Pep Guardiola Named LMA’s Manager Of The Year

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola has been named manager of the year by England’s League Managers’ Association, it was announced on Monday. Pep Guardiola

Guardiola steered  City to the Premier League title and League Cup this season and this Saturday the Spaniard’s side will bid to be crowned kings of Europe for the first time when they face English rivals Chelsea in the Champions League final in Porto.

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The five other managers who received the most votes to be in contention for the award were: Marcelo Bielsa (Leeds), Daniel Farke (Norwich), Emma Hayes (Chelsea Women), David Moyes (West Ham) and Brendan Rodgers (Leicester).
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Guardiola previously won the award – voted for by fellow managers – in recognition of overseeing City’s record-breaking 2017-18 campaign when they became the first team in English top-flight history to reach 100 points in a single season.

“I am delighted to win this award for the second time, but an award like this is only possible if a manager is surrounded by top professionals,” said Guardiola.

“My players have been fantastic – their dedication and professionalism never waver, even in a season that has been the most challenging we have ever faced.

“And my staff are also deserving of the highest praise. I am so lucky to have a team of people who give everything they have every single day to make sure Manchester City are the best we can be.

“This award is dedicated to and shared with them.”

LMA Executive Committee member Sir Alex Ferguson added: “As well as being a truly gifted manager and leader, you always display admirable humility and composure and I am sure your family must be very proud of you.”

LMA Chief Executive Richard Bevan said: “Tonight we celebrate the successes and efforts of all of our members over the course of one of the most difficult seasons in the history of the modern game.”

Full list of LMA Annual Awards Winners 2020/21:

The Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy for the LMA Manager of the Year:
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)

Barclays FA Women’s Super League Manager of the Year:
Emma Hayes MBE (Chelsea)

The FA Women’s Championship Manager of the Year:
Jonathan Morgan (Leicester City)

Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Year:
Daniel Farke (Norwich City)

Sky Bet League One Manager of the Year:
Grant McCann (Hull City)

Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Year:
Michael Duff (Cheltenham Town)

LMA Special Achievement Award:
Steven Gerrard MBE (Rangers)

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