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HEROES, VILLAINS AND THE ONES WHO SURPRISED US

Chris Dunlavy unveils his EFL alternative roll of honour for season 2016-17

Chris Dunlavy

ANTHONY Knockaert was a deserved winner of the Championship player of the year. Billy Sharp and John Marquis earned their gongs, too.
But, for all the plaudits handed out at the Park Lane Hilton last month, there were many other – often dubious – achievements that went unrecognised.
So, in the interests of redressing the balance, here are the FLP’s alternative awards for the 2016-17 season:
COMEBACK OF THE YEAR: JAMES VAUGHAN
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