Championship Centre Back of the Year..

The rock of any team, the centre back position is vital to any team and sometimes they can make or break a good team. A long list to choose from but here is six players that had very good seasons.

Richard Stearman

Stearman has certainly come on leaps and bounds recently and his potential has be showcased. The former Leicester City man performances this term has made him a certain first choice and looks that the step up to the Premier League won't be that big.

On May 3rd, he scored an injury time winner against Doncaster Rovers, which was his first for the club as he finished the season on a high note. He will be lofting his Championship winners medal proudly.

Roger Johnson

His constant decent performances this term impressed the Cardiff City faithful so much they made him the club's player of the year. After missing out on promotion this term, Cardiff may find it hard to keep the defender as he won many admirers from many top division clubs.

His defensive partnership with Glenn Loovens has proved the real force as Cardiff missed out on the playoffs.

Matthew Kilgallon

Kilgallon joined Sheffield United on a huge fee from Leeds back in 2007 and at present he looks worth every penny. He has played 42 games this term and built a very good understanding with partner Chris Morgan as they are the Blades' rock at the back.

After Sheffield's failure to get out of the Championship, a move to the Premier League beckons and on this seasons' form it would be hard to argue otherwise.

Clarke Carlisle

Reached the playoff final fighting tooth and nail for the club, and duly took the man of the match award for Burnley in the final. The game finished 1-0 and that clean sheet was down to the tough tackling of Carlisle.

His fight back from numerous injuries and an alcohol problem makes Carlisle raise to the top even more inspiring. He will be playing more Premier League football next term.

Matthew Mills

Arguably, Doncaster City has been the surprise package of the championship and Mills' involvement must be credited. A tall, athletic and composed centre back was Doncaster's record signing and proved good value.

Previously at Manchester City, he's adapted to the Championship quickly and effectively as he looks a good prospect for the future.