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Saints boss and defender nominated for Championship awards after unbeaten October

SAINTS boss Tonda Eckert and defender James Bree have been nominated for the Championship’s October Manager and Player of the Month.

By Alfie House · Daily Echo

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert and defender James Bree have been nominated for October's Championship monthly awards.
Eckert guided Saints to an unbeaten month, earning 13 points across five matches.
Bree helped secure three clean sheets while scoring winning goals against both Portsmouth and West Ham.

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Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert and defender James Bree have been nominated for the Championship Manager and Player of the Month awards for October. Eckert led Saints through an unbeaten month, securing 13 points from five matches, which included a derby victory against Portsmouth and a 3-2 win away at West Ham.

Bree earned his nomination after contributing to three clean sheets and scoring two crucial goals during October. Eckert faces competition from Chris Davies, Kim Hellberg, and John Mousinho, while Bree is shortlisted alongside strikers Andri Gudjohnsen, Will Lankshear, and August Priske, with winners announced on November 13.

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