Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes named Manager of the Month
Friday 16 October 2015 17:16, UK
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has been named the Ladbrokes Premiership Manager of the Month for September.
The Dons won three of their four matches during the month - against Celtic, Hamilton and Hearts - to maintain their place at the top of the table.
McInnes, who won the award for the second successive month, has seen his side lose their last three matches - one in the league cup and two in the league - but they still boast a one-point cushion at the summit over Celtic ahead of the weekend fixtures.
The 44-year-old, who takes his side to Ross County on Friday evening, is attempting to guide the club to their first Scottish top-flight title since they won back-to-back championships in 1984 and 1985.
Following speculation over Scotland boss Gordon Strachan's future, Aberdeen were forced to issue a statement insisting their manager was 'going nowhere' after he was linked with a move away from Pittodrie on Thursday.
McInnes' award comes just two days after Aberdeen winger Niall McGinn, part of the Northern Ireland team that booked their place at the finals of Euro 2016, was named player of the month.
