I voted Bannan and it was a toss up between him and Vaulks - but just like Bannan, Vaulks hasn’t been consistent all season either, although I’m the first to admit he’s been a man mountain for us in recent weeks.
Some of my rationale in voting for Bannan was sentimental but the main reason has been for his leadership, not just on the pitch but also in terms of galvanising the players and helping instil some belief in them, as well as maintaining team spirit off it. I’m the first to admit that his best days are behind him though and that this ought to be his swan song season at S6, at least as a guaranteed first team player anyway.
I’d say Valentin is arguably our most improved player over the course of the season and I think we’ve got a real find in him. Had he shown the form at the beginning of the season that he’s showing now he’d have been on my shortlist for player of the season, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of him in an Owls shirt next season.