Top monthly managers honoured

AFC Fylde's Dave Challinor and Trafford's Garry Vaughan picked up their September Manager of the Month awards on Saturday.

Coalville’s Adam Stevens, who was named Evo-Stik First Division South Manager of the Month to complete the league's monthly trio of top managers, is due to be presented with his honour next Saturday by League representative Mark Ogley when his team take on Leek Town.

Vaughan was named as the Evo-Stik NPL First Division North’s top manager and is pictured being presented with his award from League Finance Director and Marine Chairman Paul Leary ahead of their clubs’ FA Cup Third Qualifying Round clash at Shawe View.

Evo-Stik Premier Division winner Challinor was presented with his award before his team's 4-1 FA Cup win over Solihull Moors at Kellamergh Park.

Challinor also got his hands on a bottle of Pol Roger champagne courtesy of the league and sponsors Bostik after judges decided his numerous previous awards merited extra recognition. League representative John Beaumont made the presentation alongside a representative from Bostik.

Each of the three managers led their sides on unbeaten league runs last month to earn inscribed certificates recording their achievements as well as personalised items from the Errea benchwear range.