JAI REASON doesn’t just think it was his TV wonder goal that secured him the Vanarama Conference player of the month award – he is just happy to assist.
The Eastleigh midfielder scored three times from out wide in February, including a blockbuster against Macclesfield live on BT Sport last Saturday to put the seal on the Spitfires’ 4-0 win.
It was a magical month for Richard Hill’s side ahead of a marathon March which sees them take on all the current top three.
Reason, 25, said: “I’m sure my goal against Macclesfield had a bit to do with it, but I think I have had a good February aside from that.
“I always target double figures goals wise but assisting is just as important to me. I believe I am the third top goal creator in the division with ten so I’m thrilled with that.
“We’ve had a good month and the team spirit here is fantastic. We’ve got a huge month ahead and this award has given me even more belief.”
Reason and Eastleigh took on Bristol Rovers yesterday – and Gas boss Darrell Clarke took the award for February’s top manager.
There wasn’t much debate either with Rovers winning five from five last month. Who would have thought Bradford PA would have an award under their arms after their February finally started two weeks into the month with a 5-0 hammering at Boston United?
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But since then John Deacey’s side haven’t looked back, beating Stockport, Guiseley and Hednesford to edge themselves further away from the Vanarama Conference North bottom three. Deacey is the month’s top boss.
As if life needed to get any better for anyone at North Ferriby right now, winger Jason St Juste has landed himself the Vanarama Conference North player of the month accolade just days after reaching Wembley in the FA Trophy.
Whitehawk‘s journey from the Sussex County League could take them to the Conference – and although he has been well backed, Steve King has signed well.
The Hawks are right up there in the Vanarama Conference South. Three good wins, against Bath City, St Albans and Maidenhead were complemented with a 3-0 thrashing of title rivals Boreham Wood – King takes the manager of the month gong and the player award is handed to Westonsuper-Mare’s Jamie Lucas.
The Welsh striker capped an excellent month with a hattrick in last weekend’s 4-3 win over Bishop’s Stortford.
