Burnley, Leeds and Rotherham nominated for March awards doubles
Thursday 7 April 2016 06:38, UK
Burnley, Leeds and Rotherham could be celebrating a double awards victory after all three teams were nominated in the Sky Bet Championship manager and player of the month awards for March.
Clarets boss Sean Dyche is in the running after guiding his side to 10 points from a possible 12, including a 1-0 win over rivals Blackburn.
The contribution of striker Sam Vokes to Burnley's fine run of form has also been recognised. Powerful in the air and back to full fitness, Vokes has led the front line magnificently since January.
His four goals during the month included an impressive header to earn a point in the 1-1 draw with Wolves.
Leeds manager Steve Evans is also up for the monthly award after he too led his side to three wins from four games to ease any lingering relegation concerns.
The Elland Road club are also represented by striker Marco Antenucci, who scored his first goals since November during the month.
The Italian netted four times in March, including both goals in the 2-1 win at Blackburn, supplying a clever flicked finish for the first before curling home the second.
Former Leeds boss Neil Warnock has been tasked with keeping Rotherham in the Sky Bet Championship, a task that was boosted after they secured 10 points from a possible 12 during the month.
Wins over Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday helped lift Rotherham out of the bottom three, with Warnock's name put forward for providing some steel to the Millers side.
That spirit was exemplified by Lee Frecklington, who earned his nomination for player of the month by playing through the pain barrier.
The box-to-box midfielder ignored a calf strain to play a hugely influential part in Rotherham's revival, scoring the winner against Middlesbrough.
Completing the manager of the month nominees is Cardiff boss Russell Slade, who has guided the Bluebirds to seven points from four matches.
Finally, Sheffield Wednesday defender Tom Lees earns a nomination for leading a defence which conceded just one goal in four games.
The winners will be announced on Sky Sports News HQ on Friday.
