COLIN Hendry is the choice of Lancashire Evening Telegraph readers as their Blackburn Rovers Player of the Year.

But it was a close call after an excellent response to our telephone poll, with the central defender just pipping skipper Tim Sherwood for the nomination.

Hundreds of readers have called our Info-Connect line to register their votes and it was neck-and-neck for much of the way between two men who have been outstanding at Ewood this season.

Henning Berg's consistent performances were also reflected by third place in our exclusive poll. GARY Parkinson is the choice of Lancashire Evening Telegraph readers as their Burnley Player of the Year.

But it was a close call after an excellent response to our telephone poll, with the defender just pipping rising star Chris Brass for the nomination.

Hundreds of readers have called our Info-Connect line to register their votes and it was neck-and-neck for much of the way between two men who have been outstanding at Turf Moor this season.

Marlon Beresford's consistent performances were also reflected by third place in our exclusive poll.

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