Reading FC fans have their say on player of the season

Reading's Joey van den Berg, Liam Kelly and Mo Barrow. Credit: Eddie Greville

Reading FC supporters have been having their say on who they think should be named the club's player of the season.

There are not many stand-out names to choose from in what has been a hugely disappointing season for all concerned.

However, two names worthy of the accolade are Mo Barrow and Liam Kelly, according to fans on getreading's Reading FC Facebook page.

Loyal Royals were asked to name their most impressive player of the season and the pair were by far the most common answers.

Dean Corcoran said: "Barrow has been the most impressive player he works his socks off every game," while Jeremy Denton said: "Has to be Barrow, only player who looks half decent and consistently causes opposition problems."

Other fans echoed these thoughts backing Barrow with Jack Johnson saying: "Barrow all the way, been outstanding all season long without a shadow of a doubt," while Adam Lethbridge simply joked: "Mo Brainer."

Barrow, a summer signing from new manager Paul Clement's former club Swansea City, has arguably been the most threatening player for Royals this season.

The Gambian star has chipped in with some important goals too, including the winner in the 1-0 success at Leeds United earlier in the season and has assisted in four goals.

Reading's Mo Barrow. Credit: Eddie Greville

Kelly, meanwhile, is the other player to have caught the eye of Reading fans.

The midfielder struggled to live up to the heights of last season at the start of the campaign but has impressed in a struggling side in recent weeks.

The 21-year-old was also called up for international duty recently by the Republic of Ireland but turned it down, instead wanting to pursue ambitions of playing for England.

Fan Denise Lee said: "Liam Kelly - he's a little whippet and gives 100 per cent every game," while David Andrews said Kelly would "definitely be right up there" in the standings.

Another supporter Lynn Marshall described the player as "a little terrier" while others said it should be Kelly for his goals this season.

A few other Reading players were suggested by fans with some more serious than others.

William Price said Vito Mannone for carrying on after the death of his mother at the end of the year, Linda Purdy, Margaret Saunders and Victoria all picked Chris Gunter while Liam Moore and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson were also put forward as suggestions.

Some of the less serious answers included: "None, they've all been rubbish," from Chris Scott, Andy Hanson who said Kingsley the mascot and Andy Hanson who said: "Glad you never asked for team of the season!"

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