Oxford United player of the season: who should win?

The U’s have had a tough season, a poor start seeing them now in the midst of a relegation with four Championship matches remaining.

Matt Bloomfield’s men are currently two points from safety but have only suffered one defeat in their last eight games with a 2-0 win over Watford last time out.

The Yellows have utilised a large squad this campaign under two managers and the Oxford Mail has taken a look at who the standout performers and who deserves the end of season accolade.

Jack Currie

In his first season as a first-choice Championship left back, Currie has proved his worth at this level with 34 appearances in all competitions.

Oxford United left back Jack Currie (Image: Jason Dawson)

The 24-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell at Leyton Orient last season and has transitioned into the second tier with ease.

Currie has offered a great combination of defensive solidity and attacking balance, his left foot allowing the likes of Myles Peart-Harris ahead of him to cut inside.

He has managed one assist but tops the charts for tackles (3.3) and interceptions (1.9) per 90 in the Oxford squad.

Stan Mills

Playing 42 times for the U’s this season, there have only been three games where Mills has not featured.

The winger was not a first choice name on many occasions under previous head coach Gary Rowett, but the 24-year-old has always been positive and consistent in his displays.

Stan Mills goal (Image: Michael Allen)

Under Bloomfield, Mills has shown himself to be a consistently impressive Championship winger, direct and always a problem for his opposing number.

His three goals in the league this season have all contributed to important wins over Derby County, Southampton, and most recently West Bromwich Albion.

Will Lankshear

A huge hit with the U’s faithful, the 20-year-old has been a sterling addition, contributing 10 goals in all competitions as the club’s top scorer.

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Turning down other loan offers in January, Lankshear opted to see out the season in OX4 and without his goals Oxford could very well have seen themselves already relegated.

Will Lankshear celebrates tapping in Oxford United’s second goal against Preston (Image: Oxford United)

The Spurs loanee has cemented himself as the first choice striker over the course of the season, demonstrating a natural instinct for goal that has seen him tipped for the top of the game.

An honourable mention goes to summer signing Brian De Keersmaecker who was exemplary before his injury and operation in February and still remains top of statistic such as assists (5) and chances created (37) in the U’s squad despite being out for two months.

Sam Long has also proved his doubters wrong yet again, becoming a crucial part of the recently successful back four and demonstrated his outstanding versatility, leadership, and reliability,

Oxford United reporter Malachi Obrey’s pick: Stan Mills.