Town boss Kieran McKenna has been named the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month for September.

McKenna fought off opposition from former Town skipper and coach Tony Mowbray, now with Sunderland, ex-Blues loanee Liam Rosenior and Erol Bulut of Cardiff City to claim the gong.

The Blues went through the month unbeaten, only dropping points from the 1-1 draw at Huddersfield, which took them to the top of the Championship table, before dropping back to second behind Leicester City.

“It’s nice recognition for everyone at the club for a strong start to the season,” McKenna said.
  
“When anyone wins Manager of the Month, it’s really a reflection of the team and the team's reflection of many people doing so well at the football club, including, of course, the supporters for their role in that. We hope to build on this and keep progressing.”

McKenna previously won the League One Manager of the Month awards in March and April, while the last time a Town boss carried off the Championship gong was Mick McCarthy in November 2015, the former Ireland boss also having won it in September 2014.

The only other time a Blues manager has claimed the award was Joe Royle in November 2004.

Elsewhere, former Blues left-back Greg Leigh, now with Oxford United, won the League One Player of the Month award.

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boroughblue added 06:20 - Oct 13 Massively deserved. No curse though please…
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Wacko added 06:20 - Oct 13 Legend in the making
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oncebluealwaysblue added 06:36 - Oct 13 Inject it.
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Uhlenbeek added 08:35 - Oct 13 Top man, well deserved!
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muhrensleftfoot added 08:38 - Oct 13 Great stuff. I think Kieran broke the Manager of the Month curse last season, so we should be OK.....
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baxterbasics added 08:41 - Oct 13 Yeah as already noted, the curse doesn't touch our Kieran. All will be well. Right..?
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TractorCam added 08:52 - Oct 13 On another note, a 10 year gap between Joe and Mick winning it is incredible. 10 years!
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ArnieM added 09:07 - Oct 13 Congratulations Kieran …. Never in doubt snd tbh you should have got it for August in my view too. But I’m biased ….
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barrystedmunds added 09:21 - Oct 13 Even with my “ KMcK is the Messiah” hat on I don’t think there was anyone worthy in the league for the award other than him. What he and the team have achieved is remarkable given we were in league 812 last season!!!!
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dirtydingusmagee added 09:25 - Oct 13 well deserved, a league ahead , BIG future ahead of him for sure. HOPEFULLY he will take ITFC along with him on road to the top . CONGRATULATIONS Kieran ,
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ImAbeliever added 10:03 - Oct 13 It was obvious after his first six months that he is top drawer manager/coach/man - the progress since is also down to the owners,, fans, staff, players and the dosh. Latest recognition, well deserved, well done.
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Europablue added 10:35 - Oct 13 Didn't KM beat most of the other nominees in the past month? I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't get another one all season. The only way KM could beat expectations would be to finish first.
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Gforce added 10:36 - Oct 13 Well done boss,well deserved. Hopefully you'll win another 3/4 this season, that will mean we've made the top six !!
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SohoBlue added 10:39 - Oct 13 Thoroughly deserved. Congratulations Kieran and all the support staff helping you behind the scenes. Results talk, and this award is evidence of how we've come under your stewardship. This could be just the start...COYB!
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gosblue added 12:21 - Oct 13 I think we’ve broken several curses: Manager of the month International break Live on Sky (all to be swept aside again next Friday) Plus: No promotion Boring football Sick bay Well deserved Kieran, staff, the lads and our wonderful new owners
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Lightningboy added 13:02 - Oct 13 Well deserved Kieran! We need to extend his contract extension even further...
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MK1 added 14:18 - Oct 13 Lucky to have you with us. Remarkable achievements so far and sure this is just the beginning. Congratulations to Kieran and all the staff. Team effort.
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