Russell Martin, the manager who led Saints to an undefeated October, has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship manager of the month award.
Martin led the team to an 11-point haul in October, with draws with Rotherham and Preston North End and convincing away victories against Stoke and Hull.
Saints easily defeated Wayne Rooney’s Birmingham team at St. Mary’s to cap off an outstanding month and advance Martin’s team into the play-off spots.
The boss is joined on the shortlist by Michael Carrick of Middlesbrough, Kieran McKenna of Ipswich, and Enzo Maresca of Leicester.
Carrick maintained his composure despite Middlesbrough’s dismal start to the season. This month saw the culmination of a September-starting comeback, as 12 points were amassed from five games, including an incredible 4-0 derby victory against Sunderland.
A flawless month for a Leicester team that keeps adjusting to Maresca’s ways. His team’s ability to switch around positions was evident as they finished their six games with 18 points and 15 goals.
St Mary’s had a turbulent transfer window and a challenging September, so it’s all the more amazing that Martin was able to instill stability and confidence in them to lead them to five straight wins.
St Mary’s had a turbulent transfer window and a challenging September, so it’s all the more amazing that Martin was able to instill stability and confidence and lead them to five straight wins and 11 points.
Defiant away from home, irresistible at Portman Road. With an offensive team that has amassed a maximum of 12 points from four games to pull clear of the automatic promotion spots, McKenna has crafted the ideal early season balance at Ipswich.
On Friday, November 10, the winner will be declared.