The shortlist for the March Player and Manager of the Month awards in the JD Cymru Leagues has been confirmed.
The fans’ vote will be combined with a league and independent voting panel to determine the winners.
JD Cymru Leagues March Awards
JD Cymru Premier
Manager of the Month
Andy Dyer – Briton Ferry Llansawel
Briton Ferry Llansawel accumulated seven points during March and only conceded one goal in four games. 2-0 victories over Llanelli Town and Cardiff Met were followed by a 0-0 draw with Flint Town United. However, the side were narrowly defeat at Haverfordwest County by a single goal.
Craig Harrison – The New Saints
The champions added another nine points to their total for the campaign as Craig Harrison’s side claimed victories over Connah’s Quay Nomads, Penybont and Caernarfon Town. The only blot on their March copybook was delivered in a 2-0 defeat to Colwyn Bay.
Michael Wilde – Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay enjoyed an undefeated month in March as the side claimed seven points from their three league games. The only goal the side conceded was in their 3-1 win over Barry Town United before champions The New Saints were beaten. Michael Wilde’s side ended the month with a 0-0 draw at Penybont.
Player of the Month
Cameron Ferguson – Bala Town
The Scottish forward was in fine form for his side in March with three goals in as many games. Ferguson earned his side a point in a 1-1 draw with Flint Town United before scoring the winner in the 1-0 victory over Haverfordwest County and then added the consolation goal in the 2-1 defeat to Cardiff Met.
Will Fuller – Briton Ferry Llansawel
The 32-year-old goalkeeper has played a key role in Briton Ferry Llansawel’s push for a play-off place and kept three clean sheets during March as the side claimed seven points against Llanelli Town, Cardiff Met and Flint Town United.
Fumpa Mwandwe – Cardiff Met
Having played every minute of every game for Cardiff Met during March, Fumpa Mwandwe scored two winning goals for his side. The 25-year-old was on target in the 2-1 victory over Llanelli Town and then scored the deciding goal in another 2-1 win over Bala Town a week later.
Lewis Sirrell – Colwyn Bay
Ever-present for Colwyn Bay in March, the experience of Lewis Sirrell has been an important part of their undefeated month. The 32-year-old also claimed his second league goal of the season when he opened the scoring in the impressive 2-0 win over The New Saints.
JD Cymru North
Manager of the Month
Mark Allen – Airbus UK Broughton
Airbus UK Broughton kept the pressure on Llandudno during March as Mark Allen’s side scored an impressive 20 goals in five games. The side claimed 12 points with victories over Caersws, Brickfield Rangers, Mold Alexandra and Guilsfield, only dropping points with a 3-2 defeat away to Denbigh Town.
Jordan Hadaway – Llandudno
It was another perfect month for league leaders Llandudno as Jordan Hadaway’s side registered victories over Holywell Town, Guilsfield and Caersws. The side only conceded one goal in the process and are now favourites to lift the league title with three games remaining.
Gari Lewis – Penrhyncoch
Penrhyncoch claimed an impressive three wins from four games during March, the first time this season the side have won three consecutive games. Following a 2-0 victory at Buckley Town, the side defeated Holyhead Hotspur 1-0 before edging past Flint Mountain with a 3-2 win.
Player of the Month
Jamie Breese – Holywell Town
Holywell Town suffered just one defeat in March with Jamie Breese scoring four goals for his side. The 34-year-old was on target in the 2-1 defeat to Llandudno and then scored twice in the 3-1 win over Caersws. Breese then claimed his 23rd goal of the campaign in the 4-4 draw with Guilsfield.
Rhydian Davies – Penrhyncoch
Having played every minute of every game for Penrhyncoch in March, Rhydian Davies also contributed two goals for his side in the 3-2 victory over Flint Mountain. The 30-year-old now has five league goals for the season.
Haci Ozlu – Gresford Athletic
The 24-year-old has enjoyed an excellent season for Gresford Athletic this season and continued that form by scoring in every game for his side during March. Ozlu was on target against Holyhead Hotspur, Newtown, Ruthin Town and Mold Alexandra, taking his total for the campaign to 10 league goals.
George Peers – Airbus UK Broughton
Airbus UK Broughton have not been short of goals during the month, and George Peers helped himself to another four. The 25-year-old scored the winning goal against Caersws before scoring twice in the 8-0 win over Mold Alexandra and again in the 3-2 defeat to Denbigh Town.
JD Cymru South
Manager of the Month
Andy Hill – Trefelin
A fifteen-point return during March has put Andy Hill’s Trefelin side on the verge of the JD Cymru South title with the side scoring 22 goals in the process. However, Cambrian United remain on their heels after claiming a 4-0 win over Trefelin to end their undefeated run of results.
Lee Surman – Afan Lido
Four wins from six games in March has moved Lee Surman’s Afan Lido away from the bottom positions in the table. Impressive victories against Ammanford, Llantwit Major, Treowen Stars and Aberystwyth Town were interrupted by defeats to Caerau Ely and Cambrian United.
Liam Williams – Cambrian United
Cambrian United played seven games during March and remained undefeated with five victories and two draws. A convincing 4-0 win over title rivals Trefelin was the headline result and ensures they head into the final weekend of the season still with a chance of claiming top spot.
Player of the Month
Jack Bevan – Llantwit Major
It proved to be an excellent month for the 21-year-old as he scored six goals in as many games. Jack Bevan was on target in victories over Treowen Stars, Pontypridd United and Cwmbran Celtic, and also in defeats to Ammanford and Afan Lido. Bevan scored twice in the 4-0 win away to Pontypridd.
Luke Gullick – Caerau Ely
The 39-year-old rolled back the years during March, scoring five goals in six games for his side including a double in the 4-1 win over Llantwit Major. Caerau Ely were undefeated through the month while Luke Gullick now has nine league goals for the season.
Lewis Reed – Carmarthen Town
Following his arrival from Afan Lido, Lewis Reed scored his first two goals for Carmarthen Town in the 4-4 draw with Newport City on St. David’s Day and his form continued with further goals against Trethomas Bluebirds, Cardiff Draconians and another double in the 7-0 win over Baglan Dragons.
Liam Thomas – Carmarthen Town
The 34-year-old scored seven goals for Carmarthen Town during March, scoring twice on three separate occasions against Newport City, Trethomas Bluebirds and Baglan Dragons. Thomas was also on target in the 3-2 win over Cardiff Draconians and now has 15 league goals in the current campaign.
