The Sky Bet League One manager of the month is:
Chris Davies
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has been named the Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month for February.
Davies’ challenge in February was to manage a packed fixture list of eight games across three different competitions, amid a lengthening injury list. He thrived on it, leading his side to 13 points from five unbeaten League One fixtures.
Davies said: “I’m very proud to win the award. I think it’s credit to everyone at the training ground and the staff for the work they have done.
“It’s Manager of the Month, but it’s really the staff and all the work everyone has done behind the scenes that has allowed us to have the season so far that we’ve had.
“I’m proud to get it, it’s a sign that we are making progress and had a good month.
“Games are won and lost at the training ground. This is where it really matters.
“Whether that’s the cleaners, or the chefs, or the kit men, or the administration, the physios, everyone has been working hard to prepare the players to go and perform, and that’s why I wanted everyone in it because it is a collective effort.”
Danny Wilson chairs the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month judging panel.
He said: “Playing a lot more than a handful of games in February, cup games included, Birmingham still managed to earn 13 points from a very tough month.
“Sitting proudly at the summit of League One, Chris can look back on a very productive month for the Blues.”
The Sky Bet League One player of the month is:
Niall Ennis
Blackpool forward Niall Ennis has been named the Sky Bet League One Player of the Month for February.
Ennis arrived on loan on January 30 and scored a late equaliser against Charlton on his debut two days later.
He then did the same against Mansfield before scoring the opening two goals against Crawley with his ability to sniff out chances.
Blackpool manager Steve Bruce said: “It’s really good for him. He’s come in and given us a spark at the top end of the pitch. He’s scored goals, which have really helped us, so well done to him.”
Ennis said: “It’s a real honour to have won the award. This is the first one I’ve ever been nominated for so to have won it is great.
“I’m delighted to have won, as it shows I have helped the team this month. Hopefully I can carry my form into the last few months of the season and help the team rise up the table.”