IT's been running for over 40 years - and we want you to tell us who this year's Southampton player of the season is.

Since 1973/74, the Daily Echo has been running the annual Saints fans' player of the season vote.

This year, Ronald Koeman's side have turned in another superb effort, cementing themselves as one of the top sides in English football.

But who will join the stellar list of names, which includes three-time winner Matt Le Tissier, as well as the likes of Mick Channon, Kevin Keegan, Peter Shilton, Jimmy Case, Alan Shearer and Rickie Lambert.

Each day, the Daily Echo will be profiling one of the nominees on the ballot below - but you don't have to wait.

Voting is already open - simply select your choice from the names below.

Voting closes at 11.59pm on Thursday May 12. Once votes from the ballot above been added to the votes received by post, the Daily Echo will announce the 43rd winner of the award.