Burnley’s Parker and Blades’ Hamer win EFL awards

The championship manager and player of the year are Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer and Burnley boss Scott Parker.

The Clarets could still match Reading’s 33-game unbeaten record set in 2005-06 as they reclaim the title, breaking numerous records along the way, including the most clean sheets (30) and the fewest goals conceded (15).

Hamer led the Blades to a third-place finish in one of his best seasons of career, scoring nine goals and adding seven assists, but he was unable to earn automatic promotion because he had 89 points in the game to spare.

After leading the Blues to the title and a successful promotion to the top, Birmingham City’s Chris Davies, a former Blues manager, won the League One manager of the year award, while Wycombe’s Richard Kone, a striker with 18 goals, won the player and young player awards.

Graham Alexander, manager of Bradford City, and Bromley forward Michael Cheek, who scored a division-high 23 goals in the club’s opening EFL campaign, were awarded league two’s manager and player of the year awards.

Parker told BBC Sport, “I am really proud of that [the points tally].”

A 100-point score is a great accomplishment to think we’re on target if we can win at the weekend.

That, along with the clean sheets and goals conceded, comes with an unbeaten record of 32 games.

Because of our journey, “This promotion” is right up there with it. I’m very proud of this team because it was practically put together in the final week of the transfer window.

Parker, 44, took over Turf Moor at the start of the season and won the award ahead of Daniel Farke of title rivals Leeds United, Chris Wilder of Sheffield United, and Regis Le Bris, head coach of Sunderland.

With the addition of Leeds full-back Jayden Bogle, midfielder Ao Tanaka, and winger Dan James, the Championship team of the year was named in recognition of their remarkable defensive performance.

Dutchman Hamer, who was born in Brazil, has helped the Sheffield United team win 28 games, more than any other team in the Championship, while defeating James and Trafford to claim the trophy.

Hamer, 27, said, “I feel delighted, I’m buzzing.” This is the best reward you can receive as a player, aside from a promotion as a team.

We need each other, and you can’t do it without your team. To receive this prize, I can’t thank my team-mates enough.

We need you more than ever at the moment, our captain Jack Robinson said last week. That gives you a boost as a player because the captain is letting you take charge.

After helping the Black Cats advance to the play-offs, the Sunderland duo Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg won the championship’s young player and apprentice of the year awards.

With just two games left to play, Birmingham boss Davies has a dominant season, recording 105 points, which is a third-place record since the introduction of three points for a win.

The League One team of the year included midfielders Tomoki Iwata and Christoph Klarer, both of whom were Blues defenders.

The award went to Davies, Charlton boss Nathan Jones, Richie Wellens, and Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson, who has led runners-up Wrexham to three successive promotions.

I’m really pleased that we reclaimed the Championship and won it in style, Davis said. “My first year as a manager couldn’t have gone any better.

The season has been fantastic, with the points record being the best.

It’s an incredible achievement, Kone, who won two awards while playing in English football’s ninth tier, said. I would not have had this in mind until recently.

It’s amazing to have won two awards and be a part of the team of the year, according to the team. I’m very proud of myself and am enjoying the moment.

Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United: Player of the Year.

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland): Young player of the year

Chris Rigg (Sunderland) is the season’s apprentice.

Richard Kone (Wycombe) wins player of the year.

Richard Kone (Wycombe): Young Player of the Year.

Jake Richards (Exeter), the season’s apprentice

Player of the year: Brockley’s Michael Cheek

Nathan Lowe (Walsall, now Stoke) is the young player of the year.

Jack Shorrock (Port Vale) is the season’s apprentice.

Norwich, the season’s community club

Plymouth, ACTing with Children, is the season’s community project.

Taylor Moore (Bristol Rovers): a player in the community

Leyton Orient and Punjabi O’s are recipients of diversity awards.

Northampton Cobblers receive a green club award for tackling food waste

Cardiff, 125th anniversary campaign, fan engagement award

Award given to a club employee: Ian Darler (Cambridge).

Curtis Davies receives the Sir Tom Finney Award.