Cliftonville boss Paddy McLaughlin has been named Reavey Solicitors Manager of the Month by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association.

The Reds completed January unbeaten with wins over Larne, Linfield, Glenavon and Ballymena United. It's the fifth time McLaughlin has won the prestigious monthly prize.

He said: "It's a pleasure to win this trophy once again. I'd like to thank the Football Writers' and their sponsors Reavey Solicitors.

"It was a good month, and up until this point it has been a good season. We've gone beneath the radar until now, but that's no longer possible as we're top of the league in February.

"The boys have been superb. They're a credit to themselves and a credit to the club. I'm just collecting this trophy on their behalf."