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TOP AWARD LIFTS AJAYI AS MILLERS DIG IN DEEP

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The LeaguePaper Team
14 April 2019

By Tom Blackett

WINNER: Semi Ajayi celebrates and, inset, with his trophy

ROTHERHAM United’s Semi Ajayi believes winning the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award for March is the perfect confidence boost heading into the end of season run-in.
Having made the transition from defence to midfield, the 25-year-old weighed in with five goals in a storming month.
After picking up his Player of the Month gong, Ajayi said: “It is a massive honour, and it is something I am really pleased to receive.
“I have to say, though, that the award is a team effort.
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