Doncaster boss Darren Ferguson and Leeds United's Chris Wood among winners in monthly awards

Darren Ferguson has been rewarded for guiding Doncaster Rovers clear of the chasing pack in League Two by receiving the manager of the month award for January.
Doncaster Rovers boss Darren Ferguson led his side seven points clear at the top of League Two in JanuaryDoncaster Rovers boss Darren Ferguson led his side seven points clear at the top of League Two in January
Doncaster Rovers boss Darren Ferguson led his side seven points clear at the top of League Two in January

Rovers won all five league matches last month and have stretched out a five-point cushion above title rivals Plymouth at the top of the table.

Leeds United striker Chris Wood was also recognised for a superb month in January as he netted the Sky Bet Championship player of the month award.

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The Auckland-born forward scored six goals in four games to boost Leeds' promotion ambitions.

Chris Wood won the Championship player of the month award for JanuaryChris Wood won the Championship player of the month award for January
Chris Wood won the Championship player of the month award for January

The clinical form has put him second in the goal-scoring charts, one behind Newcastle's Dwight Gayle, but he heaped praise on his team-mates.

Wood said: "Personally, it was a very nice month. I think we won three games out of four, which is a good record. We’re doing well as a team.

“My own improvement has been a reflection on how well the team are playing. We’ve come on leaps and bounds from last year and we’re creating loads more chances, which gives us forward players more opportunities."

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Doncaster started 2017 in third place but thanks to their perfect run, they finished the month seven points clear of second-placed Plymouth Argyle, scoring 13 and conceding only three on the way.

Chris Wood won the Championship player of the month award for JanuaryChris Wood won the Championship player of the month award for January
Chris Wood won the Championship player of the month award for January

Ferguson paid tribute to his squad and other coaching staff at the club:

The boss said: “The team has played some very good football and scored three goals in four games during January, so it has been a brilliant month.

"Although it is an individual award, I feel it is recognition for my staff. It is a real team effort, including fans and everyone employed at the club.

“You can not do more than win five out of five matches. We had a big game at home against Portsmouth which we won and we kicked on from there with some brilliant football."