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da fazobetai: With only a handful of fixtures left of the current season I thought it would be a good time to look at three contenders for Oxford United’s player of the season as well as looking at a couple of the most improved footballers at the Kassam Stadium over the last eight months.
Where better to start than with last year’s player’s player of the season, goalkeeper Ryan Clarke. Clarke just keeps getting better as the seasons have gone by since his arrival and this could very well be his best campaign yet, producing saves of the highest calibre on a weekly basis. Without the superb shot-stopping, athletic fingertip saves, and complete command of the penalty area, United would not have one of the best defensive records in the league.
Another big reason for the success of the defence comes in the form of Michael Duberry. The commanding centre-back oozes Premiership experience and it appears to have rubbed off on Jake Wright who has reaped the benefits from playing alongside him. Duberry has been dominant at the back both in the air as well as on the ground, and up the other end has even chipped in with a couple of goals.
In midfield there is someone who was considered the coup of the summer when we beat off stiff competition from Championship clubs to sign Peter Leven from MK Dons. It is easy to see why Leven was held in such high regard as, with a wide range of passing and a keen eye for goal he can tear defences apart. Such is the talent of the Scottish play-maker that he looked set to have a goal of the season competition all to himself. Unfortunately an injury saw him out of action for a few games including the crucial derby match against Swindon Town.This absence has somewhat stunted his form and after coming back in the last few games he still looks slightly out of match fitness. Despite this lack of recent form, the belief is he will come good towards the end of the season and continues to be a key figure in the promotion push.
One man has had a remarkable turn around in fortunes since his debut for the U’s last August.Andy Whing started the season in such terrible form at right-back, that fans were starting to question his place in the squad at all. However Whing has proved the doubters wrong and, in his preferred defensive midfield role has flourished with inch-perfect tackling an exceptional highlight.
In the last month Asa Hall has come in and performed superbly, with five goals to his name and a real swagger in his play. Hall has worked hard to earn that starting spot and will be working hard to ensure he keeps it through to the end of the season and beyond.
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