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Chris Wilder and Ricky Holmes up for Sky Bet League Two awards

Ricky Holmes of Northampton Town
Image: Ricky Holmes scored twice in a fine month for Northampton Town

Sky Bet League Two leaders Northampton Town could land an awards double after the nominations for the Manager and Player of the Month for January in the division were announced.

Cobblers boss Chris Wilder has been nominated after guiding his side to a maximum 12-point haul during the month, including a vital 2-1 win at promotion rivals Plymouth.

Winger Ricky Holmes played a vital role in that winning run by providing two assists as well as two goals, including a stunning volleyed winner at Dagenham & Redbridge.

AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley is also in the frame for the managerial award after the Dons moved into the play-off picture with three wins and 11 goals in their four matches in January.

Paul Tisdale earned a nomination after seeing his Exeter City side pick up 10 points from five league games - including a 2-1 win over promotion-chasing Accrington Stanley - to stay in play-off contention.

Northampton boss Chris Wilder with his November award
Image: Northampton boss Chris Wilder with his November award

Yeovil boss Darren Way completes the managers' list after steering the Glovers away from the bottom of the table thanks to three wins in four January games.

Mansfield Town midfielder Chris Clements is a rival to Holmes for the players' award thanks to his three goals during January, including unstoppable free-kicks against Accrington Stanley and Stevenage.

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Morecambe striker Shaun Miller is another contender after netting in four of his five games during the month, along with Oxford United central defender Jake Wright who has impressed in his captaincy role for Michael Appleton's team.

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