For Aaron Collins, the recognition of being nominated for the EFL League One Player of the Season prize brings a sense of satisfaction and validation, but his goals for this campaign remain unfulfilled.
The Bristol Rovers star has been nominated alongside ex-Gas striker Jonson Clarke-Harris and Sheffield Wednesday talisman Barry Bannan for the prize. While his two rivals for the award are vying for promotion, Collins has been the standout star of a mid-table team with 15 goals and 12 assists in the third tier, making him one of the most dynamic and productive players in the country.
Being in esteemed company for a meaningful award is a fillip for the Welshman, although the sense of unfinished business is apparent when he sits down for this interview at The Quarters. He knows he has had an excellent season, but he also knows it could have been much better with his goal and assist returns tailing off since the turn of the year.
