Feeney named NIFWA's manager of the month

Lee Feeney guided Bangor to the top flight by winning the Championship

Bangor boss Lee Feeney has been named October's manager of the month by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association.

Feeney guided Bangor to the top flight from the Championship and the Seasiders have had a strong start to the season.

The Irish Premiership's new boys defeated leaders Coleraine, Glenavon and Crusaders, and they also drew with Larne.

Bangor also knocked Lisburn Distillery out of the BetMcLean Cup, before their exit at the hands of Larne on Tuesday.

It is the first time Feeney has won the award and he follows in the footsteps of his cousin, Warren.

"It's an honour to win this trophy, although in my opinion this award should be called Management Team of the Month," said Feeney.

"I would not be here if it wasn't for our staff and the players have also been superb.

"October's success was a real team effort, although as I keep telling everyone, we are not safe yet.

"Our goal this year was to avoid relegation, and that hasn't changed."