The marvelous Martyrs scoop National League North awards

It’s a matter of Martyr magnificence as Merthyr Town double up in the Enterprise National League North awards. 

The division’s newcomers have left many in their wake after promotion - and they are clearly in the mood to repeat the trick. 

November is the month when they thrust themselves in the tile race and Manager of the Month Paul Michael is taking it all in his stride. 

An incredible four weeks brought seven wins from seven for the new arrivals - putting Darlington, AFC Telford United, Bedford Town, South Shields, Alfreton Town, Leamington and Buxton firmly in their place. 

They’ve won games and they have scored goals, too – 28 to be precise!

If you thought manager Michael’s recognition was a foregone conclusion, then the panel could put their feet up when researching the Player of the Month nominees. 

There was little doubt Ricardo Rees would take the acclaim after a simply incredible penultimate month of the year.

The on-fire frontman hit 13 goals in eight games – including two hat-tricks - to carry his side to third in the table.

He now has 23 goals in the division already and no player in England's top six leagues has scored more than the 25-year-old. 

It’s not something unfamiliar to him. Rees has fired more than 30 goals in each of his last two seasons.

Will McGowan of Darlington, AFC Fylde’s Luca Thomas and Cedwyn Scott, the South Shields forward, were also nominated - but there was only one man getting his hands on this award!