davieG Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 The achievements of Bolton, Brighton, Leeds United and Leicester City have all been recognised, with the quartet enjoying productive runs through November. Leicester, Brighton and Leeds also have contenders for the player of the month award, with Lloyd Dyer, Tomasz Kuszczak and Ross McCormack vying with on-loan Derby defender Andre Wisdom for the accolade. Here, Sky Sports considers more closely the managers in contention. Dougie Freedman (Bolton Wanderers) Re-affirmed faith at The Reebok as he led his side to three successive victories. The away wins at Bournemouth and Watford were built on a sound defensive platform and hauled Bolton out of the bottom three. Oscar Garcia (Brighton & Hove Albion) The Spaniard quietly restored resilience to Brighton while developing their passing style. His team earned 10 points from four matches, three of them away, including a 1-0 win at fellow promotion hopefuls Wigan Athletic. Brian McDermott (Leeds United) Nine points from a possible 12 instilled a consistency during November which has made his side genuine promotion contenders. Has fashioned a well-rounded forward line which attacks at pace. Nigel Pearson (Leicester City) Has developed his side into a thrilling attacking force, going forward at will and creating chances aplenty. Three wins from four games took Leicester to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with eight goals scored. Sky Sports also takes a look at those in the mix to be named Player of the Month. Lloyd Dyer (Leicester City) The all-action force behind Leicester's rise to the head of the Sky Bet Championship. Forceful strikes against Watford and Millwall supported his runs at pace which created openings for others and had defenders chasing shadows. Tomasz Kuszczak (Brighton & Hove Albion) Conceded just two goals in four games and displayed a wide array of shot-stopping and smart reactions to keep clean sheets in the wins over Blackburn and Wigan. Was also vital in preserving a point away to Bournemouth. Ross McCormack (Leeds United) Was in irresistible form, scoring seven goals with his direct running and willingness to shoot. Followed up two fine finishes against Yeovil Town with all four Leeds goals in the 4-2 win at Charlton, including a sumptuous free-kick. Andre Wisdom (Derby County) On loan from Liverpool, he added a potent combination of pace and power on the right side of the Derby team. His refreshing attacking play was supplemented with solid defending for a side which conceded just two goals. The winners will be announced on Friday, December 6th
Bert Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 Surprised McClaren isn't in there. Reckon Pearson and Dyer to be fair.
Sampson Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 I think Drinkwater is more deserving than Dyer, but still, Dyer has been playing well recently.
LCCFox96 Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 McCormack will definitely get the player one. Manager is a bit more open but I reckon Pearson.
Guest MattP Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 McCormack has to be the player one, on fire. Pearson gets the gaffer one.
Dan Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 Pearson & McCormack. Hope Pearson wins it, just to see if anyone actually tries to blame that should we lose our next game.
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 Just hope we don't get any awards just yet re the curse that normally comes with it
Trav Le Bleu Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 I can only assume from Tuesday night that Pearson was awarded it retroactively.
Leicester_Numan Posted 5 December 2013 Posted 5 December 2013 Just hope we don't get any awards just yet re the curse that normally comes with it We've had the curse with just the nomination this season
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 6 December 2013 Posted 6 December 2013 Love it - City are 'a thrilling attacking force, going forward at will and creating chances aplenty'
Bert Posted 6 December 2013 Posted 6 December 2013 Let's hope the manager of the month curse strikes! Although seeing as it's against us. It won't.
kingcarr21 Posted 6 December 2013 Posted 6 December 2013 Good news for leicester brighton manager won manager of the month award for november lets hope Pearson not winning it means we will win all our games this month instead of the dreaded curse
lgfualol Posted 6 December 2013 Posted 6 December 2013 - City are 'a thrilling attacking force, going forward at will and missing chances aplenty ftfy
ealingfox Posted 6 December 2013 Posted 6 December 2013 We always get shit Player and/or Manager of the Month judges.
Matt Posted 6 December 2013 Posted 6 December 2013 Come on then, let's take advantage on the manager of the month 'curse'.
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