Sunderland duo nominated for EFL awards but face competition from Simon Grayson and Jerry Yates

Luke O’Nien and Lee Johnson have been nominated for an EFL award.
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O’Nien is up for Sky Bet League One Player of the Month Award alongside Gillingham’s Vadaine Oliver, Sammie Szmodics of Peterborough United and Blackpool man Jerry Yates.

Perhaps the most versatile player in League One, O’Nien has made a seamless transition to central defence. His reading of the game, anticipation and bravery all contributed to five clean sheets in six games.

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Indeed, O’Nien’s head coach is also up for an award for the month of March.

Sunderland's Luke O'Nien.Sunderland's Luke O'Nien.
Sunderland's Luke O'Nien.

Johnson has been nominated for the Sky Bet League One Manager of the Month Award alongside former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson who is now at Fleetwood Town.

Gillingham manager Steve Evans has also been nominated alongside Johnson, Grayson and Hull City boss Grant McCann.

Johnson masterminded a first Wembley triumph in 48 years in March and collected 16 points from six unbeaten games.

Winners will be announced at 6am on Friday, April 9.

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