Barry duo up for league awards

FAW / Lewis Mitchell

Andy Legg has been nominated for the Cymru Premier's manager of the month award for March.

The former Wales international arrived at Jenner Park at the end of January, replacing Steve Jenkins in the dugout.

He's since steered Barry towards a place in the end-of-season play-offs and a potential route to qualifying for the UEFA Conference League.

Three wins from four league outings saw Barry open up a five-point lead at the top of the Play-Off Conference, including a dramatic 4-3 victory at Briton Ferry Llansawel.

Despite a surprise slip-up at Flint, the Town also recorded 2-1 wins over relegated Aberystwyth and fellow strugglers Newtown.

Barry now need only a point from their last two games to confirm their play-off spot - with attention turning to a possible decider away at Connah's Quay Nomads in Flint on Sunday 13th April.

Legg faces competition for the managerial award from Rhys Griffiths, who secured runners-up spot with Penybont, and Andy Dyer, who is closing in on securing another season of top-flight football with Briton Ferry.

Meanwhile, Ieuan Owen has been nominated for the Player of the Month award after four goals and an assist during March.

Owen scored a brace - including the stoppage-time winner - in their win over Briton Ferry, before adding to his goal tally against Aberystwyth and Flint, ensuring the young centre-forward has established his place in the starting XI.

The other nominees are Penybont's James Crole, Briton Ferry's Will Fuller and Connah's Quay's Rhys Hughes.

As usual, a fans vote on social media and a league & independent voting panel will decide the winners of both awards.

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