Portsmouth boss snubbed for Championship accolade as Middlesbrough secure double success

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho missed out on the Championship Manager of the Month award for October, with the accolade going to Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg. Hellberg secured the honor after guiding Middlesbrough through an unbeaten month, claiming 13 points from a possible 15. In addition to Hellberg's victory, Middlesbrough completed a double success as striker Will Lankshear was named Player of the Month after scoring seven goals in five games.

Mousinho was nominated after leading Portsmouth to 11 points from six October fixtures, which included notable victories over Sheffield United, Norwich City, and Millwall. Southampton's Tonda Eckert and Birmingham City's Chris Davies were also shortlisted for the managerial award, judged by Danny Wilson, Don Goodman, and Ivor Davies.