'It's nice to be recognised for scoring a few goals,' says Cliftonville striker Ben Wilson after being named Player of the Month for September

Cliftonville striker Ben Wilson has won the Dream Spanish Homes Player of the Month prize for September.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion forward hit six goals in all competitions during the month for Jim Magilton’s team – including back-to-back doubles in the wins over Ballymena United and Coleraine.

Wilson has formed a strong relationship on the pitch with Rory Hale and says he’s learning off talismanic Reds striker Joe Gormley.

“It’s nice to be recognised for scoring a few goals and helping the team. I couldn’t do this without my team-mates and I have to thank them.

Cliftonville striker Ben Wilson has been named as the NIFWA Player of the Month for Septemberplaceholder image
Cliftonville striker Ben Wilson has been named as the NIFWA Player of the Month for September

“Jim’s been brilliant. I worked with him at Club NI and when he got in contact with me, I was really impressed by what he was trying to do, and I really wanted to play senior football. That was a big part of it and I’m really enjoying it at Cliftonville."

The September runner-up was Danny Purkis, while Joel Cooper took third spot.

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