National League announce award winners for October

LINCOLN CITY boss Danny Cowley has picked up his first Manager of the Month award of the season, earning the accolade for October.

The Imps earned 14 points in the month, joint most with leaders Forest Green Rovers, and also made it through to the first round of the to continue the club's great start to the season.

Rovers weren't left empty handed, however, with goalkeeper Sam Russell named the Player of the Month after a string of fine performances.

Russell was just 16 minutes away from equaling the League record of eight consecutive clean sheets. The run may have been ended at 744 minutes without conceding but it has helped Rovers maintain their great early season form.

In the , Kevin Wilkin took home the Manager of the Month award after a great month for his side, including two FA Cup wins to set up a trip to League One side Gillingham.

The Player of the Month went to 1883's Josh Gillies who has been instrumental in Darlo's rise to second in the league.

Ex- boss Ian Allinson was rewarded in the with his side picking up three wins and scoring 12 goals in October alongside two FA Cup victories.

And fresh off signing for League Two outfit Portsmouth, with the deal set to go through in January, Borough forward Jamal Lowe was named the Player of the Month after three goals in the month for the Beavers.

Danny and Nicky Cowley with the Manager of the Month award. PIC: National League
Danny and Nicky Cowley with the Manager of the Month award. PIC: National League

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