2023/24 Premier League Award Show | The Eye Test

Lyés Bouzidi and CultureCams sit down and discuss where each of the major Premier League end of season Awards should be heading, as the season draws to a close.
All this and more in the latest episode of The Eye Test with ​⁠ ‪@brfootball‬
0:00-1:00: Intro
1:01-8:59: Was Ange right to be annoyed?
9:00-16:32: PL Player of the Year
16:33-24:33: Change the Young Player of the Year?
24:34-28:22: Cole Palmer
28:23-32:17: Will Chelsea be back next season?
32:18-35:48: Unai Emery
35:49-41:05: Manager of the Year
41:06-43:34: Moment of the Season
43:35-46:53: Revival of the Season
46:54-53:02: Disappointment of the Season
53:03-53:36: Outro

[@katsarosch8448]

Podcast for REAL MEN, BIG STRONG MEN 💪🏼

[@LyesBouzidi]

LOOOOOOOOL

[@fishfootball5301]

Big ups lads, loved this podcast since it began, looking forward to everything coming during the big football summer and next season too. Congrats on all your progress and great work the both of you, huge season for both of you, great to see.

[@LyesBouzidi]

Thanks for the kind words, more in store👊🏼❤️

[@shyone8386]

Them covering the Euros is going to be fun

[@arsenallegend9205]

Podcast for people of real ball knowledge, pure footballer a player that can win man of the match with out a goal or assist

[@johnmolloy1034]

🙄

[@jimbojimbo6873]

Nah bro

[@Forevermade32]

This podcast will become one of the biggest in the football scene. The chemistry and ball knowledge is elite

[@Always5onKobe.]

I think personally the top 2 (for POTY) is Palmer and Foden. Foden being the main man for a title winning side when KDB has been injured all season and Haaland hasn’t necessarily performed well in every game. Foden is no longer the luxury player you bring on at 60 mins when city are 2-0 up, he’s the guy that when you are losing he’ll score an outrageous goal to equalize. Personally, and maybe it’s just Chelsea Bias but Cole Palmer, 22 goals and 10 assists in your DEBUT season as a starter in the prem and if you include the city games he has 41 G/A in all competitions. In the first half of the year Chelsea were 11th and to turn it around and actually finish with European football (especially when everyone doubted that would happen). If we talk about moments I mean, the Chip against Everton to complete his second home hattrick, the last minute goal against Man United to beat them, the Last minute penalty against City to draw the game, The assist against Brentford to draw that game and more. What weakens the case for Palmer is that Chelsea aren’t fighting for the league or even in a Champions league spot but I don’t think that should take too much away from the POTY case.

[@Always5onKobe.]

Long comment I know but there’s a lot of thought 😭

[@Al-ji4gd]

Player of the Year is all about narratives and biases, and little to do with who the best player truly has been. Odegaard is Arsenal's best player by a mile, I don't see him getting nominated ahead of the likes of Rice. Bernardo Silva and Rodri are far better and more important players than Foden, in my opinion, and they hardly get a mention (especially Silva). I'm not even a huge Salah fan, but let's not pretend he wasn't getting mentions for potential POTY until very recently. Let's face it, if you're English, you already have a leg up on nearly everyone else. If it's me, I'm giving it to Rodri, all day.

[@edenholt4394]

I’m a city fan and I agree, Rodri is pretty clearly the obvious pick. As special as Foden is, Rodri feels utterly irreplaceable in our team and the results when he’s been missing has reflected that. I do think you may be undermining Foden slightly though, if you watch the spurs game he’s directly contributed to both goals and he’s been brilliant all season there’s no denying that really. Bernardo’s a little different, his attacking output doesn’t come close but his work rate and ability to retain the ball and recycle play makes him very unique, it’s going to be very hard replacing him this summer if he leaves 😓

[@kolaobayanju4293]

11:40 Palmer’s had way more moments than Foden this season

[@LyesBouzidi]

lmfaooo impossible

[@flixryphx7726]

His 2 pens and deflection compared to the wonder goal and brilliant finish?

[@jimbojimbo6873]

Nah Foden had more moments Palmer just scored more goals

[@PjMasks-qu6bb]

Palmer deserves player of the year

[@edenholt4394]

I think Foden and Rodri deserve it more tbh. I would give Palmer young player of the year though.

[@miket7056]

If Isco won 19 motm this season imagine how many Messi must has had 😭😭😭😭😭 literally every game

[@deludedgooner]

Quality show

[@Philipstyrer]

Palmer was not oing on loan. He asked for a loan and they said he stays or gets sold.

[@nicky.71]

The Saka YPOTY was PFA, Haaland won the PL POTY last year

[@TycraneVG]

Palmer is a rookie and should be POTY and YPOTY

[@edenholt4394]

YPOTY yes, POTY no.

