Award nomination: Derby County duo in line for double prize after EFL reveal
Derby County head coach John Eustace and attacker Marcus Harness have both been nominated for EFL awards.
Eustace is in line for the manager of the month award, while Harness’ excellent form in March has put him in contention for the player of the month.
Eustace led Derby to three consecutive wins to finish the month with nine points from a possible 12 and the Rams are currently locked in a fierce battle for survival with the club sitting above the relegation zone on goal difference.
Derby’s wins in March included a 2-1 success over Blackburn Rovers, his former club, before Coventry City were dispatched 2-0 to make it back-to-back wins.
A 3-2 win over Plymouth then followed to make it three successive wins before the international break.
Eustace will be challenged by Sheffield United’s Chris Wilder, Luton Town’s Matt Bloomfield, and Burnley’s Scott Parker.
Harness played a key role in Derby’s successes last month as he went on to register four goal involvements in what was an impressive month.
Harness – who has been playing in an advanced role alongside Jerry Yates in recent weeks – scored and recorded an assist in the 2-0 win over Coventry City at Pride Park
He then scored a late winner to complete his brace as Plymouth Argyle were beaten 3-2 at Home Park.
Striker Tyrese Campbell of Sheffield United, Luton Town’s midfielder Jordan Clark and Sheffield Wednesday defender Michael Ihiekwe are also on the shortlist.
The Sky Bet Manager of the Month judging panel comprises former Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United boss Danny Wilson, Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman and Sky Bet EFL trader Ivor Davies.
The judging panel for the Sky Bet Player of the Month comprises Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman, EFL Chief Executive Trevor Birch and Sky Bet EFL trader Ivor Davies.
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