Ladbrokes Premiership: Team of the Season

From Celtic’s scintillating attack to Hearts’ steely defence, the 2015-16 Ladbrokes Premiership was packed with drama, excitement and some outstanding performers.

The Ladbrokes SPFL have selected their dream team for this campaign – and as always, who deserves to make the cut is a passionate topic for fans, from Aberdeen to Ayrshire. So, here are the big-name stars and fan favourites who made this year’s starting XI.

GK: Jamie Macdonald (Kilmarnock)

The experienced former Hearts stopper helped secure Killie’s top-flight status with some outstanding displays, including an impressive clean sheet at Celtic Park in November – and an even more important one in the 4-0 Premiership play-off final victory over Falkirk.

RB: Shay Logan (Aberdeen)

One of the Dons most impressive performers during the second half of the season, the Manchester-born defender was a constant threat going forward, netting four times from December onwards.

CB: Andrew Davies (Ross County)

The 31-year-old impressed greatly in his first campaign north of the border, proving himself both a solid defender and a leader in the Staggies squad. Combative, calm and good in the air, Davies has quickly become a fans’ favourite in Dingwall.

CB: Igor Rossi (Hearts)

A former Copa Libertadores winner, the classy Rossi has brought a touch of Brazilian flair to Robbie Neilson’s outfit. His ability to play the ball out from the back and begin promising attacks has the former Maritimo man a huge asset at Tynecastle.

LB: Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

The 18-year-old had only made three appearances for the Hoops before this season but established himself as the country’s best left-back in 2015-16. Providing six assists along the way to his first Ladbrokes Premiership title, the fleet-footed youngster capped it all off with a first senior goal on the final day against Motherwell.

CM: Graeme Shinnie (Aberdeen)

Having swapped the Highlands for the high-flying Dons last summer, the 24-year-old adapted to life at Pittodrie instantly. A player whose game-reading is second to none, the ever-reliable Shinnie broke up opposition attacks, while setting up his Reds teammates for five goals.

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CM: Tom Rogic (Celtic)

The Australian’s campaign is likely to be best remembered for his spectacular late winner against Kilmarnock in March, but that was far from his only contribution. A superb passer of the ball, he set up a number of chances which Leigh Griffiths’ converted, as well as netting eight of his own along the way.

CM: Arnaud Djoum (Hearts)

The midfielder arrived in Gorgie last summer having played top-flight football in the Netherlands, Poland and Turkey. But Hearts fans will be hoping Djoum settles down in Scotland, following a superb first season from the robust midfielder, whose headed winner against Partick Thistle in March showed his aerial prowess.

AM: Jonny Hayes (Aberdeen)

A fantastic distributor with a fierce strike, the pacy Hayes has given more than a few defenders sleepless nights this season. Notching up an impressive 12 assists en route to a second-placed finish with the Dons, the Republic of Ireland star proved himself the man for the big occasion, with a goal in February’s 2-1 win over Celtic.

CF: Leigh Griffiths (Celtic)

31 goals in 34 games is a hugely impressive record which speaks for itself – but even the goalscoring stats don’t do justice to Griffiths’ importance for the Parkhead club. Chipping in with five assists along the way, the 25-year-old was a huge part of the Bhoys’ all-round attacking game.

CF: Kane Hemmings (Dundee)

After a difficult season at Barnsley, the lightning-quick Hemmings revitalised his career at Dens Park with a magnificent 21-goal haul, securing a respectable eight-placed finish for the Dees. Scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw against city rivals Dundee United enhanced his cult hero status with Dark Blues fans, as did an August winner over Tayside rivals St Johnstone.

All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing.