Simon Grayson has been voted October's Manager Of The Month

Preston North End manager Simon Grayson has won the League One manager of the year award for October. Grayson guided North End to six wins in the month to finish above Crewe boss Steve Davis, Shaun Derry (Notts County) and Lee Johnson (Oldham).

Oldham's Jon Forte was voted October player of the month for League One. 


Sky Bet Championship

Manager — Eddie Howe, AFC Bournemouth

Player — Callum Wilson, AFC Bournemouth

Sky Bet League 1

Manager — Simon Grayson, Preston North End FC

Player — Jonathan Forte, Oldham Athletic FC

Sky Bet League 2

Manager — John Still, Luton Town FC

Player — Mark Cullen, Luton Town FC
 
The judging panel for the Sky Bet Manager of the Month is chaired by former Norwich City manager Chris Hughton; with Sky Sports’ Football League expert Don Goodman; Football League Chief Operating Officer Andy Williamson; League Managers’ Director Olaf Dixon and Sky Bet Football Trading Manager Paul Lowery.

The judging panel for the Sky Bet Player of the Month comprises Sky Sports Football League expert Don Goodman; Football League Head of Communications John Nagle; League Managers Association Director Olaf Dixon and Sky Bet Football Trading Manager Paul Lowery.