Ronaldo and Coppell scoop November awards
Friday, 08 Dec 2006 20:36
The winger has bounced back from his World Cup hell to inspire United in the Premiership
Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo and Reading boss Steve Coppell have scooped the award for player and manager of the month for November.
Portuguese winger Ronaldo wins his first award after his impressive form in helping United remain at the top of the Premiership.
Ronaldo, 21, had three assists along with long-range goals against Portsmouth and Everton to take his tally this season to five.
Jim Hytner, from the awards panel, said: "Ronaldo has been in excellent form, putting in a string of outstanding performances on the wing.
"His strike against Portsmouth has got to be a contender for goal of the month."
Coppell's Reading have been the surprise package of the season and lie sixth in the table, on the same number of points as third-placed Arsenal.
The Royals bounced back from the 2-0 win over Liverpool to notch up victories over London trio Tottenham, Fulham, and Charlton last month.
Hytner, who is on the panel along with journalists and fans, said: "Reading continue to impress in their debut season in the Premiership.
Coppell's second award in three months shows he and his club really are at the top of their game."
The Reading manager won the manager of the month award in September after his side took seven points from their three matches.
United will go nine points clear if they beat local rivals Manchester City tomorrow while Reading are away at struggling Watford.