David Flitcroft has praised David Perkins and Martin Cranie who won Barnsley's Player of the Year awards on Saturday but says the whole squad deserve trophies for their performances since he has been manager.

 

The Supporters' Player of the Year is Perkins, who has played 39 times for the Reds this season scoring one goal, an injury-tie screamer to earn a 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Palace.

 

Cranie was voted by his colleagues as Players' Player of the Year. In a season in which every player has missed at least ten matches, only Chris Dagnall has made more appearances than Cranie who has started 38 times and come on as a substitute twice.

 

"Cranes goes unnoticed but to the trained eye, he is one of the most intelligent centre-halves in this league," said Flitcroft.

 

"He's a top person, the lads love him and he's a special talent.

 

"As for Perks, we all know what he brings to the table with energy and courage. If I need to change anything tactically I get Perks over to the touchline.

 

"But the awards could be endless for all the players since I have been manager."

 

Young Player of the Year went to Danny Rose who has made nine substitute's appearances this season and who scored crucial late goals against Burnley and Ipswich. Academy Scholar of Year was Rhys Oates while Thomas Clare won the Young Academy Player of the Year award.