Manager and Forward Shortlisted for League 2 Awards
United’s excellent start to the season has been recognised with two nominations in the inaugural Skybet monthly awards.
Manager Chris Wilder is one of four candidates for Manager of the Month in League 2 while forward Alfie Potter is among the top four players nominated for Player of the Month
United remained unbeaten in August, beating Portsmouth, Bury and Torquay while drawing with Wycombe and Rochdale, taking them to second place in the league table.
Chris is nominated alongside Neal Ardley (AFC Wimbledon), Paul Cook (Chesterfield), and Gary Rowett (Burton Albion)
Alfie has caught the eye up front for the U’s and is nominated with Southend United goalkeeper Daniel Bentley, Fleetwood Town midfielder Jeff Hughes, and Chesterfield midfielder Gary Roberts.
The winners will be announced on Friday September 6 2013
The judging panel comprises former Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley; Sky Sports Football League expert Don Goodman; Football League Chief Operating Officer Andy Williamson; League Managers’ Association Deputy Chief Operating Officer Olaf Dixon and Sky Bet Head of Football Paul Wiggins