[@jeremy900]

That bs doesn’t even make sense, for the YPOTY the qualification is to be u23 so if you are the best player of the season like Haaland last season , he should’ve won ypoty

[@TP-pq9xx]

A rookie that debuted 4 years ago

[@Ali-fb5km]

Odegaard not getting a mention is crazy

[@DJ-rh5tj]

Looooool it’s wild that cams called chelsea players crap all year and now he’s talking about potentially top 3 next year????? CRAZY

[@ameenshihab3616]

They are gonna be ucl contenders at best ,arsenal and city are gonna be the same then theres Liverpool villa tottenham who are all gonna be better possibly Newcastle

[@bexclue3007]

I don't care if Foden wins the double - YPotY is kinda random and whatever. But it's a bit of a logical fallacy to argue he shouldn't based on Haaland not winning it last season. Based on Haaland not winning the double, neither should Bale have. But he did. Haaland not winning the double was an obvious mistake so we shouldn't use that mistake for reference for future cases of potential doubles

[@amitsingh1187]

Great podcast ❤

[@musalfc2175]

VVD is a shout for comeback or remontada he was moving finished last year but came back strong this year

[@adam24302]

Great podcast guys, could we hae it on streaming platforms please?

[@giegie77654]

such an underrated podcast

[@ondrejmachalek319]

also the thing with Ange throwing the game, how would he even recover from that as a manager? feels like one of those things that would always stay with him for the rest of his career, he would always be the guy who threw away an important game for just banter, pretty much

[@TheGoat17710]

Make a top 10 best teams off all time

[@alejandroloyer2246]

Have you ever talked about how you met eachother? Id love a podcast talking about stuff like that

[@r.i.psteez929]

21 and under First season in the prem No repeat winners 10+ starts in the league ?

[@josephmbu9551]

How can you say Palmer don't have lot of moments, this is a proof u don't watch enough football as you claimed

[@simonbluh]

Love the podcast! I actually think put aside him leaving and all that stuff, but Klopp deserves a mention, not manager of the season but think have you ever seen a manager change a whole midfield 3 in one window and then be in a title race for 90% of the season, not to mention major injuries during the season to big players Alisson, Trent, Jota, Robertson and Salah… Fair play to Klopp especially after where they were last season

[@PjMasks-qu6bb]

Cam and ant Edwards definitely look the same🤣🤣

[@dib9412]

How can ange talk about standards when he played a b team in the league cup exit 😂

[@TheGoat17710]

Saliba should have won it

[@HalalMan99]

Madrid fan here. Isco was a player that like idk what the word is but he made me feel a different way and I been supporting this club for time since peps Barca used to own us. That performance against Italy made me get his Spain shirt and I was genuinely supporting them the coming wc. It was such a shame as well coz in that team he looked like the only one trying Aaaaah man what a player his peak was unbelievable

[@jimbojimbo6873]

The closest thing to Inesta I’ve seen

[@Seem612]

Cam a old soul fr 😂fw the content boyz 👌

[@biggzgg]

Forgot Glasner for an honourable mention for manager of the year

[@razzardaddy9979]

Palmer being dismissed cuz of his team is unfair to him and the work he has put in this season. It’s an award for the best player in the league. His consistency, performances and output should not be overlooked because his team didn’t challenge for the title. That’s not his fault.

[@omar_u29]

Further, you can't say Palmer hasn't had the moments but Foden has. Seems like for them the moments have to be PL title charge related since I can name as many if not more moments for Palmer who's singlehandedly won almost 50% of Chelsea's points this season.

[@TP-pq9xx]

I mean it literally is Palmer's fault that his team wasn't challenging for the title because he chose to joint that team instead of fighting for his place at City.

[@jamaljamal-yy8iu]

Kulusevski was playing his best at one point 😂

[@Philipstyrer]

Lyes needs to let go of this rookie of the year idea. It doesn't work with academies and players slowly getting brought into the team. If they were to do that Mainoo wouldn't be eligible to win it next year. Just make it 21 at the beginning of the season. Problem solved. Edit: Watching Cams poke further holes in the idea is killing me.

[@malcolmpotter9528]

Man united were in the exact same boat last Sunday against arsenal. Can you imagine half of old Trafford singing north London forever ?! I get not wanting arsenal not to win the league but it was over the top

[@callumgorman3506]

On the championship point at the end, I don't think the gap is as big as you've hinted at it being. This last season it looks bigger since you had three prem level squads coming down (Especially Leeds and Leicester). But next season, with in my opinion more championship level squads coming down, it will be alot closer. Granted Burnley and Luton will still battle for autos and playoffs, but the gap between them and a West Brom, Cov or us (Boro) isn't too big. Also you've got teams like Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth that have been able to make a space for themselves in the Prem whilst being behind more established prem names financially. All it takes is the right recruitment and a committed manager imo.

