Exciting utility man, Sisa Tuntulwana has won the October 2025 Player of the Month following a number of impressive performances, further forward, for the Holy Blues. Mainly due to injuries to regular forwards Jonny Margetts & Frank Mulhern, Sisa has taken to leading the line, in typical Tuntulwana fashion. Throwing himself into it & giving it his all – like a breath of fresh air.

The award, sponsored by Paddockwood Forge Limited, enables supporters to have their say in the player most deserving of some extra recognition. And this month, Sisa's crucial goals – and performances - have landed him the third month of the 2025/26 season’s trophy. His crucial opening goal, in the replay, away at Hartlepool United- and coming off the bench to score the winner, again away - at Redditch United to secure the Holy Blues' continued Cup runs make Tuntulwana the deserving recipient.

He follows in the footsteps of Harrison Beeden (sponsored by Sobey Mortgages) and David Robson (Chantry Agricultural Engineers/ Foxby Media) winners in August and September, respectively.

Sisa pooled over a third of the 330 votes cast. With 38% of the votes secured. Lewis Butroid was runner up in the poll, with 18%. Will Lancaster rounded off the top three, with 9% of the votes cast.

Pictured is Sisa leaping with joy following his solo goal against Hartlepool. A photo of him with his trophy will be added to the News Post when he is presented prior to Sunday's Emirates FA Cup fixture, at home to Accrington Stanley.

On winning the Player of the Month Award, Sisa was pleased to earn the recognition of the fans and took time to thank the supporters for their votes, "Just wanna say thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for me. I’m truly grateful for the award. Hopefully many more to come."

Sisa is proudly sponsored for the 2025/26 season by Sarah Plastow, Richy Doran & Darcie Boles.

Words: Rob Hughes (@AATM_Media)
Hartlepool image: Tommy Cox