Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg sends a clear message as he and Will Lankshear win monthly awards

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg and forward Will Lankshear have won the Championship Manager and Player of the Month awards for October. Hellberg guided Boro through an unbeaten five-game run, taking 13 points against teams including Stoke City and Wolves, while Lankshear scored seven goals during the month. Both emphasized that the honors reflect team efforts and stressed the importance of maintaining hard work.

Hellberg won the manager award ahead of nominees Chris Davies, John Mousinho, and Tonda Eckert, claiming the trophy for the second time in his tenure. Lankshear edged out Andri Gudjohnsen, August Priske, and James Bree for the player award, highlighted by scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Wolves.