Why McInnes Won: BBC Football Awards Analysis
Derek McInnes named BBC Scottish Premiership Manager of the Year as Hearts boss edged Motherwell's Askou by one vote. Declan Rice, Khadija Shaw also honoured.
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Derek McInnes named BBC Scottish Premiership Manager of the Year as Hearts boss edged Motherwell's Askou by one vote. Declan Rice, Khadija Shaw also honoured.
Declan Rice and Khadija Shaw win BBC Player of the Season, with Hearts' Braga and McInnes among awardees in 2025-26 across leagues.
Declan Rice and Khadija Shaw won BBC's top player awards as Arsenal and Man City claimed titles. See analysis of all winners from Premier League, WSL, and EFL.
Declan Rice, Khadija Shaw, and Derek McInnes head BBC Football Awards; Rice drove Arsenal's first title in 22 years, Shaw's 21 goals fired Man City to WSL
Bolton sealed Championship return with a 4-1 playoff final win over Stockport, powered by Rúben Rodrigues' double and Sam Dalby's overhead stunner.
Sam Dalby's 81st-minute overhead kick sent Bolton back to the Championship with a 4-1 play-off final victory over Stockport at Wembley.
Stockport County manager Dave Challinor boasts an extraordinary playoff record, reaching the postseason in 15 of his 16 managerial seasons. He now prepares his side for a League One semi-final against Stevenage.
Luke Williams, former Swansea manager, took a job at Bristol Airport after his dismissal. He now manages Peterborough United in League One, showcasing his unique path in football.
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens publicly criticized his players in a press conference, calling them 'weak' and accusing them of wasting a year of his managerial career.
In a press conference, Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens launched a scathing attack on his players, accusing them of wasting a year of his managerial career. The statement underscores frustration within the team.