The November nominations for the Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Month Award are:
Derek Adams (Morecambe)
Adams continues to work in difficult circumstances but has kept a steadfast belief in his players and retained the faith of the fans. His reward was two victories, both away, in three games as his side closed the gap on the teams above them.
Lee Bell (Crewe Alexandra)
Bell’s switch to a 3-5-2 formation earlier in the season continues to give Crewe a defensive solidity which saw them collect six points from four unbeaten November fixtures, three of which were against sides in the top three at the time.
Scott Lindsey (MK Dons)
Lindsey’s side continues to improve, allying character and resolve to the technical skill already present. They recovered from a goal down to beat Swindon and then from two behind against Cheltenham to make it two wins from two games.
Mike Williamson (Carlisle United)
Helped by more time on the training pitch, November saw Williamson’s methods start to show in results as Carlisle went unbeaten in all four games, gaining six points, conceding just two goals, and restoring optimism in Cumbria.
The November nominations for the Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month Award are:
Dean Cornelius (Harrogate Town) - midfielder
Cornelius was instrumental in Harrogate’s climb towards mid-table. The Scot brings an inexhaustible source of energy to his box-to-box central midfield role, making an impact at both ends, including his late winner against Chesterfield.
Alex Gilbey (MK Dons) – attacking midfielder
Two goals in two games for a player who appears to float into scoring positions at the right moment from his attacking midfield role. So consistent has he become at converting chances that his calmness in front of goal has also improved.
Jamie McDonnell (Colchester United) - defensive midfielder
McDonnell has been a revelation as a defensive shield to the Colchester defence with his energy levels allied to a natural ability to sniff out danger and fill in gaps. He contributed at the other end, too, with a 99th-minute equaliser against Bradford.
Matty Stevens (AFC Wimbledon) - striker
Three goals in five games for the poacher, who helped to lift Wimbledon into the play-off places. Two close-range finishes in as many minutes secured a late victory at Barrow before turning home the opener in the win at Tranmere.