At the end of the 2008-09 season, and still only 18 years old, Scannell was voted Championship Apprentice of the Year due to the outstanding potential he demonstrated throughout the season [REF].
The 2011-12 season was Sean's best season for the Eagles, with 27 starts and four goals illustrating Scannell's development, under new manager Dougie Freedman that he had promised when he made his debut.