Justin gets his reward!

Played six, won five, drawn one. That was the Bostik North record of Barking FC during November, and it won manager Justin Gardner the Mitre Manager of the Month Award. Justin, pictured here receiving the award from the Bostik League's Kellie Discipline, also saw his side concede only one solitary goal during this period as they launched themselves firmly into the playoff positions.

Congratulations to Justin and to Barking on the award- and also for disproving the notion that such honours are cursed by continuing their unbeaten run into December!