Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has been named the Premier League's Manager of the Season, with Vincent Kompany winning the player award.
Newcastle boss and City captain rewarded for achievements
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has been named the Barclays Premier League's Manager of the Season, with Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany winning the player award.
Pardew has been honoured for his achievements at St James' Park this season in transforming Newcastle into challengers for UEFA Champions League qualification.
He was appointed by owner Mike Ashley in December 2010 after the controversial dismissal of predecessor Chris Hughton, the man who had guided the Magpies back into the top flight at the first attempt.
Initially dismissed as just another member of the so-called 'Cockney Mafia', he has won over his doubters to preside over a remarkable campaign which has included derby victory at Sunderland, a 3-0 defeat of Manchester United and a sensational 2-0 victory at Chelsea.
His astute dealings in the transfer market have brought the likes of Yohan Cabaye, Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse to the club and helped to produce a brand of football which has excited the Toon Army and ensured a return to European football next season.
And, ahead of a final day trip to Everton, Newcastle are still in with a chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
Meanwhile, City defender Kompany has been named the Premier League's Player of the Season after leading his club to the brink of the title.
Though Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie lifted both the PFA Player of the Year and Football Writers' honour, Kompany has secured the Premier League prize.
Kompany recently scored the only goal in the Manchester derby which has ensured City top the table on goal difference with one game left to play.
Providing City's result at home to Queens Park Rangers on Sunday is not worse than Manchester United's at Sunderland, then the club will become champions for the first time since 1968.
