Ever since certain people stepped down from fifa on field duties towards the end of 2022, i expected they might end up with cup finals.
As mentioned before the League cup final, i had Coote as a runner for the final, similarly i have Tierney down for a F. A Cup Final appearance this season.
Conspiracy theory it may be.
I hope i am wrong and the next FIFA man in line ie Kavanagh gets it, since returning from his absence he has been good in quite difficult circumstances at times and deserves it.
Hooper and Brooks are also worthy mentions, but for the latter it is probably a little early for him, however if you are good enough why is age a barrier.
A Manchester derby in the final may well result in Tierney or Kavanagh, with the former expected to get the job, not my choice but what i expect the powers that be to appoint.