John Doolan's impressive work at Accrington Stanley has been recognised after he was shortlisted for the Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Month award for October.
The Stanley boss is one of four managers in contention for the monthly accolade following a strong run of results that has lifted the club into the promotion picture despite an ongoing injury crisis.
His nomination comes alongside Jon Brady of Port Vale, Peter Cklamovski of Salford City and Matt Taylor of Exeter City.
Doolan guided Stanley to 12 points from six unbeaten league matches during October, a spell which saw his side continue to climb the table despite operating with a depleted squad.
According to the judging panel, Stanley's head coach "made light of an injury list that meant not being able to name seven substitutes at times" as his team maintained their push towards the top end of the division.
The nomination is reward for the progress made by Stanley under Doolan, whose energetic and attacking approach has drawn praise throughout the campaign.
The citation accompanying his nomination highlighted how his players had embraced the "fluidity and intensity" he demands from his side.
It marks another significant milestone for Doolan, who has overseen a positive transformation at the Wham Stadium and has kept Stanley firmly in the hunt for promotion despite the challenges posed by injuries and squad limitations.
Competition for the award is strong.
Cklamovski led Salford City to a perfect return of 18 points from six games as the Ammies surged to the top of the table, while Taylor's youthful Exeter City side collected 13 points from six matches to move into the top half.
Brady also impressed by steering Port Vale away from the relegation zone with 10 points from five games after changing system to a back three.
However, Doolan's ability to keep Accrington Stanley unbeaten throughout October while dealing with a lengthy injury list has made him a strong contender for the award.
The winner of the Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Month award will be announced later this week, but the nomination itself serves as recognition of the outstanding job being carried out by Doolan and his staff as Stanley continue their push for promotion.
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