The shortlist for the October Player and Manager of the Month awards in the Novira Cymru Leagues has been confirmed.
The fans’ vote will be combined with a league and independent voting panel to determine the winners.
Novira Cymru Leagues October Awards
Novira Cymru Premier
Manager of the Month
Mark Allen – Airbus UK Broughton
It was a perfect month for newly-promoted Airbus UK Broughton as Mark Allen’s side claimed a maximum 12 points from four games with victories over Trefelin, Llandudno, Cambrian United and Caernarfon Town. The Wingmakers also scored an impressive 13 goals in the process.
John Disney – Connah’s Quay Nomads
Connah’s Quay Nomads enjoyed an undefeated October in the Novira Cymru Premier with three wins and a draw from their four games. Although they dropped two points in their last match, John Disney’s side held champions The New Saints to a 0-0 draw at Park Hall.
Craig Harrison – The New Saints
Although a 0-0 draw with Connah’s Quay Nomads last weekend denied Craig Harrison’s side maximum return from their four league games, The New Saints made a huge statement with two 9-0 victories over Cambrian United and Ammanford, while also defeating Holywell Town 6-1 away from home.
Player of the Month
Dan Cowan – Connah’s Quay Nomads
An ever-present figure for Connah’s Quay Nomads during their undefeated October, Dan Cowen captained the side in their last three league games and has played a key role in a defence that conceded just one goal during the month.
Jack Flint – Flint Town United
The 21-year-old goalkeeper has played every minute of every match for Flint Town United in October and conceded just one goal in four games. Flint Town United claimed three wins from four games during the month with the shot-stopper playing a huge part in that return.
Rhys Hughes – The New Saints
The New Saints scored 24 goals during October with Rhys Hughes contributing five of those goals and two assists. The summer signing from Connah’s Quay Nomads has quickly settled into his new surroundings and has become an important part of Craig Harrison’s side.
George Peers – Airbus UK Broughton
A familiar name in the monthly award shortlist, the 26-year-old has been in fine form for Airbus UK Broughton during October. George Peers scored an incredible nine goals in four games including a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Llandudno.
Novira Cymru North
Manager of the Month
Darren Garmey – Holyhead Hotspur
It was an undefeated month for Holyhead Hotspur as Darren Garmey’s side claimed 10 points from a possible 12 with victories over Denbigh Town, Buckley Town and Penryncoch as well as a 1-1 draw with Caersws. The side had only won one league match before October.
Eddie Maurice-Jones – Denbigh Town
Despite their defeat to Holyhead Hotspur, recently-appointed manager Eddie Maurice-Jones guided his side to victories over Guilsfield and CPD Llanuwchllyn. Six points during October has moved Denbigh Town away from the relegation places in the Novira Cymru North.
Jay Owen – Newtown
Newtown have enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign and went undefeated throughout October with victories over Mold Alexandra and Buckley while also claiming draws against Bangor City 1876 and Rhyl 1879. Jay Owen’s side head into November second in the table.
Player of the Month
Callum Francis-Jones – Caersws
Ever-present for Caersws throughout October, 20-year-old Callum Francis-Jones has been in excellent form for his side in the league with three goals and an assist in four games. Those goals have proved crucial with Caersws drawing all four of their games during the month.
Connor Owen – Holyhead Hotspur
The 21-year-old has enjoyed an impressive month for Holyhead Hotspur, headlined by scoring both goals in the 2-0 win over Buckley Town. Connor Owen also scored twice and claimed an assist in the 4-2 win over Denbigh Town and scored the first goal in the 3-1 win over Penrhyncoch.
Tomos Owen – Holyhead Hotspur
The captain has played every minute of every game for Holyhead Hotspur during October as his side claimed three wins and a draw from their four games. Tomas Owen played a key role in the 3-1 win against Penrhyncoch as he contributed two assists.
Okera Simmonds – Bala Town
Despite Bala Town not claiming a win during October, Okera Simmonds has been crucial in the side drawing three of their four games. Simmonds scored twice in the 3-3 draw with Caersws and opened the scoring in the 1-1 draw with Brickfield Rangers, while also scoring in the 3-2 defeat to Buckley Town.
Novira Cymru South
Manager of the Month
Steve Berry – Pontardawe Town
Pontardawe Town claimed seven points from a possible nine with an undefeated October. Steve Berry’s side registered victories over Trethomas Bluebirds and Carmarthen Town while also holding Llantwit Major to a 1-1 draw.
Craig Hopkins – Ynyshir Albions
It was an excellent month for Ynyshir Albions as Craig Hopkins’ side defeated Treowen Stars, Llanelli Town and Pure Swansea. In addition to claiming maximum points, the side also scored 12 goals in those three league games.
Ben Stait – Caerau Ely
Caerau Ely also a positive return as Ben Stait’s side won three of their four league games, claiming victories over Afan Lido, Aberystwyth Town and Caerphilly Athletic. Impressively, the side did not concede a single goal in those three wins.
Player of the Month
Joseff Haig – Ynyshir Albions
The 21-year-old has played an important role in Ynyshir Albion’s enjoying a perfect month. Joseff Haig scored a hat-trick in the 6-2 win over Llanelli Town and then scored another two goals for his side in the 4-2 victory over Pure Swansea last weekend.
Harry Irving – Caerau Ely
Goalkeeper Harry Irving has had a month to remember for Caerau Ely with three clean-sheets from four games as his side claimed nine points from a possible 12 during October. The side head into November sitting third in the Novira Cymru South.
Sam Johnson – Newport City
The 30-year-old finished the month in style for Newport City with consecutive hat-tricks in the 4-4 draw against Pontypridd United and in the 3-2 victory over Llantwit Major. Sam Johnson also claimed a goal and an assist for his side in the 3-2 defeat to Caerphilly Athletic.
Tom Stokes – Llantwit Major
Llantwit Major claimed two wins and a draw from their five league games during the month, with 21-year-old Tom Stokes scoring in fixtures against Pontypridd United, Pontardawe Town, Caerau Ely and Newport City. Stokes had not found the back of the net for his side in the league this season prior to October.
