TRUNDLE AND ROBBO IN PFA TEAM OF THE YEAR
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The PFA Team of the Year: Coca-Cola League One Darryl Flahavan - Southend United One of the most consistent goalkeepers in the lower leagues, and has been for several seasons. Not the tallest, but his all-round shot-stopping ability has been crucial to Southend's recent success. Greg Halford - Colchester United Highly-rated former England Under 20 international who is equally comfortable at right back or in midfield. Still only 21, his form this season has brought him to the attention of several clubs in the higher leagues. Sam Sodje - Brentford Excelled last season in his first year in league football having signed from Conference side Margate, and he has maintained that form this term. Strong central defender and a real crowd favourite, he also weighs in with a few goals. Adam Barrett - Southend United A rock at the heart of Southend's defence, he has been a key figure in the club's rise in the past couple of years. One of their star performers in last year's promotion-winning campaign, he has coped easily with the step up and this is his second successive PFA team nomination. Gareth Roberts - Tranmere Rovers Welsh international full back who has been with Tranmere for seven years after his return to Britain following a spell in Greece with Panionios. A reliable and capable defender, he is also a real threat when going forward. Neil Danns - Colchester United An energetic and skilful midfielder with an eye for goal, he, like his team mate Halford, has been linked this season with a move to a higher league. Was unable to establish himself as a youngster at Blackburn, but looks destined for another shot at the top flight. Andy Robinson - Swansea City All-action 21-year-old who is now in his third season of league football. A free kick expert, his non-stop style of play has made him a real crowd favourite and he is certainly a goal threat as he has proved by netting double figures in League One this season. Kevin Maher - Southend United Was named in last season's League Two Team of the Year and has carried that form into the higher level. Solid and dependable with a good range of passing, he has now made more than 300 appearances for Southend. Michael McIndoe - Doncaster Rovers Currently on loan at Derby County, his speed and trickery on the flanks make him a real danger to any defence. His sparkling form for Doncaster earlier this season attracted not only the Rams, but also Scotland, for whom he has now won 'B' international honours. Lee Trundle - Swansea City The man with magic in his boots, he has netted 20 league goals for the second season running. Nominated in last season's League Two team, he has taken the step up in class in his stride. Full of tricks, he was voted League One's Player of the Year at last month's Football League awards. Billy Sharp - Scunthorpe United Teenage striker who has made a real impact in his first full season of league football. Signed last summer for £100,000 TEXT FROM GIVEMEFOOTBALL.com What to read next:We start our review of the 2023/24 season for Southampton with a look at the three goalkeepers that were used during the campaign, how they played individually and how they influenced the way that the team played. Southampton & Scotland midfielder Stuart Armstrong is out of contract in a little under 4 weeks time, now he has a few decisions to be made, will he accept a new contract offer from Saints, or will he see his future elsewhere with interest from both Italy and a Premier League rival to Southampton. Most of the talk amongst Southampton fans is about who will be coming into the club during the summer, but there may well also be some departures and not just from the fringe s of the squad. It has been a while, but Matt Watts has taken to the laptop to give his thoughts on the play off win at Wembley and the season in general, as usual it is a very balanced view of the situation and it is good to have him back. A few days ago Joe Rodon had one aim and that was to keep Saints out of the Premier League for next season as he played for Leeds United, but now after returning to his parent club Tottenham Hotspur, it seems that his next move might all be about keeping Southampton in the Premier League. Saints were being linked with several signings ahead of the play offs, but the reality was that although they could do some planning it all had to be done with two what if's, but now with promotion secured they know what path they can follow. After leaving Brighton citing spending more time with his family in Bournemouth as one of the reasons not to pen a new deal, speculation that Adam Lallana might be returning to Southampton was fuelled after he was spotted supporting the club at Wembley on Sunday. A look at some of the action on the pitch and some of the Southampton supporters off it, can you spot yourself in the crowd, relive all the excitement of perhaps our greatest day out since we beat Manchester United in 1976. No one can argue with the result, nor the performance which was not a typical Southampton game usually seen under Russell Martin, but all in all it is a day that will always be remembered by those present. Leeds United 0 - 1 Southampton - Player Ratings and Reports
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