Doncaster Rovers Belles are celebrating a Manager of the Month award win after the women’s side won five Division One matches on the spin.
Nick Buxton, who is formerly a professional goalkeeper, has risen through the ranks at the ladies side to become the first team manager. He was previously a coach under the tenure of ex Belles boss Andy Butler and he even helped out before this in the Doncaster Academy.
Now, however, he is bringing success back to the Belles.
Once regarded as a titan of the women’s game – with six Women’s FA Cups under their belt and even two FA Women’s Premier League titles in their trophy cabinet – Doncaster Rovers Belles now find themselves in the Division One Midlands attempting to rebuild.
Impressive wins such as a 6-1 victory over Long Eaton United and a 3-0 win over Lincoln City has Buxton’s side in second spot, three points off league leaders Stourbridge.
Nick Buxton was understandably delighted with his Manager of the Month accolade, praising his players for all their recent efforts.
Mr Buxton said: “It’s a real great achievement but it’s not just by me. I’ve said to the girls before, my name is on the award but it goes down to everybody.”
A 2-0 loss to league leaders Stourbridge on Sunday does have the potential to sour this recent award win but Nick Buxton remains focussed for the season ahead.
He said: “For the rest of the season, hopefully, you know we are still in there for promotion. Unfortunately, we came up short against a really good team but there’s still a month and a bit to go. We are going to give it our best shot!”
Doncaster Rovers Belles next play on the 12th of March away at Northampton Town before returning to home soil at the Iqbal Poultry Stadium to face off against Wem Town on the 19th.
