[h=3]Who will be Albion's player of the year?[/h]12:14pm Sunday 20th April 2014 in Sport By Andy Naylor
Mathew Upson is the favourite
MATT Upson is the hot favourite to be named Albion's player of the season.
Fans will decide who succeeds Liam Bridcutt for the coveted prize.
Midfielder Bridcutt scooped the award for the past two seasons but he will not be completing the hat-trick after moving to Sunderland in January.
Defenders are expected to dominate the poll this time, with Upson the leading contender.
The former England centre-half has missed only two Championship matches throughout a consistent campaign.
His main rivals are likely to be left-back Stephen Ward on loan from Wolves and goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
They have also been key members of a defence which has kept 19 clean sheets in the league.
Youngster Rohan Ince will be well supported after a breakthrough season in Bridcutt's deep-lying midfield role.
And Leo Ulloa has spearheaded Albion's promotion challenge again with 15 goals, despite the Argentinian target man missing ten weeks of the season due to injury.
Fans can cast their vote by emailing media@bhafc.co.uk, putting Player of the Season in the subject field, and including their name and address.
Alternatively supporters can post their vote to: Media Department, Brighton & Hove Albion, American Express Community Stadium, Brighton BN1 9BL. Closing date for votes is midnight on Saturday. The winner will be announced at the Players’ Awards Dinner at the Amex on Tuesday April 29.
To book a table or individual places at the Awards Dinner email 1901hospitality@bhafc.co.uk or call the 1901 Club hospitality team on 01273 878282.
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MATT Upson is the hot favourite to be named Albion's player of the season.
Fans will decide who succeeds Liam Bridcutt for the coveted prize.
Midfielder Bridcutt scooped the award for the past two seasons but he will not be completing the hat-trick after moving to Sunderland in January.
Defenders are expected to dominate the poll this time, with Upson the leading contender.
The former England centre-half has missed only two Championship matches throughout a consistent campaign.
His main rivals are likely to be left-back Stephen Ward on loan from Wolves and goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak.
They have also been key members of a defence which has kept 19 clean sheets in the league.
Youngster Rohan Ince will be well supported after a breakthrough season in Bridcutt's deep-lying midfield role.
And Leo Ulloa has spearheaded Albion's promotion challenge again with 15 goals, despite the Argentinian target man missing ten weeks of the season due to injury.
Fans can cast their vote by emailing media@bhafc.co.uk, putting Player of the Season in the subject field, and including their name and address.
Alternatively supporters can post their vote to: Media Department, Brighton & Hove Albion, American Express Community Stadium, Brighton BN1 9BL. Closing date for votes is midnight on Saturday. The winner will be announced at the Players’ Awards Dinner at the Amex on Tuesday April 29.
To book a table or individual places at the Awards Dinner email 1901hospitality@bhafc.co.uk or call the 1901 Club hospitality team on 01273 878282.
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