Fans were not mentioned in his explanation. He said 'most pundits' & 'some team mates' yet 3 of us already on this thread hadn't heard of any pundits or team-mates saying such things? I think he deliberately says things to get a reaction.
Nobody is being pedantic BG but I thought exactly the same after reading your post. Didn't hear any team-mates say this and don't know why 'most pundits' or come to think of it any pundits would comment on an in-club POTS award?! Really don't get what you mean here. Kayal was mustard last season...