The City captain scored twice in four games last month to help fire the Tigers right into the automatic promotion race.

He ensured that his side still have plenty to play for on the final day of the season after scoring the winner against Crystal Palace at the KC Stadium, adding to his goal in the 3-1 win at Barnsley.

Ashbee will be up against James Beattie of Sheffield United, Zoltan Gera of West Brom and Stoke's Glenn Whelan when the winner is announced on Monday's Big League Weekend 2 programme on Sky Sports 1.