Shoot!’s Championship Awards: November’s Player, Manager and Goal of the Month

Manager of the Month: Steve McClaren (Derby County)

5 November 2016 - Skybet Championship - Wolverhampon Wanderers v Derby County - Derby County manager Steve McClaren issues instructions - Photo: Paul Roberts / Offside.

Photo: Paul Roberts / Offside.

The return of former England boss McClaren to Pride Park Stadium raised more than a few eyebrows when it was announced back in October, and he would have been eager to get some good results under his belt to quash the doubters.

He started solidly enough, but Derby’s form in November is certainly evidence to suggest that the Rams board have made the right decision.

An entertaining 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux was backed up with a comfortable 3-0 home victory against struggling Rotherham United.

Derby saved the best result until last though, picking up a vital three points against fellow play-off chasers Norwich City with a 1-0 win to leave County just three points off the top six.

On the evidence thus far, McClaren may well be back in the Premier League sooner than anyone expected.

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