THERE'S no change at the top of the Evening Press player of the year rankings.

Despite missing last Saturday's game at Cheltenham through suspension, Darren Dunning continues to lead.

However, goalkeeper Mark Ovendale has moved into joint second place with Lee Bullock following a two point display at Whaddon Road. Richard Hope picked up the man of the match award and the three points moved the central defender up into joint third place alongside Mitch Ward and Leigh Wood.

The remaining point on offer at Cheltenham went to Richard Cooper, the City utility player's first point of the season.

At Scunthorpe, it was City's management team of Lee Nogan and Chris Brass who earned top marks.

Nogan was named man of the match and took three points while Brass was awarded two points for his defensive work.

Chris Smith picked up the remaining point on offer.

Rankings: Dunning 20, Bullock 14, Ovendale 14, Ward 10, Wood 10, Nogan 9, Brass 5, Parkin 5, Smith 4, Wise 3, Merris 3, Cooper 1, Fox 1, George 1, Wilford 1.

Updated: 10:07 Saturday, November 08, 2003