League One has developed into a mini soap opera with Bristol City trying to keep improving Sunderland at bay. Stephen Wells has managed to maintain the consistency under pressure and whoever loses out in the race for second will be desperately unlucky. Below that Wolves, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United have the luxury of their play off places being all but secured, meaning they can start planning ahead. Subsequently whoever misses out on second may well find themselves faced with an interesting challenge come the play-offs.Please read the following synopsis of the English League One before casting your vote on manager of the month.
Jamie Best (Wolves) Wolves play off threat should not be underestimated, despite Jamie Bests recent announcement he is due to take up the reigns at Inter Milan in the off season. Best will want to end his Molyneux reign on a high and has displayed his characteristic determination to lead his team to 10 points from a possible 12 this month. Wolves can now rest players for the play-offs and will be eyeing end of season success to send their manager off to Italy.
Points won; 10/12 Positional Change; 4th > 4th
Stephen Wells (Bristol City) Bristol City have once again defied critics to maintain their impressive run and move to within range of a superb promotion to The Championship. Stephen Wells has been linked to various jobs over the past few weeks and Bristol City fans will be hoping they can hang on to their talented manager.
Points won; 10/12 Positional Change; 2nd > 2nd John Petty (Sunderland) The pre-season promotion favorites look to finally have found some consistency to move right up behind rivals Bristol City in the race for second place. Petty, a renowned tinkerman, seems to have found a good balance to his team and will be hoping victory over Bristol City this week will see him finally realize Sunderlands potential.
