IRISH PAIR EOIN Doyle and Anthony O’Connor have both been nominated for the League Two Player of the Month for December.
31-year-old striker Doyle, on loan at Swindon from Bradford, has been in prolific form, recently equalling Jamie Vardy’s record in English football after scoring for an 11th consecutive game in December.
The Dubliner scored five goals in five games during December, and 23 goals in 26 appearances overall this season.
If Doyle wins the prize, according to the official EFL site, he will become the first player ever to win the award for a third consecutive time.
It is uncertain, however, whether ex-Shamrock Rovers and Sligo forward Doyle will remain at Swindon for the rest of the season, with speculation that he is set to return to his parent club after a series of eye-catching performances.
Meanwhile, former Ireland underage international O’Connor has been recognised for his displays with Bradford.
The 27-year-old Cork native was part of a defence that conceded just once in five games during December.
His club Bradford are currently fourth in the table, with Doyle’s Swindon Town top.
Colchester midfielder Harry Pell and Exeter City winger Randell Williams have also been nominated for the accolade.
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