The ESPN PFA Fans’ Player of the Year shortlists have been announced for all four divisions, with all the monthly winners throughout the season going on to contest the grand prize for each league.
With six separate winners throughout the season, the Npower Championship provides a competitive list of candidates for the prestigious award.
Givemefootball – the official website of the PFA – have broken down the contenders through their ESPN PFA Fans’ Monthly achievements, and voting is now open for you to pick your player of the season.
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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Jamie Mackie (QPR)
The QPR striker has been a revelation for the Hoops since moving to Loftus Road last summer, and his sensational early season form helped Neil Warnock’s side to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Championship table.
Rangers have gone from strength to strength but, sadly, Mackie’s season has been cut short by an injury that will rule him out for the remainder of the campaign.
The 25-year-old livewire enjoyed a scintillating run of form in September scoring five goals, including doubles against Ipswich Town and Leicester City, and he was rewarded with the first ESPN PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award of the season.
His impressive start to the season was also recognised by a first call-up to the full Scotland international squad, making his debut in the 1-0 Euro 2012 qualifying defeat against Czech Republic.
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OCTOBER
Lewis McGugan (Nottingham Forest)
A product of the Nottingham Forest youth academy, McGugan started the 2010-11 season in sensational form at the City Ground.
Having made a name for himself as an impact player with the ability to make vital contributions coming off the bench, McGugan is always capable of scoring important goals.
His strength on the ball, allied to his skill and vision make him a natural focal point for Forest attacks, none more so than in October 2010 when McGugan was rewarded with the ESPN PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award.
With six goals from seven games McGugan’s fine form was capped by a 30-yard thunderbolt free kick against Ipswich in a 2-0 victory and remains a contender for the Championship goal of the season.
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NOVEMBER
Luciano Becchio (Leeds)
With 18 goals in 35 appearances this season, Luciano Becchio’s contribution to Leeds United’s promotion push has been invaluable.
His hard-working physical style of forward play has caused Championship defenders no end of problems all season long and made the 27-year-old striker a firm favourite amongst Elland Road fans.
Becchio scooped the November ESPN PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award, recognition for the key role he played in Leeds’ excellent run of form which saw them go a total of 12 games unbeaten.
The finest performance of all was Becchio’s stunning 18-minute hat-trick scored in the 3-1 home victory over Bristol City to clinch the award.
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DECEMBER
Danny Graham (Watford)
Watford’s prolific striker has demonstrated the ability to find the back of the net since arriving at Vicarage Road, and has become the spearhead of Malky Mackay’s attacking side.
During his first season in the Championship he bagged 14 league goals, becoming the club’s top goalscorer in his debut campaign.
And with 23 league goals in 38 appearances this term, Graham sits proudly at the top of the Npower Championship goalscoring charts, testimony to his consistency over the season.
The Hornets’ 25-year-old star striker was rewarded for his fine form in December 2010 when he claimed the ESPN PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award, having scored five goals which started a run of seven consecutive Watford victories, with Graham scoring in every single one – a club record.
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Robert Snodgrass (Leeds)
The 23-year-old newly capped Scotland international was named in the PFA Team of the Year at the end of last season, and wasted no time in pushing on this campaign.
Having missed the start of the season through injury, Snodgrass quickly rediscovered his fine form and was rewarded with back-to-back ESPN PFA Fans’ Player of the Month awards in January and February 2011.
Snodgrass has been one of Simon Grayson’s most consistent performers, and has chipped in with seven goals as well as numerous assists as he looks to help Leeds United in their push for promotion back to the Barclays Premier League.
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MARCH
Jonathan Howson (Leeds)
Leeds United’s longest serving player, Jonny Howson has made over 150 appearances for the Lilywhites, and was recently rewarded for his fine form this season when he scooped the ESPN PFA Fans’ March Player of the Month award.
The England Under 21 international has been an ever-present for Leeds this season, having featured in all 43 league and cup games.
Having developed into an outstanding midfield player with an eye for goal, Howson has found the net on 11 occasions this campaign – his most recent coming in last weekend’s 4-1 demolition of play-off contenders Nottingham Forest.
Howson has been a key cog in the United works and continues to play a major role in the battle for promotion.
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ESPN PFA Fans' Player of the Year contenders - snapshot:
Jamie Mackie - QPR
Lewis McGugan - Nottingham Forest
Luciano Becchio - Leeds United
Danny Graham - Watford
Robert Snodgrass - Leeds United
Jonny Howson - Leeds United
