Sheffield United and Barnsley dominate latest Yorkshire Post team of the week as Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City men make the cut

By Leon Wobschall
Published 20th Dec 2022, 16:05 BST
STELLAR showings from Barnsley and Sheffield United in our final Yorkshire Post Team of the Week before the festive season.

The Reds and Blades - on a good run of form - have no less than four player nominations apiece, with votes also for Hull City (2) and Sheffield Wednesday (1). Here's the latest line-up…

Goalkeeper

Cameron Dawson (Sheffield Wednesday) – Made his point emphatically in his first league game for the club in two years, saving the Owls' bacon with a key late penalty save. Fully justified being given the nod ahead of David Stockdale.

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Sheffield United's John Egan celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at the DW Stadium, Wigan. Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire.Sheffield United's John Egan celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at the DW Stadium, Wigan. Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire.
Sheffield United's John Egan celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at the DW Stadium, Wigan. Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

Defence

Lewie Coyle (Hull City) – Got through a spate of work on the right against Sunderland and was a good outlet.

Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) – One of the most consistent players on the Yorkshire football scene so far this season. Wonderfully assured, as he was at Wigan. Made a key late goal-saving tackle.

John Egan (Sheffield United) – Commanding both in attack and in defence and helped himself to a key goal at Wigan.

Ryan Woods of Hull City (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)Ryan Woods of Hull City (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)
Ryan Woods of Hull City (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Mads Andersen (Barnsley) – Dominant, unflustered and in control. Arguably League One's stand-out defender.

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Liam Kitching (Barnsley) – Hit some great diagonals to Jordan Williams against Burton and is another Reds player in good working order.

Midfield

Ryan Woods (Hull City) – Pulled the strings against Sunderland and showed the talent he has. Set up City's equaliser.

Michael Duff, manager of Barnsley. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)Michael Duff, manager of Barnsley. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Michael Duff, manager of Barnsley. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Luca Connell (Barnsley) – Just edges out team-mate Herbie Kane after an imposing performance against Burton.

Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) – Having a ball in 2022-23 and Wigan struggled to handle him for spells. A real box of tricks and set up Sharp's winner.

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Forwards

Devante Cole (Barnsley) – Continued his outstanding campaign under Michael Duff with a close-range double to take his season's tally to eight. A player who has been rejuvenated this term, quite simply.

Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) – Making up for lost time with two goals in his past two games on the Championship's resumption. Form can be temporary, but class is permanent.

Manager

Michael Duff (Barnsley) – His Reds side are solid, consistent, durable and professional at the minute and have won their last five league matches. Good numbers at a good juncture.

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