Manager of the Month

Fri, Sep 3 2010 05:45pm BST 1
funky (mod)
funky (mod)
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FOOTBALL LEAGUE

NPOWER MANAGER OF THE MONTH

Posted on: 03.09.2010

A highly exciting opening month of the new npower Championship season has come to a close with the announcement of the nominees for the season's first Manager of the Month award.

Millwall boss Kenny Jackett in included in the month's line-up of nominees. The newly promoted side have adapted seamlessly to life in the npower Championship with three victories, including an opening day defeat of Bristol City and an emphatic 4-0 home win against Hull City.

Cardiff City Manager Dave Jones is also amongst the nominees after guiding the Bluebirds to an unbeaten start to the season, with away wins at Derby County and Portsmouth being particular highlights. The Welsh side have been especially strong at the back, conceding only two goals all month.

The impressive form of early Championship pace setters Queens Park Rangers has seen their boss Neil Warnock being listed amongst the nominees. The free scoring West Londoners have got off to a flying start picking up 10 points out of a possible 12, including a memorable 3-0 victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Roy Keane completes the line up of nominees for the August award after also presiding over an unbeaten start to the season. Ipswich Town are another side to have shown excellent early season away form with convincing wins on the road against both Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace.

The winner of the award will be announced on Thursday 9th September and presented with the new npower Manager of the Month trophy.

The nominees in full are:-

Kenny Jackett - Millwall
Dave Jones - Cardiff City
Neil Warnock - Queens Park Rangers
Roy Keane - Ipswich Town
http://www.football-league.co.uk/champio....2248204_2143999
Mon, Sep 6 2010 10:46am BST 2
Easy MOD
Easy MOD
5925 Posts
Hopefully this award won't mess thing up like it always does

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