Bournemouth boss Howe wins League Managers' award
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Eddie Howe, who is in charge of Championship winners Bournemouth, was named the League Managers` Association (LMA) manager of the year on Tuesday.
"I can`t believe it. I`m so surprised and so grateful," Howe said.
"You need good people around you so I`m grateful to my staff.
"A lot had come with us on our journey from the lower leagues but we managed to get there. It`s more special because it is a club where I`ve spent most of my career."
Chelsea`s Jose Mourinho won the Premier League manager of the year prize.
Mourinho, in his second spell back at the club, led his team to the top-flight title as Chelsea finished eight points ahead of 2013-14 champions Manchester City who ended up in second place.
The other LMA award winners were Bristol City`s Steve Cotterill (League One) and Gareth Ainsworth of Wycombe Wanderers (League Two).