Michael McCrudden wins Player of the Month award

Institute forward Michael McCrudden is the NIFWA Player of the Month for December.
Institute striker Michael McCrudden collects his Belleek Player of the Month trophy from NIFWA Chairman Keith Bailie.Institute striker Michael McCrudden collects his Belleek Player of the Month trophy from NIFWA Chairman Keith Bailie.
Institute striker Michael McCrudden collects his Belleek Player of the Month trophy from NIFWA Chairman Keith Bailie.

McCrudden scored seven goals in the month, including a four-goal haul against Cliftonville. The 27-year-old also won the award in August.

The skipper said: "I'm over the moon to win this award again. I'd like to thank the Football Writers' for selecting me for this prize.

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"A lot of the credit for our success in recent weeks has to go to our manager Paddy McLaughlin. He's a demanding manager but he gets the best out of me and all my teammates.

"Without him, I would not have won this award."

The ex-Newcastle United starlet made it a December double, as his first goal in 'Stute's 6-4 win over Cliftonville secured the December Goal of the Month accolade.