Blue Square Manager Of The Month - December
January 02, 2008
Newly appointed York City boss Colin Walker has won the Blue Square Premier “Manager of the Month” award for December. Walker was appointed caretaker-manager during November, and duly accepted a permanent role after an impressive start, which has seen his side remain unbeaten. During the month The Minstermen gained ten points from four league games, registering three victories and a draw. City also progressed to the next round of both non-league cup competitions and find themselves within touching distance of the play-off positions in the Blue Square Premier table. Rotherham born Walker made 34 appearances for his adopted country New Zealand during a playing career which also saw him play for Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday amongst others.
In the Blue Square South the award goes to Hampton & Richmond Borough manager Alan Devonshire. The former West Ham star led his team to three wins and two draws in a month which saw them average over two goals per game. Hampton started the month with a terrific 5-1 win at home to Weston-Super-Mare, they also went on to record a 4-1 victory at home to Hayes & Yeading.
Stalybridge Celtic manager Steve Burr has scooped the award in the Blue Square North. Burr‘s team completed the month with a one hundred percent record despite playing all three fixtures away from home. The highlight of their month was a 3-1 win away at local rivals Hyde United on Boxing Day. Stalybridge also achieved wins at Leigh RMI and Solihull Moors.
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