Tom Cairney is deservedly in with a shout of the August Sky Bet player of the month award after a spell in which the Whites remain unbeaten.

However, the talented Fulham midfielder is up against one from Wolves, Barnsley and Huddersfield for the prized gong.

Coincidentally, two of the other three also ply their trade in the centre of the pitch.

Defender Matt Doherty at Molineux, Conor Hourihane for the Tykes and Aaron Mooy for the Terriers also have fingers crossed the judging panel of Sky Sports’ EFL expert Don Goodman; League Managers’ Association Director Olaf Dixon, and Sky Bet Football Trading Manager Paul Lowery, give them the nod.

Cairney received the plaudit for: 'fulfilling the potential at which his technique, cultured passing and dribbling ability have always hinted.

'Given free rein on the right with an ability to cut inside, his two goals included a lovely curler in the 1-1 draw at Leeds,' as the Sky release gushed on his behalf.

Here's a reminder.

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Whites fans might find it hard to suppress a snigger knowing Barnsley's Hourihane is on the list for 'his two goals, including a spectacular free-kick in the 3-2 win over QPR, while his pinpoint passing helped to create three others.'

The winner is announced tomorrow (Friday).

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