Hull City's big contenders for coveted individual crown with run-in gathering pace

Hull City will hope the remaining four games of the Championship season will be season-defining with the Tigers still having an outside chance of snatching a place in the top six.

Realistically, the Tigers need to collect 12 points from their remaining outings and hope at some point in their final three outings of the regular season, Norwich City slip up or West Brom have a cataclysmic implosion.

Irrespective of what may or may not happen over the final three weekends of a pulsating Championship season, this has been a campaign to remember Liam Rosenior and his City players, many of whom have developed brilliantly throughout the past nine months or so.

As we head towards the end of the campaign, it's time to reflect on those players who have been at the top of their game and there have been plenty, but we've whittled it down to just 10 for fans to vote on.

To qualify to be in the conversation for the crown, players had to have played a minimum of 25 league games which unfortunately excludes the likes of Liverpool loanee Fabio Carvalho who has bagged eight goals in 16 appearances since his January move.

Have a look at the nominees and then cast your vote at the bottom....

Alfie Jones

No player has played more games than the 41 Alfie Jones has this season. The only game he missed was at QPR in December through a knock and the Tigers lost 2-0 with one of their least impressive displays of the season, showing what a big miss he was. Jones has been a hugely impressive performer throughout the campaign building a terrific partnership alongside Jacob Greaves.

Lewie Coyle

The skipper of the ship and arguably, along with Jacob Greaves, the most improved player in City's squad. Coyle had developed into one of the best right-backs in the Championship this season but was equally adept at playing in the middle or on the left when required. He's such a pivotal figure both on the pitch and in the dressing room. The epitome of what a club captain should be and is a worthy contender.

Jacob Greaves

Arguably one of the stand-out performers for City this season, and like Jones, has been an almost ever-present in Rosenior's side, and hugely important. Greaves' development this season has been nothing short of tremendous and his selection in the Championship's Team of the Season is entirely justified. And for those who were there, that stoppage-time winner at Huddersfield Town will live long in the memory.

Tyler Morton

The dynamic midfielder has enjoyed a really good season after joining on deadline day in the summer from Liverpool. Morton has built a really positive relationship with Jean Michael Seri and no doubt, has learned so much from the experienced Ivorian throughout the campaign.

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Regan Slater

If ever there was an award for the most reliable performer, it would have to go to Regan for another solid and consistent campaign, which has seen him play pretty much every position apart from in goal. Rarely has he let his side down this season and like his colleagues, has made big strides in his development.

Ozan Tufan

A firm fan favourite since the moment he arrived, Tufan's season has been a really positive one for the most part. Like any other player, he's had dips in form, but his return of nine goals is his best for City and you'd back him to reach double figures before the end of the season. And maybe, just maybe, he's got a special one in store for Watford on Saturday. Tufan's hat-trick against Sheffield Wednesday early in the season was a highlight, and so, too, the thunderous effort to kick things off against QPR at the weekend among his nine goals.

Jean Michael Seri

Another of Liam Rosenior's dependables. Mika was a big miss during the winter months while he was out in his home country making history and winning the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast. He might be 34, but his game has developed significantly under Rosenior, a point showcased perfectly when he picked the pocket of Lewis O'Brien to slam in the second against Middlesbrough last midweek.

Ryan Allsop

The goalkeeper has come in for some heavy criticism at times from some supporters this season, and while he will admit to having made some key errors, he's also made a significant contribution to City's performances, especially away from the MKM Stadium. Allsop is pivotal to how Rosenior's side play and he's played his part with nine clean sheets.

Liam Delap

In the first portion of the season before his untimely injury, Liam Delap was a real menace for opposition defenders. His goal on the opening day at Norwich set the tone and he's continued since then rattling in seven and a couple of assists. Picking up that knee issue early in the New Year robbed both him and City of a real talent playing at the top of his game and full of confidence.

Jaden Philogene

The winger has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at City following his move from Aston Villa and owing to his fine form, he's built himself a fruitful career with England's Under-21s, which has seen him link up with Delap and Morton. When he's on form, he's been a delight to watch this season and has played a big part in the Tigers being in the play-off conversation with 11 goals and six assists to his name.

Have your say on who should be the City Player of the Season by voting in the form below....