[@lizzieAIK]

I like Isak. I’ve always liked Isak. I have been rooting for him ever since his professional debut at the age of 16, but it’s been 8 years since then. Sure, you can argue that he’s still young, but not young _enough_ imo. Bro is literally turning 25 in september I think they should lower the age limit or make it a “rookie of the year” type of thing

[@samysamosam]

You gotta comment on what you see as well... things being said in the past can change based on what happens afterwards... thats called... life.

[@ondrejmachalek319]

is it crazy if Isco kinda reminds me of Ronaldinho?

[@tnoda21]

Hard for me to say that Pep and City fumbled, I feel like I heard that he wanted to play and Pep couldn't guarantee minutes so he asked out. I feel like usually, whenever players ask out at City they do them the favor and sell them

[@lapouwapou2914]

Havertz must be the revival of the season

[@LyesBouzidi]

great shout forgot him🤦🏻‍♂️

[@D0NDIDO]

How in this world did I just find out about this podcast 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@6TimesBaby]

No mention of Klopp?

[@chosenone4426]

pep didnt fumble anything Palmer wouldnt have become that player at City with everyone there

[@TP-pq9xx]

Palmer did become that player at City. Just had to leave to show it.

[@SilvaRiz]

I’m glad he’s fuming. I want Ange, to want to win every game. Of course Arsenal should never enter his mind, or any other team. I want him to just care about winning every single game. We played very well, Ange is behaving like a serious manager, this Arsenal team still has nothing to be remembered for. Best possible outcome

[@Karl-lb5yn]

*you tweet together*

[@Seem612]

They definitely should not keep poch he’s not a good manager you look at his record he’s not a winner. Dont forget psg and losing cl final also Chelsea have had SEVERAL disaster class performances this season to predict a great next season feels like a huge stretch we have to wait and see what signings they make first

[@geraldappiah3324]

need to change that intro💀🤣

[@Prime1Wunna]

Trynna change the mentality of the club whilst handling out the title to your biggest rivals is so counterproductive. If anything it instills the fact that rivals are bigger n better than your club I would to see Everton, sunderland, rangers fans in this scenario.

[@sethkorum]

Palmer could have been sent on loan to Burnley

[@omar_u29]

Dismissing Palmer for POTY cus he hasn't had 'moments' like Foden isn't right for me. He's singlehandedly won Chelsea 50 odd percent of their points, scored b2b home hattricks, performed consistently all season. New team in his first PL season. Highest GA, second highest scorer, second in most GA in Europe in 2024 behind Vini, breaking records. The same way you said Foden stepped up when they needed him, Chelsea have needed him every game and he's stepped up.

[@TP-pq9xx]

It's not possible for any football player to singlehandedly win points, that's just incorrect logic. 1v11 Cole Palmer is not winning any games.

[@omar_u29]

@@TP-pq9xx what the hell are you talking about?? 😭😭😭

[@TP-pq9xx]

​@@omar_u29 It's really not that complicated. For example if Palmer scores the only goal in a 1-0 win that's not him singlehandedly winning the game, the defensive line and GK still had to keep the other team from scoring, etc.

[@benthestreetsarfa7454]

I have to disagree with you here Lyes, Rookie of the year ting doesn’t really translate to prem as well, i reckon young player of the year should be limited to u21 players

[@jamespye2936]

come back of the season maybe kai havertz

[@HANASANAChannel]

Congrats city for 4 in a row 😂

[@kentuckysreflect2341]

Last year Arteta took Arsenal from no one giving them a chance to make top4 to challenging for the league and toping the table for almost all season long and you lot refuse to acknowledge Arteta as the manager of the year but this year with Emery buying so many proven player and making top4 he has done the impossible

[@LyesBouzidi]

who’s you lot? I stated Arteta was my manager of the season on numerous platforms last year🤣

[@louig4049]

Palmer has been the b3st individual. Palmer has broken records for Chelsea during one of their most unstable periods. Foden doesn't lead City in goals or assists. They'd be in a title race without him. Chelsea would be below 10th if they didn't have Palmer.

[@nathanieluruntoden1015]

Is football all about stats on paper to you man?

[@josephmbu9551]

​@@nathanieluruntoden1015That's why Palmer should win it because watching him is better than his stats by far

[@fh-oy9qp]

Unpopular opinion.. look I know Foden is a good player but maybe it's just me but I feel he is a bit overrated. A lot of his goals are results of positional placement in front of goal where his team gets him the ball in ideal scoring situations. Basically exactly what Halaand did last year. So now Foden gets those opportunities in games instead. Ollie Watkins does way more on a lesser team but doesn't get the love Foden receives. You can take Foden out City and they'd be in the same place this season with another player putting up the same stats as him.

[@TP-pq9xx]

Foden has the most goals outside the box in all of Europe. Watkins has none.

[@NgengeEstella]

Mainoo has reduced his age, his 24/25 years old. I'm black, and most black players reduce their ages

[@zakilfaraone1849]

Throw that half and half scarf in the bin please. That is just disgraceful

[@TheGoat17710]

First

[@omar_u29]

No signing of the season?