We are delighted to announce Mark Hughes as the Enterprise National League Manager of the Month, with Abdul Abdulmalik picking up the Player award for October.
Carlisle United are attempting to win promotion back to the EFL 20 years on from when they did it last.
Legend Sparky oversaw a fantastic four weeks which saw his club gain crucial ground on leaders Rochdale.
In a month that could prove critical to events at the top, the Cumbrians really showed what they are all about.
It began with a 3-1 victory over Hartlepool United, before they became the first team to defeat Scunthorpe United as they left Lincolnshire with a gutsy three points.
They then blew Boston United away in the FA Cup before a 4-2 win over Forest Green Rovers gave the whole division something to think about. They didn’t quite make it five from-five when a 1-1 at Yeovil Town closed out an impressive month.
Hughes saw off competition from FC Halifax Town’s Adam Lakeland, Stuart Maynard of York City and Southend United manager Kevin Maher to earn the accolade.
It may not be a surprise to see Carlisle right up there, but Boreham Wood? Those tears after relegation 18 months ago have certainly dried are now a distant memory.
Luke Garrard tries not to single out individuals, but even he struggles to keep a lid on his love for Abdul Abdulmalik.
The talented 22-year-old attacking midfielder is thriving. After his manager collected an award last month, he takes the acclaim after excelling in wins over Yeovil Town and Eastleigh.
While Matt Rush has taken a lot of the club’s goalscoring headlines with nine goals in his last nine games, Abdulmalik twice earned Team of the Week places in October as his stylish displays continue to keep Wood in the hunt at the very top.
The panel made their pick, and he edged out fellow nominees Josh Hmami (FC Halifax Town), Harry Boyes (Southend United) and Callum Roberts (Scunthorpe United) to get his hands on the award.
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