Yorkshire's Finest Get Their Moment in the Sun as Regional Roundup Concludes
The final Yorkshire Post Team of the Week serves up a proper mixed bag, with Hull City's Oli McBurnie bagging a brace and eight clubs getting their slice of end-of-season recognition.
Well, that's a wrap on another season of Yorkshire Post team selections, and what better way to close the book than with a proper Yorkshire pudding of a lineup - eight different clubs all getting their moment in the spotlight.
Hull City have managed to bag themselves two spots in this final Team of the Week, which seems only fair given Oli McBurnie's been busy putting Norwich City to the sword with a well-taken brace. Not bad for a Tuesday afternoon's work, though one suspects the Canaries might have preferred a quieter encounter with the Tigers.
Bradford City have also doubled up on representation, proving that the Bantams can still ruffle a few feathers when the mood takes them. Huddersfield Town have similarly secured a pair of selections, which should provide some consolation after what's been a rather mixed campaign for the Terriers.
Leeds United, never ones to be left out of a Yorkshire party, have naturally secured their place in the XI. Because heaven knows we'd never hear the end of it if they hadn't. Both Sheffield clubs have also muscled their way into the conversation - Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday ensuring the Steel City gets its due recognition in this regional love-in.
It's worth noting that this particular Team of the Week represents something of a Yorkshire showcase, with eight different clubs from across the county earning their stripes. Not a bad effort for a region that's produced everything from flat caps to proper bitter - and the occasional decent footballer.
The selection marks the end of the Yorkshire Post's regular season roundups, bringing the curtain down on another campaign of regional recognition. While these weekly selections might not set the footballing world alight, they do serve as a useful reminder that there's plenty of talent scattered across Yorkshire's various divisions.
McBurnie's double against Norwich certainly deserved recognition, and it's the sort of performance that reminds everyone why Hull City have been worth watching this season. The Scottish striker's ability to find the net when it matters has been a consistent bright spot.
As the dust settles on another season of Yorkshire football, this final Team of the Week serves as a fitting tribute to the county's enduring contribution to the beautiful game - even if some might argue the beauty is occasionally in the eye of the beholder.