Derby County’s form throughout March has seen John Eustace receive a nomination for the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month award.

The Rams recorded three consecutive wins to end the month as one of the league’s in-form side, collecting nine points from a possible 12 in March.

Craig Forsyth and Ebou Adams struck early to beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 on home turf, before Matt Clarke and Marcus Harness were on target to defeat play-off chasers Coventry City 2-0 and make it back-to-back wins at Pride Park Stadium inside a few days.

Harrison Armstrong’s first senior goal and a Harness brace earned a dramatic and late 3-2 win at Plymouth Argyle to make it three in a row before the international break.


Eustace is on a four-man shortlist for the accolade alongside Sheffield United's Chris Wilder, Luton Town's Matt Bloomfield and Burnley's Scott Parker.

The Sky Bet Manager of the Month judging panel comprises former Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United boss Danny Wilson, Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman and Sky Bet EFL trader Ivor Davies.