Sheffield United and Barnsley FC pair lead way as NINE clubs represented in Yorkshire's Team of the Week
NO LESS than nine clubs have representatives in our first Yorkshire Post Team of the Week for the festive month of December.
There are two votes apiece for Sheffield United and Barnsley and who gets the gaffer's nod after a generally positive weekend for the White Rose?
Goalkeeper: Sam Walker (Bradford City)
Backed up his solid showing against Bolton with another exemplary clean sheet as City breached the wins column for the first time since September 27 at third-tier level versus Exeter.
Defence: Denzel Hall (Rotherham United)
Another turbo-charged performance from the Dutchman, who has made many friends since arriving at the NYS.
Marc Roberts (Barnsley)
Stood tall when the bullets were flying at Stockport on an afternoon when the Reds were so, so close to recording back-to-back shut-outs. An excellent point, nevertheless.
Matt Targett (Middlesbrough)
Pressed into service as an emergency centre-back due to injuries, the left-back was superb against Derby and also scored a cracking header.
Midfield: Mohamed Belloumi (Hull City)
Helped change the game after coming on at the interval at Stoke and produced a fine showing from the bench on a stellar afternoon in Staffordshire for the Tigers.
Leo Castledine (Huddersfield Town)
The Chelsea loanee showed his class again and contributed another goal. An elegant player.
Luca Connell (Barnsley)
Back to his best and pulled the strings for the Reds at Edgeley Park.
Sydie Peck (Sheffield United)
After his epic goal wait, he added his second in successive games, a super volley at Leicester. It crowned an authoritative performance in a breakthrough week for United.
Jordan Gibson (Doncaster Rovers)
Produced two ice-cool finishes as Rovers secured a priceless first league win in 11 matches. Timely in the extreme.
Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
Changed the narrative when he came on at the Etihad and posed City considerable problems, with his confidence fortified by a goal.
Tom Cannon (Sheffield United).
Ended a redemption week with another goal. It might just be finally happening for Cannon, who worked his socks off at a place he knows well in Leicester.
Manager/head coach: Chris Wilder (Sheffield United).
Three wins in a week, including derby day victory, has transformed the outlook at Bramall Lane.