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The FLP’s Alternative Awards 2016-17: Best Signing of the Season

Burton Albion midfielder Jackson Irvine proves shrewd business in helping the Brewers to survive in the Championship

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Three hundred grand wouldn’t buy you a fingernail in the these days, yet that’s what paid Ross County for last summer.

In return, the got ten goals – a fifth of their total – from midfield. Those goals played a pivotal role in keeping the Brewers in the Championship, with boss now aware that his Aussie international will be on several clubs’ summer shopping lists.

“He’s ambitious and he wants to play at the highest level he can,” said . “I think that’ll be the when it happens.”

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