He beat him on the pitch but Mansfield Town boss Nigel Clough has lost out to Blackpool manager Steve Bruce for manager of the month
Published 11th Oct 2024, 06:01 BST
A maximum nine points from Mansfield Town's three September games was not enough to seeNigel Clough win the Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month Award.
Clough has overseen a seamless transition to League One following promotion, showing his versatility by changing formations for different opponents, yet still maintaining momentum and leading Mansfield to a perfect September's return.
But the judging panel – comprising former Barnsley manager Danny Wilson, Sky Sports’ EFL expert Don Goodman, and Sky Bet EFL trader Ivor Davies – decided the award should go to Blackpool boss Steve Bruce.
The Seasiders also took maximum points during the month but won four games during September.
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