Larne defender Matt Ridley has been named the Irish Premiership Player of the Month for December by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association.
Ridley was a key member of the Larne defence which conceded one league goal in the month, and has let in just nine in the top flight all season.
Larne are top of the table after a strong month which saw Gary Haveron's side defeat Glentoran, Crusaders and Carrick Rangers, and also draw with Linfield and Cliftonville.
"Thank you to the Football Writers for the award," said Ridley, who joined Larne from Blyth Spartans in the summer.
"We've had 14 clean sheets and as a defender you defend first and play second, and that's what I've always taken pride in. To bring that into the Irish League is something I'm immensely proud of.
"It's not possible without the full 11, but especially the boys beside me in defence."
Sean McAllister of Dungannon Swifts was second and Glentoran midfielder Cammy Palmer was third.
