Earnie third in Powerade award

Last updated : 04 September 2006 By Rick Lamb
Norwich's start to the season has seen another crucial figure recognised in an early award announcement, but again failing to win.

Southampton's 17-year-old sensation Gareth Bale was the winner of the Powerade Championship Player of the Month, with Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley in second. Robert Earnshaw, joint top scorer after hitting four goals in August, was named in third place.