But as well as he's played I'm mystified as to how he's got this nomination, and I'm sure Chris McCann for one will wonder how on earth he's missed out. Joey made substitute appearances in the first of our three September league games. He did well when he came on at Forest and again at Swansea, and since he's played the full game in the last two.
However, he's been nominated after it was said he was the driving force in midfield, backed up yesterday by Chris Kamara's comments when he singled Joey out whilst interviewing the manager.
A strange one, but one we won't turn down and let's home Joey can make it a double and win the award. He's up against three other nominees, namely Michael Kightley (Wolves), Kevin Doyle (Reading) and Martin Albrechtsen (Derby).