Many moons ago I received the great accolade of being named Premier League manager of the season - with Crystal Palace in 2014. Along with the same award I won with Gillingham for Division Three (now League Two) in 1996, it's one of my most treasured memories over the many years I have been in the game. So, who do I believe deserves recognition this year? The League Managers Association (LMA) holds its annual awards dinner on Tuesday, recognising achievements across the men's and women's game. For me, there are several names that stand out. In the Premier League, the divisional award invariably goes to the manager who has finished top of the table - since the awards started in 1993 there have only been four occasions when it hasn't, which is why I was especially proud when one of them was me. Over the years I have often voted that way myself too, but I have also always respected the managers lower down the Premier League who have over achieved and on many occasions voted that way instead. This season, Arsenal and Manchester City have been the two outstanding teams and I am sure Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola will have a great run at this prestigious individual award to go with thei
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Many moons ago I received the great accolade of being named Premier League manager of the season - with Crystal Palace in 2014. Along with the same award I won with Gillingham for Division Three (now League Two) in 1996, it's one of my…
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Many moons ago I received the great accolade of being named Premier League manager of the season - with Crystal Palace in 2014. Along with the same award I won with Gillingham for Division Three (now League Two) in 1996, it's one of my…
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