After they both helped relegate Sunderland in April, Nigel Clough and Aleksandar Mitrovic are up for the top awards.

Rafa Benitez was October Championship Manager of the Month but misses out on February.

David Wagner a knocking bet to be named Championship Manager of the Month ahead of Rafa Benitez.

Rounding off a couple of weeks to forget for Newcastle fans, Henri Lansbury and Steve McClaren are recognised for their achievements.

Rafa Benitez has issued this personal message via his own website, after receiving the October top manager award.

George Burley “Their 100% record in October has taken them to the top…Rafa has built a squad which is now looking very formidable.”

It is Newcastle v Leeds, Preston and Brighton as Rafa fights for Championship Manager of the month award.