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Travers wins February Player of the Month

Mark Travers has won the Michael Matthews Player of the Month award for February. 

He's played in all three Championship fixtures, where the Cherries have picked up a maximum of nine points, with the shot-stopper winning Man of the Match in every game. 

His standout moments include a huge save against Birmingham, with the side 2-1 up but down to ten men, preserving the lead and helping his team to a crucial victory. 

Away at Blackpool, the Ireland international then made a point-blank save before the Cherries fought back from a goal down to win the game, his contribution being the club's Moment of the Match.

A week later and a last-minute stop from Travers ensured his side were 2-1 winners over Stoke City, having fought back again to lead at the death. As a result, he received big praise from head coach, Scott Parker, in his post-match press conference. 

The 'keeper finished with 78% of the vote and beat off competition from Todd Cantwell (13.7%), Jamal Lowe (5.2%) and Lewis Cook (3.2%). 

Travers picked up his award, provided by Michael Matthews, at Vitality Stadium this week.