Here’s our League One team of the season – including two Portsmouth, three Luton and three Barnsley stars
By Will Rooney and Kieran Davey
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 5th Apr 2019, 15:57 GMT
Last week saw the official League One team of the season released to the usual reaction of dismay and debate.
Our Pompey writer Will Rooney has picked his XI, including a bench of players who have caught the eye this season.
What a maiden campaign in League One the Irishman has enjoyed. The fee of 100,000 has been a bargain for Pompey, with Curtis scoring 12 goals and creating a further 15. Hes been crucial for Kenny Jacketts troops.
Pompeys Craig MacGillivray and Sunderlands Jon McLaughlin have enjoyed superb seasons. But Adam Davies deserves to be between the sticks. He has recorded 18 clean sheets so far, with his form earning him a maiden cap for Wales.
The 22-year-old has been key for champions-elect Luton. The Hatters 4-4-2 diamond formation makes Staceys role pivotal for the system to work. His prowess in the final third has yielded two goals and seven assists for Luton.
His Checkatrade Trophy final performance underlined why many regard him as the best defender in the division. Strong in the air, rock solid in the challenge and and his trademark forays forward make him almost unplayable.
Sonny Bradley and Liam Lindsay could have been in the side, but Pinnock just edges it. He has been superb for Barnsley, helping them to a clean sheet at Fratton Park in February and underpinning their promotion push.
Just like team-mate Stacey, Justin has been pivotal during Luton's title charge with three goals and five assists. He's attracted Premier League scouts to run the rule over him and will be highly coveted in the summer.
The on-loan Leeds winger has enjoyed a fine campaign at the Keepmoat Stadium. Hes scored 13 goals and created five goals for Doncaster and surely will be playing in the Championship next term.
The youngster has proved a gem of a signing for Doncaster. Unheard of when he arrived on loan from Liverpool, the 20-year-old has all the attributes youd want in a midfielder. Jurgen Klopp will be delighted with his progress.
