On This day in 2016,

Northampton Town winger Ricky Holmes has been named the Sky Bet League 2 Player of the Month for January.

His recent return from injury has been a welcome boost at Sixfields. Skilful, quick and always prepared to run at defenders, he provided two assists in the month as well as two goals, including a stunning volleyed winner at Dagenham & Redbridge.

Northampton Town manager Chris Wilder has been named the Sky Bet League 2 Manager of the Month for January.

Having steered his side through the financial uncertainty of autumn, Wilder has ensured that harmony off the pitch hasn’t sated the hunger on it. 

A vital win at rivals Plymouth Argyle underpinned a maximum 12-point haul and sent the Cobblers top.

Sky Sports’ Football League pundit Don Goodman said: “It was a fantastic month for Chris Wilder and his Northampton team who boasted a perfect record in January to take them to the top of Sky Bet League 2.

“At this stage of the season, a perfect month can be the difference between automatic promotion and having to battle it out in the Play-Offs, so Chris will be keen to see this form continue.”