Justin Edinburgh: Newport County manager up for monthly award

Justin Edinburgh succeeded Anthony Hudson as Newport County manager

Newport County manager Justin Edinburgh has been shortlisted for the League Two manager of the month award for October.

Edinburgh's side had an indifferent start to the season but their form during October has seen them move up to eighth.

The Exiles secured ten points in five games and beat York City,Dagenham & Redbridge and Southend United.

Shrewsbury's Micky Mellon, Plymouth boss John Sheridan and John Still of Luton Town have also been nominated.