McIlroy lands League Two prize

Morecambe manager Sammy McIlroy has won the League Two manager of the month award for August.

Morecambe boss rewarded for cup success

Morecambe manager Sammy McIlroy has won the League Two manager of the month award for August. McIlroy guided his side to promotion to The Football League and they have made a steady start to their League Two campaign. Morecambe sit in 11th place in the table after taking four points from their opening three games. But McIlroy's men have made the headlines after two Carling Cup upsets this month. Morecambe saw off Preston in the first round before knocking out Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek. McIlroy has been delighted with the start The Shrimps have made to the season in both the league and cup. "It's great for everyone, the town's buzzing, the players are buzzing and everyone connected with Morecambe is really excited," he told Sky Sports News. "But as you know there's a long, long way to go." McIlroy beat off competition from Chester chief Bobby Williamson and Darlington boss Dave Penney to land the award.