Brentford and Bournemouth Managers Earn LMA Praise
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- Keith Andrews guided Brentford to within a whisker of European qualification in his first season, despite being predicted to be sacked and starting the campaign as relegation favorites.
- Andoni Iraola led Bournemouth to a Europa League spot after a near‑Champions League finish, overcoming a ten‑match winless streak that lasted until the end of October 2023.
- Daniel Farke turned Leeds United’s fortunes around by the end of November 2023, pulling the club out of a relegation battle and securing Premier League survival.
- Regis le Bris helped Sunderland retain Premier League status, defying the usual expectation that promoted clubs are relegated.
- Mikel Arteta is a leading contender for the LMA manager of the season award after guiding Arsenal’s title challenge.
Why it matters: The LMA awards on Tuesday could boost the profiles of lower‑league managers like Andrews and Iraola, giving them leverage in contract negotiations and attracting talent, while top‑tier coaches face tighter competition for the accolade.
