Newport boss Justin Edinburgh wins manager of month award

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Newport County manager Justin Edinburgh has been named the Conference Premier manager of the month for April/May.

The former Tottenham defender Edinburgh guided his side to promotion to the Football League with a 2-0 win over Wrexham at Wembley.

Colwyn Bay player-manager Frank Sinclair has been named the Conference North manager of the month for April/May.

Sinclair's side won their final six games of the season to secure safety.

Bay winger Shelton Payne was named the Conference North's player of the month while Mansfield Town striker Matt Green was named the Conference Premier's player of the month.

The Conference South saw a Sutton United double with manager Paul Doswell and Marvin Williams winning the monthly awards.