Football Corner

Paul Jewell and Frank Lampard have both been rewarded for their great October months. This is the second time in a row Paul Jewell has won the award as his side now lay second in the league. The Latics have the best defence in the top flight, having conceded only five goals in 11 games. David O'Leary is the only other manager to have won the award in consecutive months, when he was with Leeds in 2001. Jewell's side were expected to struggle in the Premiership following promotion last season but have confounded expectations. They are above the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal in the table and currently trail leaders Chelsea by six points.

Frank Lampard scoop the award thanks to his October month were he scored six goals. The England man scored twice against Bolton and Blackburn and was also on target against Liverpool and Everton. According to the Actim Index, which statistically measures players' performance, Lampard is currently the best player in the country. He has also tranferred his form into the international arena, scoring for England in their impressive 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Poland.


I firmly believe that both of these awards have been handed out fairly because both Lampard and Jewell had great months at their respective clubs. Frank Lampard scored six goals in the month of October and he is currently top goal scorer in the league and he is a midfielder. Paul Jewell's Wigan have simply been amazing, from people tipping Wigan to go down but now they are only six points behind leaders Chelsea with a game in hand.