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Pardew named LMA Manager of the Year

Alan Pardew has won two major awards this campaign © Getty Images

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Alan Pardew has been named League Managers Association (LMA) Manager of the Year after guiding Newcastle to fifth place in the Premier League this season.

Pardew picked up the Premier League Manager of the Year award last week, capping a remarkable season which saw Newcastle finish above the likes of Chelsea, Everton and Liverpool. The LMA award is voted for by members, including all managers from the top four professional leagues in English football.

In an outstanding season, Pardew guided his side to 19 wins in their 38 league games, and they also recorded 15 clean sheets. Pardew has been highly commended on his recruitment of players including Papiss Cisse, Demba Ba and Yohan Cabaye.

"There is no doubt that the LMA Annual Awards are perceived as the most accurate measure of a manager's ability because there are no better judges of your performance than your peers," said LMA Chairman Howard Wilkinson. "Alan Pardew's achievements at Newcastle this season are there for all to see and it is just reward that he should be named as LMA Manager of the Year.

"I'm often asked, where are all the English coaches? My answer is 'We have plenty of them, they just need an opportunity.' I am delighted for Alan that he has taken his opportunity."

Richard Bevan, Chief Executive of the LMA, said: "Tonight is a celebration of this season's managerial achievements across the top four leagues in the professional game. To receive votes from and to be acknowledged by your fellow managers and competitors is a great honour.

"Alan is fully deserving of this recognition and what he has achieved in such a short space of time with Newcastle is very impressive. I would also like to say a special thank you to all the members who have contributed to yet another fantastic season."

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