Middlesbrough’s October Success Earns Manager and Player Awards
Middlesbrough’s impressive five-game unbeaten streak in October that propelled them to the top of the Championship has garnered recognition with two prestigious awards. Head coach Kim Hellberg received the title of manager of the month, while striker Will Lankshear clinched the player of the month accolade.
During October, Middlesbrough secured 13 points from a possible 15, achieving key victories against promotion competitors Wolves and Stoke.
Lankshear’s October performance was remarkable, as he netted seven goals in five matches, including two doubles against Bolton and Charlton. Since joining from Tottenham for an initial fee of £10 million in July, he has amassed a total of 15 goals in all competitions.
Other nominees for the manager of the month award included Birmingham’s Chris Davies, Southampton’s Tonda Eckert, and Portsmouth’s John Mousinho.
