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Reading boss Jaap Stam wins manager of the month award for January

Friday 10 February 2017 10:11, UK

Reading's Dutch manager Jaap Stam applauds supporters after the EFL (English Football League) Cup fourth round match between Arsenal and Reading at The Emi
Image: Reading manager Jaap Stam led his side to a superb month, winning four matches

Reading boss Jaap Stam has been named the Sky Bet Championship's Manager of the Month for January.

The Dutchman led the Royals to four wins from their six matches during the month as they continued their push towards promotion.

Reading, who claimed victories over Bristol City, Fulham, Cardiff City and Birmingham City, sit third in the Championship, just five points off the automatic promotion spots.

Leeds United forward Chris Wood picked up the Championship Player of the Month award after continuing his fine goal scoring form into 2017.

Wood netted six times in January to take his tally for the season to 21 goals in all competitions, helping Leeds consolidate their position in the play-off positions.

Leeds United's Chris Wood celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at Elland Road, Leeds.
Image: Chris Wood scored six times in January to help Leeds continue their promotion push

Garry Monk's men sit in fifth spot and have a seven-point cushion between themselves and seventh-placed Norwich City.

Uwe Rosler has secured the League One Manager of the Month award after Fleetwood continued their remarkable unbeaten run into the New Year.

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BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Fleetwood manager Uwe Rosler look on ahead of The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Bristol City and Fleetwood Town
Image: Fleetwood manager Uwe Rosler has guided his side into the play-off positions

Fleetwood last tasted defeat in the league on November 12 and have since embarked upon a 13-game unbeaten run, which included a 2-0 win over leaders Sheffield United last month.

It is a run that has catapulted Fleetwood into promotion contention, with the Cod Army in fourth place and just seven points off the automatic promotion spots.

Bury forward James Vaughan has been named the League One Player of the Month.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: James Vaughan of Bury in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Bury at Sixfields on O
Image: James Vaughan has rediscovered his goal scoring touch at Bury

The former Everton man, who joined Bury from Birmingham on a free transfer last summer, enjoyed a superb month in front of goal, netting seven times including a four-goal haul in a 5-1 victory over Peterborough United.

Darren Ferguson has won the League Two Manager of the Month after leading Doncaster to a perfect January.

Darren Ferguson, now Doncaster manager
Image: Darren Ferguson has led Doncaster to the top of League Two

Doncaster started January in third, but ended the month seven points clear at the top following wins over Stevenage, Portsmouth, Barnet, Crewe Alexandra and Yeovil Town.

Exeter City forward Ollie Watkins has claimed the League Two Player of the Month.

Ollie Watkins, Exeter
Image: Ollie Watkins underlined his promise with another excellent month for Exeter

Watkins scored twice - including a superb effort at Grimsby - in January and set up five, with a hat-trick of assists coming against Colchester.

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