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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.
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.
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Atletico Madrid wants to sign Cristian Romero, Manchester City wants to sign Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus, and Manchester United wants Mateta from Palace, among other things.
Cristian Romero, 27, has become one of Atletico Madrid’s top summer targets. (Spanish: Marca)
Italian club Milan are expected to make a move for Italy’s and Juventus‘ full-back Andrea Cambiaso, 25, with the Italian club turning their attention to Lazio’s 25-year-old Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares. (Sun)
When Jonathan David’s Lille contract expires this summer, clubs like Newcastle United, Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham, Chelsea, and Liverpool are all interested in signing the 25-year-old striker from Canada. Marseille are attempting to persuade the player to stay in France. (RMC Sport, via Get Football News France)
If the 25-year-old Brazilian international chooses to join Old Trafford, Manchester United has offered Wolves forward Matheus Cunha a five-year contract. (Teamtalk)
Chelsea are working hard to secure the signing of 19-year-old Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, but the Turkish international faces competition from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City. (Caught Offside)
If Ipswich Town’s English forward Liam Delap, 22, is not able to capture the French international, Jean-Philippe Mateta, 27, then Manchester United are still interested in signing him. (GiveMesport)
Kim Min-jae, 28, a South Korean international defender, is a subject of negotiations at Newcastle United. Football Insider
Daily Express
1 of 4
Atletico Madrid wants to sign Cristian Romero, Manchester City wants to sign Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus, and Manchester United wants Mateta from Palace, among other things.
Cristian Romero, 27, has become one of Atletico Madrid’s top summer targets. (Spanish: Marca)
Italian club Milan are expected to make a move for Italy’s and Juventus‘ full-back Andrea Cambiaso, 25, with the Italian club turning their attention to Lazio’s 25-year-old Portuguese defender Nuno Tavares. (Sun)
When Jonathan David’s Lille contract expires this summer, clubs like Newcastle United, Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham, Chelsea, and Liverpool are all interested in signing the 25-year-old striker from Canada. Marseille are attempting to persuade the player to stay in France. (RMC Sport, via Get Football News France)
If the 25-year-old Brazilian international chooses to join Old Trafford, Manchester United has offered Wolves forward Matheus Cunha a five-year contract. (Teamtalk)
Chelsea are working hard to secure the signing of 19-year-old Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, but the Turkish international faces competition from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City. (Caught Offside)
If Ipswich Town’s English forward Liam Delap, 22, is not able to capture the French international, Jean-Philippe Mateta, 27, then Manchester United are still interested in signing him. (GiveMesport)
Kim Min-jae, 28, a South Korean international defender, is a subject of negotiations at Newcastle United. Football Insider
With three games to go, the Remo Stars won the match-day 35 match-day match against Niger Tornadoes 1-0. The Nigeria Premier Football League title is now 2024/2025.
Olamilekan Adedayo, a substitute in the second half and coach Daniel Ogunmodede’s side, won the game with a trademark late strike after 83 minutes of relentless work.
With only three games left, Rivers United held to a 68-point lead over the Remo Stars, which is their 21st win of the season.
