LUTON TOWN’S JAMES Collins and Aiden McGeady of Sunderland have received further recognition for the excellent respective seasons they’ve had in League One.
Having already been included in the EFL selection for the 2018-19 campaign, the pair were today named in the PFA Team of the Year for the English third tier.
Collins, who was also recently named EFL League One Player of the Year, is the top scorer in the division this season. He took his league tally to 24 goals in last night’s 2-2 draw with AFC Wimbledon.
The contribution of the 28-year-old striker — who received his first Republic of Ireland senior call-up in March — has left Luton on the brink of promotion to the Championship. With two games remaining, the Hatters are three points clear at the top of League One.
McGeady has also been vital to Sunderland’s bid to return to the Championship. The 92-cap Ireland winger will be hoping for an international recall, having chipped in with 11 goals and five assists for the Black Cats in League One this season.
Sunderland are assured of a play-off place at a minimum, but automatic promotion is still a possibility. They’re currently four points adrift of second-placed Barnsley but have the benefit of a game in hand.
PFA League One Team of the Year: Adam Davies (Barnsley), Dimitri Cavare (Barnsley), Ethan Pinnock (Barnsley), Matt Clarke (Portsmouth), James Justin (Luton Town), Aiden McGeady (Sunderland), Alex Mowatt (Barnsley), Jamal Lowe (Portsmouth); James Collins (Luton Town), John Marquis (Doncaster Rovers), Kieffer Moore (Barnsley).
The PFA selection for the Championship is also due to be announced later today, ahead of Sunday’s awards ceremony at the Grosvenor House in London.
Bury’s Irish pair Joe Murphy and Jay O’Shea were earlier included in the League Two Team of the Year.
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Cork are very poor ,,!!!
When I saw the Cork team on Friday night with only 3 city players I new mass was over for the rebels this is the worst team Cork ever brought to Thurles sad.
Some dire stuff from Cork so far. Aimless balls down the field. They’ll need to improve drastically in the second half or this will be a rout
Great to see the sweeper system being destroyed early on.
That’s one poor cork team Christ above going to get throttled here today.
Early test of both teams ambition for the season. Nothing like the clash of the ash to kick off the summer.
Only this year it is starting with a whimper. Today and last night’s game both brutal.
Dire stuff from the rebels
It’s tipps year :-)
Premature to come out with that comment.
Barry Kelly is a shit ref.
Game over cork keep playing into tips hands
Cork are 11/4 in the bookies. As a Cork man I’ll take that price all day, championship hurling in Thurles, anything can happen!! Rebels Abú!!!
Never bet on your own team
Just been a pitch invasion by the Tipp supporters at the final whistle in Thurles. Where are the horse mounted police? Greyhounds even.
Cork really poor. The score is actually flattering should be down by more. Hopefully it will be a closer second half
Tipp’s full forward line is going to take some stopping of we’re going to get a result. Can never write us off in championship though, Rebels abú.
Good to see kieran Kingstons chopping and changing of the teams went so well for cork. He must be so proud…
Lots of stuff happening off the ball, ruining the flow of the game.
Cork are a big of a joke alright.
And cork lads coming on here giving out is golden. Long may it last.
What’s the longest ye have gone without an AI lads? Big 3 me hole.
Switchin over to watch Rory win the golf
Great shot from Rory there
You’re missing the comeback, three quick goals for cork
Dubai golf classic? Sounds like the Tommy Murphy cup.
As a Cork man….very disappointed. …maybe it’s a cunning plan….use the back door route to develop the team. .. ya right …will wake up from that dream soon..and come back to reality…
I never thought I would see the day when Cork hurling would hit such a low point even Kerry are putting in more professional performances.
No point having millions in the bank and no talent coming forward.
The OAP’S in county board.
we’ll need I say anymore!!!!!