Glentoran manager Mick McDermott hailed his players' "desire" after being named Manager of the Month for October.
McDermott has been recognised by the Northern Ireland Football Writers’ Association following another stellar month which saw the Glens hit the top of the Irish Premiership.
Their assault was aided by a 100 per cent record in October which included wins over Carrick Rangers, Linfield, Newry City and Larne, as well as progressing to the semi-final stages of the League Cup and County Antrim Shield.
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McDermott said: “The desire within the team, because I hear them talking in training, before games, at half-time and at full-time.
“I hear their desire not to concede, not to lose. It's nice to see the players take responsibility and fix things themselves without needing to be told.
“As we've said before, it's all about performances, both individual and collective. If you show up and you perform, when you look at the scoreboard after 90 minutes the result should be in your favour.
“Our boys have turned up and performed really well. There is an honesty and a maturity in this group of players, and that has helped us.
“This award is for the whole team. I’d like to thank the Football Writers’ for selecting us.”
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