Cork City striker Graham Cummins has won the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for February.
The 30-year-old, who left St Johnstone to move to Turners Cross, opened his 2018 account with a goal in their win away to St Patrick's Athletic before he was sent off.
After serving a one-match suspension he bounced back in style with a hat-trick in the win against Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.
"It means a lot, because I have never won these awards," commented Cummins on receiving his trophy. "When I came back I said I came back to win stuff. Straight away I've won the President's Cup and a Player of the Month award in my first month here. I didn't win anything in six years in England or Scotland.
The Cork native is hoping to help his side add to the trophy cabinet at Turners Cross.
“When I came back my aim was to win trophies. I'd prefer to win collective trophies rather than individual ones, but it's always nice to get acknowledged, whatever profession you are in. It's something that gives footballers confidence, so it's always good to pick up an award.
"I just wanted to get the games underway and to start winning games. I want to be winning trophies and the President's Cup means a lot to me. But I feel humbled by this individual award because it means you are doing something right."
In winning the award, Cummins fended off competition from team-mate Kieran Sadlier, who finished second in the voting. Limerick’s Bastien Hery was third.
