Shoot!’s Championship Awards (January)

Manager of the Month: Jaap Stam (Reading)

While Brighton and Newcastle dominate the Championship, Reading are tucked in just behind them with Jaap Stam’s men ready to pounce, should Albion or the Magpies slip up.

A busy January saw the Royals play six games, but they picked up four key wins in that time.

They may be relying on other results to get into the automatic promotion places, but a play-off place looks a safe bet.