MARTIN LING has been shortlisted for the League One Manager of the Month award after leading the O's to an unbeaten November.

The Londoners began the month in the relegation zone, but ten points from the four League games in November has seen them climb up to 18th.

Orient also made progress in the FA Cup during the month, beating Colchester United and Bradford City to set up a third round tie against Championship side Sheffield United.

In all, Ling's side won five games and drew one in November, only conceding one goal - at Bradford last Saturday - in the process.

Also up for the award this month are Milton Keynes Dons boss Roberto Di Matteo, Peterborough United chief Darren Ferguson and Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson.

The winner will be announced this Thursday at 1.20pm live on Sky Sports News.