The winners of July/August’s Player and Manager of the Month awards across the JD Cymru Leagues have been confirmed.
JD Cymru Premier
Manager of the Month
Tony Pennock – Haverfordwest County
While Tony Pennock and his Haverfordwest County side would have preferred the distraction of European football this summer, concentrating their efforts into the domestic game has reaped rewards with an undefeated start, culminating with a convincing 3-0 win over Newtown last weekend. They have only dropped points with two draws against the two teams currently above them in the table.
Player of the Month
Ryan Reynolds – Cardiff Met
Four goals from the opening six games in all competitions has quickly-ensured that Ryan Reynolds has endeared himself to the Cardiff Met faithful after switching from Penybont in the summer. Reynolds has been a vital contributor to their undefeated start to the campaign and his goals have been impressive strikes too.
JD Cymru North
Manager of the Month
Mark Allen – Airbus UK Broughton
Not to waste a pun, Airbus UK Broughton are indeed flying high at the top of the JD Cymru North table with a perfect record of six victories from their opening six league games. A 7-0 victory over Denbigh Town on the opening day set the tone, with Mark Allen’s men scoring 22 goals so far and conceding just two.
Player of the Month
Danny Warren – Airbus UK Broughton
After two prolific seasons in the JD Cymru North with Mold Alexandra, Danny Warren made the switch to Airbus in the summer and has hit the ground running with seven goals and three assists in six league games so far. His best performance came in the 7-0 win over Denbigh Town on the opening day as he scored twice and provided two assists.
JD Cymru South
Manager of the Month
Mark Dunford – Trethomas Bluebirds
The only undefeated team in the JD Cymru South come the end of August, newly-promoted Trethomas Bluebirds have proved themselves to be the surprise package this season, scoring 14 goals in the opening six games. Mark Dunford’s side earned 14 points from a possible 18, only denied a maximum tally by conceding late equalisers against Trefelin and Caerau Ely.
Player of the Month
Liam Eason – Pontypridd United
With eight goals in the JD Cymru South already this season, Liam Eason made the switch to Pontypridd United from Cambrian United in the summer and has made an immediate impression at his new club. The 26-year old has been a consistent performer despite results not always going their way since their relegation from the JD Cymru Premier, and will be pivotal to their ambition of returning there at the first time of asking.
