NI Football Writers' Association

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Roy Kitson.

Roy was a long-serving member of the association, who wrote extensively about his beloved @bangorfc for the County Down Spectator and several other outlets.

The thoughts of everyone at NIFWA are with Roy's family.

Coleraine boss Ruaidhri Higgins is the NIFWA Manager of the Month for October.

In October, the Bannsiders defeated Bangor, Cliftonville, Larne and Crusaders, whilst recording a 1-1 draw with Glentoran, meaning they finished the month unbeaten.

Reece Doyle of Rathfriland Rangers has been named NIFWA Championship Player of the Month for October.

Doyle has spearheaded Rathfriland’s revival after a slow start to the season, scoring five goals during the month.

The NIFWA Player of the Month for October is Cliftonville forward Brian Healy.

Healy scored five NIFL Premiership goals during the month, hitting doubles against Carrick Rangers and Dungannon Swifts, whilst also finding the net against Portadown.

Louise McDaniel of Cliftonville is the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership Player of the Month for September.

McDaniel scored a hat-trick against Derry City to help the Reds win the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership title.