PETRIE LANDS MANAGER OF THE MONTH AWARD

Stewart Petrie has been voted Scottish League One Manager of the Month, presented by Glen's Vodka, for October, his sixth such award in his 5 years at Links Park.

Two wins and two draws saw Petrie‘s side end the month unbeaten and in third place, just a single point off top spot.

The month began with a tough away trip to newcomers, and league favourites Queens Park, with a Lewis Milne second half equaliser sharing the spoils.

A goal fest followed, with first a trip to Broadwood where Clyde were knocked for 5 without reply, before the only home fixture of the month saw another 4 put past East Fife, with only a Mercer strike two minutes from time spoiling back to back clean sheets.

The second clean sheet did come in the last game of the month, up at Peterhead, but the Mighty Mo had sadly left all their shooting boots at home.

Incredibly, in amongst this full on league schedule, the month also saw the Gable Endies go toe to toe with Championship side Greenock Morton in the SPFL Trust Trophy Third Round, eventually losing out on penalties after a goalless draw at Links Park.

Petrie said, “I am very grateful and delighted to receive this award. The boys had a busy October and to end the month unbeaten, having scored 10, conceded only 2 and taken 8 points was very pleasing all round. As a group, they have set very high standards and the consistency they are delivering right now is a real credit to them all.”

With an ever increasing mantlepiece, Petrie will have to find space for his trophy amongst his previous monthly awards for December 2020, December 2019, October 2019, December 2018, November 2017 and has a Manager of the Year Award for 2017/18

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PETRIE EXTENDS GABLE ENDIES COMMITMENT TO 2025

Montrose FC Manager Stewart Petrie has put pen to paper on a 2 year contract extension, keeping him as Links Park gaffer until at least the summer of 2025

With his 5th anniversary at the Angus club just around the corner, and his credentials growing year on year, the Club were rightly keen to secure, for as long as possible, the man who has transformed the perennial League 2 strugglers into a solid and competent League 1 outfit.

When Petrie arrived on the 4th December, 2016, the Gable Endies were propping up all 42 Scottish league clubs, being rock bottom of League 2

Since then, the first time manager has masterminded arguably one of the most successful periods in the Club's 143 year history, delivering five consecutive top 4 finishes across two divisions, including only the Club's second league title and first ever appearance in a Championship play off semi-final.

Club Chairman John Crawford said, "We are obviously delighted that Stewart has once again agreed to extend his contract. Naturally, with his success clear for all to see, rumours will surface from time to time as to what his future holds and I am therefore extremely pleased to put any speculation to bed. I am sure this is the news that all our supporters have been waiting and hoping for. We can now focus on continuing the adventure that has delivered not only our success on the park, but also created a real feeling of positivity and togetherness around both the Club and the town."

Stewart added, "I couldn't be happier with the contract extension, and delighted to be able to carry on our unfinished business of getting the Club to where we want it to be. I have said many times that the ambition of the board continues to match that of the coaching and playing staff, a great place to be and with still room for improvement, we want to get as high as we can, so hopefully there are many more exciting times ahead."

LEST WE FORGET

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