The winners of January’s Player and Manager of the Month awards across the JD Cymru Leagues have been confirmed.
JD Cymru Premier
Manager of the Month
Craig Harrison – The New Saints
The champions once again showed their title credentials in January by taking maximum points from three games. Craig Harrison’s side conceded just once in victories over Bala Town, Colwyn Bay and Barry Town United to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Player of the Month
Rhys Hughes – Connah’s Quay Nomads
With two goals and three assists for Connah’s Quay Nomads this month, Rhys Hughes has made a telling contribution to their undefeated January with a 3-1 win over Barry Town United followed by a pair of 2-2 draws against Caernarfon Town and Colwyn Bay.
JD Cymru North
Manager of the Month
Mark Allen – Airbus UK Broughton
An impressive four wins from four games in January from Mark Allen’s side as the Wingmakers defeated Flint Mountain, Holyhead Hotspur, Gresford Athletic and Penrhyncoch. The side now head into February top of the JD Cymru North table.
Player of the Month
Jamie Breese – Holywell Town
Striker Jamie Breese continued his excellent form in front of goal for Holywell Town in January as the 34-year-old scored against Holyhead Hotspur, Ruthin Town and Gresford Athletic. Breese now has 18 league goals for the season and leads the charts for both goals and assists.
JD Cymru South
Manager of the Month
Andy Hill – Trefelin
It was another perfect month for Andy Hill’s Trefelin as the promotion challengers defeated Trethomas Bluebirds, Caerau Ely and Ammanford, scoring nine goals in three games.
Player of the Month
Liam Eason – Cambrian United
The leading goalscorer in the JD Cymru South this season, 27-year-old Liam Eason scored his 16th goal of the league campaign in the 1-0 win over Pontypridd United before contributing assists in both of their remaining January fixtures.
