Graham Turner Manager of the Year
Article Date: 13 May 2008
Graham Turner
Hereford United chief, Graham Turner was named League Managers' Association League 2 Manager of the Year at an awards ceremony in Nottingham on Monday evening.
After missing out on four seperate occasions for the Football League's Manager of the Month prize during the course of the season, the Bulls' supermo has finally - and deservedly - been recognised for his achievements after leading United to automatic promotion to League 1 - a second promotion in just three seasons with the Bulls returning from non-league in 2006.
The award is voted for by the entire LMA membership and takes into consideration the performance of all managers during the season.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson scooped the Premier League gong after leading the Red Devils to their 10th Premier League crown as well as the upcoming Champions League final against Chelsea in a little over a week's time.
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray was awarded the Championship honour after guiding the Baggies to the league title and a return to the Premier League following last season's playoff final heartbreak, whilst Roberto Martinez received the prize for League 1 after seeing his Swansea City side finish at the summit of English football's third tier.
Graham Turner was the only recipient of an award not to have seen his side crowned league champions, highlighting the incredible job the Hereford boss has done with the resources available compared to fellow League 2 promotion winners MK Dons and Peterborough United.
All three awards were presented by England head coach and LMA president Fabio Capello, who briefly spoke to the assembled media in English afterwards.
LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson also spoke, commenting: "The awards recognise the achievements of the managers across the four top leagues in England.
"Recognition by your peers is an incredible privilege and this year's winners should be proud of their achievements.
"The LMA would like to congratulate all the managers for playing such an integral role in another fantastic season."
Many congratulations to Graham.
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scriv
Member since: 30/12/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 07:16
Congratulations Graham, a well deserved accolade. Being recognised by your fellow managers in this way, I am sure, is a very proud moment for you and thoroughly deserved. The icing on the cake for a memorable season.
stellaman
Member since: 24/10/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 08:04
Congratulations GT and thanks for a great season. Thoroughly deserved recognition of what you have achieved. Thanks also to JT and all your staff.
captain
Member since: 25/10/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 08:15
Well, done should have one some manager of the months along the way, But finally got the recognishion you deserve, Well done GT, and long may you continue to guide the bulls to pastures new and green
nailswortholdbull
Member since: 29/11/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 08:52
Many, many congratulations GT. Recognition, by your peers, makes this award the one to treasure. You've done a terrific job with the players, for the club, and for the fans. Long may you continue to show others how the job should be done and Thank You, for a truly memorable season.
jcswiss
Member since: 08/10/2007
Posted: 13/05/08 08:55
Fantastic you totally deserved it GT when you look at the budget of the other 2 that won promotion, imagine if we had that funding. Congratulations, should be Sir Graham.
notlobbulls
Member since: 23/10/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 08:55
Congratulations, well deserved and surely the honour to secure as it is from your peers.
keo
Member since: 22/01/2008
Posted: 13/05/08 09:38
Congratulations GT absolutely brilliant news. Well done and here's to next season.
Will Davies
Posted: 13/05/08 09:41
Absolutely bloody brilliant, and fully deserved.
morphy01
Member since: 07/11/2007
Posted: 13/05/08 09:44
Fantastic news, congrats GT !!!! More than deserved. You are a credit not just to Hereford united but to football itself. Thanks for an amazing season, long my it continue. Best of luck for next season. Well done GT !!!!!!!
adi.hufc
Member since: 24/10/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 10:06
Congratulatons GT and all at HUFC. Very well deserved. Thankyou for putting the pride back into our football club. To achieve what has been done on a shoe string budget is nothing short of amazing.
LONG MAY GT BE OUR LEADER!!!!!!!!
We all belong to Turners Army.
richie326
Member since: 31/10/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 10:11
Well done GT, no more than you deserve!! The icing on a fantastic season and long may you reign!! Cant wait to see the magic your perform this season! COME ON YOU BULLS!!
geoffmason
Member since: 23/10/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 10:23
This award is truly deserved and I would like to add my congratulations and thanks for a fantastic season. You have done a remarkable job on a very small budget but kept true to your belief in the player's skill and hardwork, giving us attractive football. I hope you will continue in what must be a difficult but rewarding job and look forward to League 1 and again show what can be done with the crop of young players.
dap hufc
Posted: 13/05/08 10:42
Graham Turner a true football legend we are all proud to have you at this club graham and right now i am 100% prud to be hereford till i die.
bodenhambulls
Member since: 03/11/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 11:31
well done mr turner, you thoroughly deserve this award, what a great job you have done this season and long may it continue. HEREFORD TIL I DIE
mobbsy
Member since: 12/08/2007
Posted: 13/05/08 12:21
well done old spice!
mike
Posted: 13/05/08 12:46
no manager deserved this award more than graham turner, many congratulations and thanks for a phenomenal season!
paulrwilliams
Member since: 17/01/2008
Posted: 13/05/08 13:44
well done graham turner, finally getting the recognition you deserve. thanks for such a fantastic season.
elworthybull
Member since: 21/04/2008
Posted: 13/05/08 14:45
As stated previously, you cannot buy a Team, you have to Create one and nurture it; However you do need the skills of a Great Leader to do it !!! Congratulations Graham from the Sully Bulls.
rogers@bulls
Member since: 02/11/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 15:18
Graham fantastic award for you, richly deserved. Not been to a game all season as Australia little far to tavel from for the weekend, but followed the season all the way, wish you every success in DIV 1, Congrats to the whole team- fantastic
BanburyBull
Posted: 13/05/08 16:16
Congrats to GT and well done to all @ HUFC. A great season Thank You.
Also where can I find info re. HUFC player of season etc. Cheers... WE ARE LEAGUE 1.... Can't wait to play Leeds again HaHaha
hufcmike
Posted: 13/05/08 16:37
yes yes yes gd old gt well done got it write not ince or ferguson lov e u GT
uggable
Member since: 21/02/2008
Posted: 13/05/08 17:46
Just desserts at last. Genuine pleasure from a n avid follower.
gloucesterwhite
Member since: 25/10/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 18:12
So, the footballing world has finally acknowledged what the meadow end has known all along. Well done GT, First of many. JT as well.
phill1963
Member since: 09/05/2007
Posted: 13/05/08 19:19
Well done GT. Not to mention JT. What a team! Roll on next season.
welsh.bull
Member since: 02/12/2006
Posted: 13/05/08 19:33
Well done GT! Who wants one of those dreaded manager of the month awards, you know what always happens in the next game. Save it up for the end of season ultimate acolade, voted for by people who know how hard the job really is. Very well deserved and I'm sure GT would be the first to include the other backroom staff in this. Show um what you can do next year. Good luck in preparing your squad in the closed season.
dizzybull
Posted: 13/05/08 19:58
Well done GT and long overdue as far as hufc fans are concerned you are and always will be MR HEREFORD! Banbury Wayne Brown was voted player of the season see article on virgin media.com.
mightybull27
Member since: 27/10/2006
Posted: 15/05/08 00:33
12 years of hard work finally recognised. Hope GT told Fabio he'll be taking his job when we fail to get to World Cup 2010!!! Let's hope in 12 months time GT is League 1 manager of the year!
vamorris
Member since: 03/11/2006
Posted: 16/05/08 10:30
Well done Mr Turner, brilliant job. I agree with all the comments above, especially Sir Graham. What a treat that would be. This though is a very fitting prize after many, many years of hard work.