Quote26 Michael Reddy (Grimsby)
His gazelle-like speed has caused havoc among defences and earned the Kilkenny man selection for the League Two team of the season. His 14 goals have propelled Grimsby into the play-offs and they still have an outside chance of automatic promotion.
27 Aiden McGeady (Celtic)
Injury has limited McGeady's appearances this season but he has still played a role in Celtic's title success. Found himself surplus to requirements earlier in the season but knuckled down and added increased work rate and a defensive dimension to his game which greatly pleased manager Gordon Strachan. Four goals in 20 appearances was a decent return too.
28 Jonathon Douglas (Leeds United)
Now 25 this has been the Clonesman's best season as a professional as his loan move from Blackburn has worked wonders. He has established himself as a first choice central midfielder in a promotion chasing side and scored five goals as well.
29 Mark Yeates (Colchester)
Joined Colchester on a season long loan move from Tottenham and has been a vital player in their drive towards promotion to The Championship. The left winger has been an automatic first choice all season and has scored five goals but it was his performance against Chelsea in the FA Cup that suggests he still has plenty to offer at a higher level.
30 Andy O'Brien (Portsmouth)
Jumped out of the frying pan into the fire when he left Newcastle for Portsmouth and was part of a leaky defence before Harry Redknapp arrived. His improvement since Redknapp took over was tremendous and it was a big blow for Pompey when a hamstring injury ruled him out of the final weeks of the season.
31 Andy Keogh (S****horpe)
A natural goalscorer 19-year-old Keogh has shown why S****horpe bought him from Bury by scoring 15 goals in 43 appearances. His goal in the FA Cup defeat against Manchester City suggests he can do it a higher level and he could move up a division this summer.
32 Ian Harte (Levante)
Relegation from La Liga didn't bode well for Harte and he has been anxious to return to England. When all potential deals fell through he got on with the job in hand and has helped Levante move to within touching distance of promotion with a series of steady displays and a few cracking goals.
33 Gary Doherty (Norwich)
Has finally established himself as a centre-half after years of switching between the back and the front. Doherty has excellent technique for a central defender and has established himself in the Canaries side after beginning the season in the reserves.
34 Roy Keane (Celtic)
Missed a large chunk of the season through injury and hit the headlines when Manchester United released him early from his contract. This has probably been his least influential season since he burst on the scene in 1990 but he has still looked a class act in the Hoops shirt.
35 Graham Coughlan (Sheffield Wednesday)
Possibly the best Irish player never to be capped and at 31 his chance may be gone. This teak tough centre half was a legend at former club Plymouth and quickly won over the fans at Hillsborough with his no-nonsense style. Awarded the Owls' Player of the Year after an excellent season.
36 Wayne Henderson (Brighton)
A loan spell persuaded Brighton to buy him from Aston Villa in the January transfer window and although he couldn't keep Albion in the Championship his displays earned him his senior international debut. From a famous goalkeeping family he is an excellent shot-stopper.
37 Paul Heffernan (Doncaster Rovers)
The 24-year-Wicklow man is a goal machine and 14 goals from 28 appearances is an excellent return as he took his overall career total in the English League past the 50 mark.
38 Paddy McCarthy (Leicester)
Both Craig Levein and his successor Rob Kelly are big fans of McCarthy who, although only 22, has worn the captain's armband on occasion this season. Tall and strong he doesn't shirk in the tackle but 10 yellow and two red cards suggests he needs to temper his style a tad.
39 Stephen Elliott (Sunderland)
His season has been dogged with injury but in one golden spell in October he answered all the questions about his ability to perform at the highest level. He scored two cracking goals against Manchester United and Newcastle and his lengthy absence was one of the reasons Sunderland were relegated and Mick McCarthy got fired.
40 Paul McShane (Brighton)
A season long loan from Manchester United has given the 20-year-old from Wicklow valuable first team experience and he will be hoping to make an impact at Old Trafford next season. He made mistakes along the way but his four goals from centre-half helped make up for those errors.
41 James O'Connor (Burnley)
An ever-present this season for a Burnley side with a phenomenal 49 starts. Has curbed his disciplinary problems by picking up just three yellow cards and one red this season. A busy player who can pass as well as he can tackle.
42 Alan Maybury (Leicester City)
Craig Levein went back to his former club Hearts for Maybury and the Dubliner has proved a shrewd signing. He can play right back but Leicester use him on the left and he's been an automatic first choice all season.
43 Dominic Foley (Gent)
Signed from Bohemians after impressing in the Inter Toto Cup, Foley has impressed in Belgium although his goal haul is a somewhat disappointing six goals. However, Manager George Leekens has singled him out for praise as Gent chase fourth place and a European place.
44 Stephen McPhail (Barnsley)
It's only a few years since McPhail was wowing them in the Premiership and Champions League and this season has shown plenty of evidence that he should be operating at a higher level than League One.
45 Matt Holland (Charlton)
It's been a stop start season for Mr Consistency as the injuries he so successfully avoided for most of his career have finally caught up with him. Has only started 24 games this season but he's still Mr Dependable. The departure of Alan Curbishley could spell the end of the 32-year-old's sojourn at The Valley.
46 Damien Delaney (Hull City)
The Cork defender has been an ever present this season for a Hull City side that found the Championship a big step up after successive promotions. This left-footer can also play in midfield and he hasn't looked out of place having jumped two divisions in successive seasons.
47 Stephen Hunt (Reading)
Reading's title run meant he had to settle for a place on the bench most weeks but 35 substitute appearances is surely some sort of record. He's proved to be a useful player to spring from the bench having chipped in with three goals and six assists during Reading's title run.
48 Mark Kennedy (Wolves)
Wolves were many people's tip for promotion but they even missed the play-offs. However, skipper Kennedy was one of their most consistent performers operating down the left hand side and scoring twice from 40 appearances.
49 Colin Healy (Livingston)
Two broken legs meant he hadn't played a first team game since 2003 but the Corkman returned to action in March and showed that he is back to his best with a series of impressive performances. An earlier return might have kept Livingstone in the Scottish Premier League but Healy's going to have no problems when his short-term contract expires.
50 Kevin Thornton (Coventry)
The 19-year-old midfielder has just signed a new two-year-old contract with the Sky Blues and is definitely one for the future although Mickey Adams insists he has a lot to learn. A brother of Sean, the Drogheda youngster has broken into the first team and is exciting when on the ball.
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