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Burnley’s Maxime Esteve deserves to be in mix for Championship Player of the Year

Is Maxime Esteve such a ridiculous shout for Championship Player of the Year? The Burnley man certainly couldn’t have done much more.
CLASS ACT: Maxime Esteve has shone in the Clarets’ backline this season PICTURE: Alamy

A fresh take on football by Chris Dunlavy

Is Maxime Esteve such a ridiculous shout for Championship Player of the Year? The Burnley man certainly couldn’t have done much more.
In a year when no Championship forward has made a compelling case to even make the shortlist, it would be churlish to ignore the Clarets’ record-breaking defensive unit.
Yes, it’s been a team effort.
Scott Parker’s safety-first (and second, and third) system provides more protection than the presidential bunker at the White House, and means his defenders are rarely exposed.

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