Holyhead Hotspur receive 3 nominations in JD Cymru League’s November awards
Holyhead Hotspur has three nominations in the shortlist for the November Player and Manager of the Month awards in the JD Cymru Leagues.
Darren Garmey is a candidate for Manager of the Month after leading Hotspur to three wins following a 10-match run without a victory.
And goal-getter Connor Owen, plus captain Tomos Owen, both leading figures in Hotspur’s revival, are both in the frame for Player of the Month.
The fans’ vote will be combined with a league and independent voting panel to determine the winners.
JD CYMRU PREMIER
Manager of the Month
John Disney – Connah’s Quay Nomads
A perfect month for the Nomads in the JD Cymru Premier with three wins from three and just one goal conceded in the process. John Disney’s side also scored an impressive nine goals in victories over Cardiff Met, Penybont and Llanelli Town, as they finished November in third place.
Craig Harrison – The New Saints
Despite a defeat to Cardiff Met, the champions extended their lead at the top of the table with wins over Haverfordwest County, Flint Town United and Caernarfon Town during November.
Steve Jenkins – Barry Town United
An undefeated November for Steve Jenkins and his Barry Town United side. Following an impressive 4-1 away win at Colwyn Bay, the side were held to a 0-0 draw by Flint Town United but ended the month by scoring four past Haverfordwest County without reply.
Player of the Month
Kai Edwards – Connah’s Quay Nomads
The experienced defender played every minute of every game as the Nomads won all three league fixtures. The side also conceded just one goal, in the 2-1 win over Llanelli Town, with Edwards playing a key role in a water-tight backline. Kai recently reached the 500 competitive games mark in his impressive career.
Rhys Hughes – Connah’s Quay Nomads
The excellent form of Rhys Hughes continued as the playmaker scored two goals against Cardiff Met and another two a week later against Penybont. Hughes now has eight for the season, with half his goals coming during November.
Callum Sainty – Barry Town United
The captain was ever-present for Barry Town United during their undefeated November as his side registered victories over Colwyn Bay and Haverfordwest County, with Sainty contributing an assist against the latter, and played his part in the side keeping a clean sheet in the 0-0 draw with Flint Town United.
Jordan Williams – The New Saints
The 32-year-old played every minute in the league for The New Saints during November and registered an impressive five goals as his side claimed victories over Haverfordwest County, Flint Town United and Caernarfon Town. Williams is now the leading scorer in the JD Cymru Premier with 17 goals.
JD CYMRU NORTH
Manager of the Month
Gavin Allen – Guilsfield
It was three wins from three for Gavin Allen’s Guilsfield in November as the side collected maximum points against Flint Mountain, Holyhead Hotspur and Newtown, scoring eight goals and conceding just two. The side are now up to fifth in the JD Cymru North, six points behind the promotion spots with a game in hand over those above them.
Darren Garmey – Holyhead Hotspur
Despite the defeat to Guilsfield, Holyhead Hotspur also won three league games during November as Darren Garmey’s side defeated Denbigh Town, Gresford Athletic and Flint Mountain, scoring three goals in each victory, to move away from relegation danger and up to 11th in the table.
Jordan Hadaway – Llandudno
Although they only played two league games during November, Llandudno’s four points against Denbigh Town and Holywell Town mean that Jordan Hadaway’s side head into December as the JD Cymru North leaders.
Player of the Month
Iwan Matthews – Guilsfield
The 30-year-old played a key part in Guilsfield enjoying a perfect November, scoring twice in the 3-1 win over Holyhead Hotspur and providing three assists in the victories over Flint Mountain and Newtown.
Connor Owen – Holyhead Hotspur
The 20-year-old scored an impressive five goals during November, including a hat-trick in the 3-0 win over Gresford Athletic. Owen now has seven league goals for the season following this memorable month for his Holyhead Hotspur side.
Tomos Owen – Holyhead Hotspur
The captain scored his first goal of the campaign for Holyhead Hotspur in the 3-2 win over Denbigh Town and also contributed assists in three of their four games during November, leading by example as his side turned their form around.
George Peers – Airbus UK Broughton
It was another impressive month for George Peers as the 25-year-old scored in each of Airbus UK Broughton’s three November fixtures to take his tally for the season to 13 league goals. His late equaliser against Mold Alexandra earning a point for his side in the 1-1 draw