Last month we put forward six potential contenders to be crowned Pompey’s player of the season.
Now we want you, the fans, to decide who deserves the honour to be named The News’ Blues player of the year!
The players we picked out, which is below and is strictly only a guide, caused plenty of debate on social media. Many agreed with our contenders list, while others rightly questioned why the likes of 20-goal top scorer Colby Bishop or the ever-reliable Joe Rafferty weren’t included.
In truth, it’s a matter of opinion - and that’s why we want you to decide who deserves to have their named engraved on our trophy and to claim their place in Pompey history - no matter the names we’ve highlighted. It’s entirely your choice!
The winner will be presented with their prize at the Blues’ final home game of the season against Wigan on April 20, when hopefully both promotion and the League One title will already be secured.
To make your view count, nominate your Pompey player of the season via email, sending it to [email protected]. We’ll keep stock of the thousands of votes traditionally cast and look forward to revealing the winner in front of the Fratton faithful in 11 days’ time.
You have until midday on Wednesday, April 17, to have your say. Thanks in advance to all those Pompey fans who take part.
9. Paddy Lane (continued)
Meanwhile, six league assists ensures he has the numbers to back up the energy he burns each time he puts on a Pompey shirt. A real Blues warrior when he crosses the white line, Lane has been a key player in Pompey’s success to date this season. | Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
10. Abu Kamara
It’s rare to see a young loanee arrive at a club like Pompey and subsequently play such a crucial role in a potential title-winning campaign. However, Kamara has defied convention and been a constant this season as Pompey chase down a route back to the Championship. Indeed, the Norwich youngster has featured in every single league game the Blues have contested this season - a feat matched only by keeper Will Norris. His quality is there for all to see, with his pace and trickery often the spark that gets the Blues going offensively. | National World
11. Abu Kamara (continued)
His 10 league assists make him Pompey’s most reliable creative force, while his seven league goals have proved valuable over the course of the season. We keep hearing how Kamara is destined for the top. Hopefully, he’ll remember the role Pompey played in getting him there! | National World
12. Kusini Yengi
A surprise contender given the often peripheral nature of his contribution this season - but there’s no denying the Aussie rookie’s impact this season has been phenomenal. Seven league goals from 22 appearances shouldn’t be sniffed that, particularly as just six of those appearances have come as starts. Meanwhile, 11 goals in all competitions during his debut season is some achievement. Yengi grabbed the headlines before the international break after he scored a magnificent winner in that important victory over Peterborough at the Weston Homes Stadium. And who will forget how he bulldozed Bolton defender Ricardo Santos - considered one of the best in the division - into submission when Pompey came out on top in that fixture back in December. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages