{"id":16060,"date":"2025-11-05T17:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=16060"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:00:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:00:45","slug":"jd-cymru-leagues-october-player-manager-month-shortlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/jd-cymru-leagues-october-player-manager-month-shortlist\/","title":{"rendered":"JD Cymru Leagues October Player and Manager of the Month shortlist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The shortlist for the October Player and Manager of the Month awards in the JD Cymru Leagues has been confirmed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fans\u2019 vote will be combined with a league and independent voting panel to determine the winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vote here!<\/a>

JD Cymru Leagues October Awards<\/h2>
Vote here!<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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JD Cymru Premier<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Manager of the Month<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

John Disney – Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The former defender is settling well into management. His Nomads side claimed three wins and a draw during October and scored three goals in each of their four league games as a 3-3 draw with Haverfordwest County followed on from victories over Llanelli Town, Bala Town and Briton Ferry Llansawel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Craig Harrison – The New Saints<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New Saints enjoyed another perfect month with comprehensive wins over Barry Town United, Caernarfon Town, Penybont and Llanelli Town taking them nine points clear at the top of the table. There was no shortage of goals either from the champions as the Saints scored 17 in those four fixtures, conceding just three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Wilde – Colwyn Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colwyn Bay climbed up to fifth in the table in October as Mike Wilde\u2019s side took ten points from their four league games and did not concede a single goal. Victories over Caernarfon Town, Flint Town United and Briton Ferry Llansawel delivered their best return with only a 0-0 draw against Cardiff Met denying them a perfect October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player of the Month<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Brobbel – The New Saints<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 32-year-old was a valuable contributor to The New Saints\u2019 form in October with three goals and an assist in their four victories. The midfielder now has six league goals and five assists for the season and continues to be a key player for Craig Harrisons\u2019 side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ Craven – Cardiff Met<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A goal in the 3-1 win over Llanelli Town and two assists in the 4-1 win over Flint Town United helped Cardiff Met to three wins from their four games. The Archers skipper also helped clean sheets against Bala Town and Colwyn Bay, while playing every minute of every game in the league for his side in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhys Hughes – Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An important player for Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads during October, Rhys Hughes scored in the 3-1 win over Bala Town but also contributed four assists in the victories over Llanelli Town and Briton Ferry Llansawel as well as in the 3-3 draw with Haverfordwest County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nathan Peate – Colwyn Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most consistent performers in the JD Cymru Premier, the 34-year-old played every minute of every league match for Colwyn Bay during the month as they claimed three wins and a draw and did not concede a single goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JD Cymru North<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Manager of the Month<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Hadaway \u2013 Llandudno<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Llandudno claimed an impressive three wins from their three fixtures in the JD Cymru North during October and kept two clean sheets. Jordan Hadaway\u2019s side are in second place in the table following victories over Caersws, Buckley Town and a statement 5-0 win over title rivals Airbus UK Broughton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Johnny Haseldin – Holywell Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October began for Holywell Town with a very creditable 0-0 draw against Airbus UK Broughton, but subsequent victories over Penrhyncoch and Mold Alexandra have made Johnny Haseldin\u2019s side genuine title contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathan Leonard \u2013 Newtown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite a 3-0 defeat to Buckley Town at the start of the month, Nathen Leonard\u2019s Newtown recovered to take maximum points during the rest of October with victories over Brickfield Rangers, Holyhead Hotspur and Gresford Athletic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player of the Month<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nathan Brown – Denbigh Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a memorable month for Nathan Brown as the 27-year-old scored both goals in the 2-1 win over Rhyl 1879 before scoring the equaliser in added time to earn his side a share of the points in the 2-2 draw with local rivals Ruthin Town. Brown also played every minute for his side during October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brad Knight – Buckley Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to his goals against Newtown and Llandudno in October, Brad Knight also contributed three assists in the resounding 7-0 victory over Gresford Athletic. It was the perfect send off for the 21-year-old, who has now departed Buckley for Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craig Lindfield – Holywell Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goals of Craig Lindfield have been key to Holywell Town\u2019s success this season, and it was during October that he scored both in the 2-1 win over Mold Alexandra. Lindfield was also on target against Penrhyncoch and is currently joint top scorer in the JD Cymru North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam Rickett – Airbus UK Broughton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another player who has played every minute for his club this month, defender Sam Rickett has played an important role in Airbus UK Broughton claiming seven points during October as his side also kept three clean sheets in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JD Cymru South<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Manager of the Month<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Nana Baah – Cardiff Draconians<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was an undefeated October for Cardiff Draconians as Nana Baah\u2019s side claimed victories over Cwmbran Celtic and Trethomas Bluebirds either side of a 0-0 draw against Ynyshir Albions. The side also conceded just one league goal during the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karl Lewis – Llantwit Major<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Llantwit Major also enjoyed an undefeated month in the JD Cymru South. A 1-1 draw at Baglan Dragons was followed by back-to-back victories over Pontypridd United and Ynyshir Albions to earn seven points from a possible nine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dean Wheeler – Caerau Ely<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An impressive 4-3 win over Newport City was the headline result for Dean Wheeler\u2019s Caerau Ely in a month that began with a 2-0 win at Cwmbran Celtic. The side currently sit third in the JD Cymru South table having lost just two games this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player of the Month<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jack Bevan – Llantwit Major<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 21-year-old has enjoyed an excellent October for Llantwit Major having scored in every JD Cymru South fixture this month. Bevan was on target in the 1-1 draw with Baglan Dragons and the 2-0 win over Pontypridd United, and then scored both goals in the 2-1 win over Ynyshir Albions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Edwards – Pontypridd United<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a tricky start to life at Pontypridd United following a summer move from Trethomas Bluebirds, Ethan Edwards found his feet in October with three goals and two assists. His goal and two assists proved crucial in the 5-2 win over Treowen Stars, before he bagged a brace in the defeat against Cambrian United. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nathan Logan – Baglan Dragons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although his side did not claim a win during October, Nathan Logan scored four goals in three games to earn Baglan Dragons a share of the points in two 1-1 draws against Llantwit Major and local rivals Afan Lido, before scoring twice in the 4-3 defeat to Treowen Stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam Roberts – Cardiff Draconians<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scorer of both goals in the 2-1 win over Cwmbran Celtic at the start of the month, 24-year-old Sam Roberts also contributed an assist in the 3-0 win over Trethomas Bluebirds to help keep his Cardiff Draconians side in the top half of the JD Cymru South table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cast your votes in the JD Cymru Leagues monthly awards HERE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n