They say these awards are cursed...win them and you lose the next match. But I'd like Ward and Parkes to get the recognition they deserve. Hope they both win.
Oh dear oh my ,we may lose the next match and Parkes score an own goal or give away a penalty......get rid of these awards COR
All 3 contenders for manager of the month...... Martin Allen (Gillingham) Although losing to fellow title chasers Port Vale may have tarnished January for some Gills fans, it was an otherwise impressive month for Martin Allen's outfit. Two solid away wins at Bristol Rovers and Southend United, coupled with a draw and a win against York City and Northampton Town ensured that Gillingham finished January at the summit of npower League 2 and ensured that promotion is still a likely outcome come May. Neil Ardley (AFC Wimbledon) Struggling AFC Wimbledon have a real fight on their hands to avoid relegation this season, but an undefeated January showed that Neil Ardley's men are up for the challenge. Two vital away victories against Rochdale and Torquay United were followed by draws against Wycombe Wanderers and Port Vale meaning that, although The Dons were still languishing in the relegation zone at the end of the month, there is real hope at Kingsmeadow. John Ward (Bristol Rovers) Given the impressive form of their relegation rivals, the three league wins out of four under new manager John Ward were all the sweeter for struggling Bristol Rovers. A vital home win against Plymouth Argyle was followed with two comprehensive away wins at Fleetwood Town and Rotherham United. The victory at the latter, lifted The Pirates off the bottom of npower League 2 and they will enter February with renewed confidence of avoiding the drop.
All 3 contenders for player of the month...... Chris Hackett (Northampton Town) – midfielder The supplier of many of his side’s goals in their four wins with his crossing ability, both at pace and from dead ball situations. Difficult to contain and scored twice himself as Northampton Town moved into the top three in npower League 2. Paul McCallum (AFC Wimbledon) - striker Four goals in four January games for the 19-year-old loanee from West Ham. All of them were important goals, including the winner at Rochdale. His strength to hold off defenders and positional sense in the area were particularly notable. Tom Parkes (Bristol Rovers) – central defender Outstanding in the month in which he turned 21. Given the captain’s armband, he led the way in the Rovers’ revival, standing up to tackles, especially in the wins at Fleetwood Town and Rotherham United, and impressing with his distribution from the back.
Tom Parkes gets Player of the Month. ..what a good signing! John Ward misses out Martin Allen gets it.
well done Parkes however looks like an own goal at the weekend or a stinker View attachment 21520 COR View attachment 21521
Well done Parkes. Fully deserved as been quality at the back. Thought O'Toole may have had a nomination but in a way im glad he didnt as Colchester might get him back if in form.
