McCarthy Misses Out on Second Award - Ipswich Town News
Town boss Mick McCarthy has missed out on back-to-back Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month awards with Middlesbrough’s Aitor Karanka carrying off the gong for December.
McCarthy, who won the November award, was amongst the other nominees along with Leeds boss Steve Evans and new Brentford manager Dean Smith.
Championship leaders Boro won four and drew one of their five league games during 2015’s final month.
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