LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Eddie Howe, who is in charge of Championship winners Bournemouth, was named the League Managers' Association (LMA) manager of the year on Tuesday.
Howe took the accolade after leading his club this season to promotion to the top flight for the first time in their 116-year history.
"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.