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Ferguson named LMA Manager of the Year
May 24, 2011, 7:37 GMT
London - The League Managers Association paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson on Tuesday after naming him its manager of the year.
The Manchester United manager picked up the award for only the third time after leading United to a 19th Premier League title and the final of the Champions League for the third time in four years.
'Sir Alex is fully deserving of this recognition, once again he has demonstrated genius at critical moments this season,' said LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson.
'It's not just his longevity in the game at one of the world's biggest clubs which is remarkable, but his consistent delivery of success in over 35 years in football management.'
Ferguson used the occasion to offer support to Carlo Ancelotti, sacked as manager of Chelsea on Sunday.
'Carlo, you are a fantastic man and you have showed great courage in coming to the dinner tonight, well done,' he said.
Norwich City's Paul Lambert was the named Championship manager of the year after leading his side to promotion to the Premier League. Brighton's Gus Poyet picked up the League One award and Chesterfield's John Sheridan won the League Two prize.
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