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'Football is a source of comradeship' - Slot grateful for support

'Football is a source of comradeship' - Slot grateful for support

Summary

Arne Slot was named manager of the year and Premier League manager of the year at the League Managers Association awards. He decided not to attend the ceremony due to a car incident at Liverpool's title parade that injured about 50 people. Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp and led Liverpool to a league win, signing only one new player.

Key Facts

  • Arne Slot won manager of the year and Premier League manager of the year awards.
  • Around 50 people were hurt in a car incident during Liverpool's title parade.
  • Slot was honored but did not attend the award ceremony in London.
  • He replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool's manager last summer.
  • Slot signed one player, Federico Chiesa, and won Liverpool's second Premier League title.
  • The team finished 10 points ahead of Arsenal in the league.
  • Emergency services responded quickly to the parade incident.
  • Other managers received awards in different leagues, and several were inducted into the LMA hall of fame.

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