Nobbs was nominated for the Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Year award on 2 November

The 32-year-old, who joined the Magpies in July, played a key role during United’s encouraging month, which began with a 4-1 win over Ipswich Town.

Clare Ditchburn’s side then earned a 1-1 draw with local rivals Durham, before defeating Sunderland 3-1 in front of a crowd of around 19,000 in the first Tyne-Wear derby of the season at St James’ Park.

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The influential former Arsenal midfielder has been at the heart of Newcastle’s recent upturn in form and is one of four players on the shortlist, alongside Bristol City’s Maria Farrugia, Portsmouth’s Megan Hornby and Charlton Athletic’s Charlotte Newsham.

Voting begins at 11am GMT on Monday 24 November and ends at 10am GMT on Wednesday 26 November. Magpies supporters can vote for Nobbs by clicking here.