Southampton's Player Of The Season: Who should win?

Southampton’s Player Of The Season: Who should win?

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Maya Yoshida of Southampton celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on April 5, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Fans arrive at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary’s Stadium on April 5, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) /

Southampton’s Player Awards night takes place on Thursday 4th May. With various awards available on the night, it’s a good time to run through 5 potential candidates for the top gongs.

Last year Virgil van Dijk ran away with the award in a year where anyone could’ve taken the accolade. Shane Long enjoyed a stellar season whilst Sadio Mane was also among the goals and could’ve easily taken it home himself.

Goals-wise there isn’t as much choice this season but that doesn’t mean that the list of potential candidates is any shorter than the 2015/16 season’s.

Saints Marching’s Conor Smith now takes a look at the five players with a serious shot at the annual prize.