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Andy McGilvray

Airdrie duo net League One award double as impressive performances continue

Airdrie have won a monthly award double as Ian Murray won the Scottish League One Glen's Manager of the Month, while midfielder Rhys McCabe took the Player of the Month.

The Diamonds remained undefeated throughout February, securing 1-1 draws against Cove Rangers and Clyde, beating Montrose 4-1 at home, and Peterhead 1-0 away.

Picking up a hard-earned eight points, Airdrie remain second in League One, five points behind leaders Cove.

This is Murray's second award in as many months, and it's a second successive player award too, with Dylan Easton having scooped the prize for January.

McCabe, who has scored five times this season, has been a key man in the club's 11-match unbeaten league run, which sees them within striking distance of leaders Cove Rangers going into the final quarter of the season.

Murray said: "First of all I'd like to thank the sponsors again - Glen's and cinch - their backing has been really important over a couple of years, in which football has suffered a lot.

Rhys McCabe has won the Glen's Player of the Month award for February (Airdrieonians FC)

"For the team to win another two awards this month is great, it shows how hard they've worked.

"We took last month's in our stride. Hopefully we'll take these in our stride as well - to go undefeated for so long in a really hard league is a great testament to their character.

"We just want to keep going now, to win as many games as we can until the end of the season, and hopefully get our hands on the big prize!"

Colin Matthews, CEO of Glen's, owner of the Loch Lomond group, said: "Ian Murray has had another great month as the Diamonds continued their League One title drive throughout February.

"With the Airdrieonians' performance reaffirming their position at the top end of the League One table, Murray is a deserving winner of the Glen's Manager of the Moth award.

"He should be satisfied with a job well done so far this year, and I hope to see his success continue throughout the season."

Rhys McCabe said: "On a personal note it's great to get the recognition and pick up the award, so I'm really happy.

"It's always good to get assists and goals, but the main thing for us with the last part of the season coming up is just to focus on getting as many wins as possible."

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