FORMER Chippenham Town defender Tyrone Mings has been named the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month for September.

Mings, 21, is showing terrific athleticism and surging forward at every opportunity for Ipswich Town.

His tackling is improving almost by the match and his assists were vital against Brighton & Hove Albion and Wigan Athletic.

Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy said: “Tyrone has been excellent for us.

“Crystal Palace made a big offer for him before the transfer window closed but we want him here for the long term.

“He’s a young, exciting player who has made a lot of progress in his time here and it’s great to see that his form has been noticed with this award.

“We’ve acknowledged that as a club too, which is why we offered him a long term deal. He’s done great.”

Sky Sports’ Football League pundit Don Goodman said: “This flying full-back is showing, at 21, an athleticism and attitude that is great see.

“He can defend and he can create for his team. No wonder top-flight clubs were courting him.”