Russell has been in great form for the Diamonds

Airdrie United striker Allan Russell has been named the Second Division's Player of the Year.

Russell, who is a transfer target for Kilmarnock, has scored 24 goals for the Diamonds, who will be involved in the promotion play-off.

The Rugby Park club failed with a January bid for the 27-year-old.

Ross County striker Andrew Barrowman, Alan Trouten of Queen's Park and Ayr United winger Ryan Stevenson were the other players on the shortlist.

Russell said: "I'm honoured. A lot of it's down to my team-mates and I'd like to thank the people that have voted for me.

"Airdrie probably should have won the league but we've got the play-offs to look forward to now and we need to be successful in them."