Notts County forward Jon Stead wins September's League Two Player of the Month award

Notts County forward Jon Stead has been named the Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month for September.

The 33-year-old has bagged five goals in as many games to take his season’s tally to nine.

Notts County manager John Sheridan told reporters: “He’s played a massive part for us so far this season.

"To be fair to him, he’s made a lot of the goals himself. We know he’s got that ability - he’s played at a high level for most of his career and I’m very pleased to have him in my team.

“I’m very pleased for him that he’s won it - it’s recognition for his really good start to the season."

Stead, whose current scoring spell is his best since playing at Huddersfield in 2003-04, said: “I’m very happy - I’ve had a decent month and scored goals.

"Sometimes, especially with managers, you can get this award and then things go horribly wrong! Hopefully there’s no curse involved and I can carry on scoring.

“It’s nice to be recognised across the division. I think the last one I got was at Huddersfield, so it’s only taken me another 13 years to get one!"

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