no other candidate other than Branthwaite. Can't believe he wasn't included in the Premier League's nominations for this.

For overall player, he is on a shortlist with Mykolenko (Most improved player), Tarkowski, and Pickford (Best in the league?).

Given that they all form part of the most overworked defence in the league, I can't see any forward or midfielder getting a shout.

And before anyone shouts 'Sheffield United'. Their defence simply didn't work. If we had average figures for creativity and scoring to back up where we are at the back we would be competing in the top 6 or 7.

Good shout on Idrissa. An unsung hero for the team. I was a bit concerned when Onana lifted and threw one of his kids into the air during the lap of appreciation! Fortunately it landed well!

Young player of the season Branthwaite (nearly Mykolenko)

When we signed Tarkowski I said we needed somebody “horrible”. I am sure our opposition agree - the lad is as hard as nails. Just what we needed.

I have been very critical of Pickford at times but he has been great this season.

Branthwaite is better than Stones - it will be very hard to hang on to him. The good news is that if we do have to sell him there will be plenty of suitors meaning we will get a top price for him.

I have always liked Mykolenko. He has come on in leaps and bounds and will only get better.

For me:

Player of the Season: Pickford
Young Player of the Season: Branthwaite
Most Improved Player: Mykolenko
Most Valued Player: Tarkowski
Most "Surprising" Player: Gomes (I really thought he was done but he still has class)
Most likely to be sold / released: Harrison, Onana. Branthwaite, Doucoure… but I wouldn't be surprised if we sold Pickford too.

Young player – Branthwaite

Honourable mentions to Pickford, Gueye and Mykolenko.

I voted Tarkowski and Branthwaite. My son went for Jarrad in both categories. You'd never guess we were both centre-halves!

There was also a poll for each Premier League club on the BBC website a few days ago. I went for Tarkowski again but Branthwaite was leading that with 51% at the time I cast my vote.

Pickford deserves a special mention if only for twice winning personal battles with the mouthy neanderthal Geordies, fixtures in years gone by he's struggled with.

I don't think this is a particularly good season to name a "Player of the season". The fact is, it was all about survival. Several players sacrificed their own game for the common good. This was a struggle. A fight and I would back Tarkowski against anyone in a fight.

Despite a couple of big errors, young Jarrad spent the entire season learning on the job and what a magnificent fist he made of it. Class, composure. A proper footballer who was more than happy to follow his captain's lead by never shying away from the fight. He gets my vote.

My favourite performance was from the man I have criticised more than any other. The sight of rat boy Robertson leaving the Goodison pitch with Evertonian jeers ringing in his ears made our derby victory all the more sweeter for me.

Jack Harrison hadn't just out-played and out-fought him. He'd run the little bastard into the ground.

Brilliant as Branthwaite has been, I wonder how he'd cope elsewhere when he doesn't have a general alongside him? Something for him to think about if he moves? Pickford, brilliant as ever, playing as well as he can do given certain physical limitations. Those three alone are the main reason we stayed up – comfortably in the end.

But we need to find a way of winning that doesn't depend on scoring first and keeping a clean sheet.

I'll go along with Tark as the main man. It must be stated given his attributes and assignments that Myko has been immense. No, he doesn't get forward without some wobbles but his shutdowns have been massive for us. Without him Tark and Branners would have been opened up much more and we would probably be down.

And good move Robert, there should be a category for utility player and Young takes the prize. He filled gaps that no one else could and it isn't easy playing various positions and fiduring out how to play with different combinations in a somewhat dysfunctional squad.

Young Player = Branthwaite with Mykolenko as runner-up (although Hunt gets a mention for being on the bench for about 300 games).

Everton have had an amazing defensive season, with Pickford being very solid and reliable as well.

What we are left with in 3 months time is a mystery but it has been enjoyable to have confidence in our team not collapsing (Chelsea apart) this season.

Tarkowski 2nd, Pickford 3rd. Shout out for Gana as well. Yes, he can't pass the ball – but God we miss him when he's out.

Also other Dave @ 20. It's been a tough ride and it is no surprise it's our defenders and keeper getting the mentions, as well as Idrissa.

Ray @21, I like my military analogies. I recently referred to Tarkowski as a Colonel, but happy you've promoted him to General. The young Lieutenant Branthwaite has been near perfect. Class act.

So I will nominate Gana Gueye for that. Sorry, Seamus, you had too many injuries, and Ashley… well you had some good moments but some really bad ones.

A special mention for Gueye and Calvert-Lewin for coming good.

As for the comment that Tarkowski is not good with the ball at his feet, he's one of the best passers of the ball.

And I have no hesitation in advocating Tarks for player of the season and Jarrad for young player of the season.

Plus Maupay may be returning!

Dwight McNeil's form has been a bit up and down, but he deserves great credit for plugging away during such difficult family circumstances.

Player of the Season for me would be Jarrad Branthwaite. If he is sold for what he is worth this summer, he could be the Player of the Decade for us