Crewe's in-form goalkeeper nominated for Sky Bet Player Of The Month

Crewe Alexandra’s in-form goalkeeper Ben Garratt has been nominated for December’s Player-of- the Month Award for Sky Bet League One. Garratt continued his good form by keep a clean-sheet against the then league leaders Bristol City and producing stunning saves against both Oldham and Preston to make sure the Railwaymen ended the year on a high.

Garratt faces stiff competition for the award with Walsall’s Tom Bradshaw, Bradford defender Rory McArdle and Swindon hit-man Andy Williams.

The judging panel 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.

January. ^thWinners will be announced on Friday 9

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