
The winners of December's Player and Manager of the Month awards in the JD Cymru Leagues have been confirmed.
The fans' vote was combined with a league and independent voting panel to determine the winners.
JD Cymru Premier
Manager of the Month
Chris Hughes – Newtown
December brought a maximum return for Chris Hughes' Newtown as they secured three successive wins after finishing November with a defeat against the leaders. The Robins notched eight goals in three games to seal victories over Barry Town United, Aberystwyth Town and Flint Town United.
Player of the Month
Jordan Williams – The New Saints
Jordan Williams had managed three goals in the JD Cymru Premier before December but finished the month by doubling that figure. The forward scored in each of the Saints' three games - against Bala Town, Barry Town United and Penybont - to help Anthony Limbrick's side earn maximum points.
JD Cymru North
Manager of the Month
Phil Hudson – Ruthin Town
December saw Phil Hudson guide Ruthin Town to maximum points as they finished the year in fourth in the JD Cymru North table. They netted an impressive 11 goals in three games, earning wins over Penrhyncoch, Llanidloes Town and Colwyn Bay.
Player of the Month
Joseph Chaplin – Gresford Athletic
Joseph Chaplin had a hand in all bar one of Gresford Athletic's seven goals against Prestatyn Town in December. The striker fired home five and provided an assist as his side chalked up an emphatic victory at Clappers Lane, while he registered another assist in their penultimate fixture of the year against Buckley Town.
JD Cymru South
Manager of the Month
Sean Cresser – Carmarthen Town
Sean Cresser's Carmarthen Town fired in nine goals in three games - against Trefelin BGC, Port Talbot Town and Afan Lido - to earn three successive wins. The Old Gold also chalked up three clean sheets and finished the year in sixth in the table.
Player of the Month
David Lyon – Taffs Well
David Lyon scored in each of Taffs Well's three fixtures in December to take his tally for the league season to 11. After netting in the Wellmen's 1-1 draw with Cambrian and Clydach Vale and 3-0 win over Cwmbran Celtic, he then scored in stoppage time against Briton Ferry Llansawel to earn his side a 2-1 victory.
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