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Arne Slot also won the Dutch title while in charge of Feyenoord in 2022-23 Arne Slot thanked "the wider football community" for its support following the incident at Liverpool's title parade as he was named manager of the year and Premier League manager of the year at the League Managers Association (LMA) awards. About 50 people - including four children - were injured on Monday when a car rammed into crowds in central Liverpool. Slot was honoured with the Sir Alex Ferguson Trophy at the annual LMA ceremony in London - which he did not attend. After replacing Jurgen Klopp last summer, the 46-year-old only signed one player - forward Federico Chiesa - but still delivered Liverpool's second Premier League title, winning the league by 10 points from Arsenal. "I have had to withdraw from the event out of solidarity with all affected, " he said. , external "This is not a decision I have taken lightly but it is one that I feel is absolutely right given the seriousness of the situation. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the wider football community, including the LMA itself, the Premier League and many clubs for the support we have received over the last 24 hours. Van Dijk 'praying' for supporters injured at parade What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident Man arrested over attempted murder as 11 still in hospital after Liverpool crash, police say "Football is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this. "I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened. "Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us. " Chelsea's Sonia Bompastor was named WSL manager of the year after she guided the Blues to an unbeaten league season while title-winning managers Daniel Farke of Leeds, Chris Davies of Birmingham and Doncaster's Grant Mc Cann won the awards in the Championship, League One and League Two respectively. Everton boss David Moyes, Klopp, Jose Mourinho, Ian Holloway and Mick Mc Carthy were inducted into the LMA hall of fame for managing 1, 000 competitive matches. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Man Utd meet Wolves terms for £62. 5m Cunha deal Yamal signs new six-year Barcelona contract Staying calm key to Draper's first French Open win The groundbreaking series has returned Can the Doctor see the truth before midnight arrives? The amazing story of the woman who reinvented the novel The toxic culture of some swimming clubs exposed 'Why support a team that loses? ' - how fans in Asia moved on from Man Utd In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week She made keeping cool and fought off-field battles - so why is Earps retiring now? How Schmid screengrab reignited putter debate The season of the underdog - and the underachiever Who made Opta's team of the season? F1 Q&A: Would Monaco have been better without two-stop rule? 'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal. Video'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal Who were 'superb'? Who were an 'utter shambles'? Mc Nulty's season review Premier League predictions: How accurate were BBC Sport pundits? From yachts to pit stops: Monaco GP in pictures 'Big Four' reunite at Nadal's French Open farewell F1: Chequered Flag. Audio F1: Chequered Flag Bordeaux mix beauty and beast to shatter brave Saints How Arsenal's comeback queens achieved the unthinkable Brook takes 'extraordinary' leaping catch. Video Brook takes 'extraordinary' leaping catch How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit From winning i Pods to Grand Slams - Djokovic's 100 titles County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off Get to know maybe the coolest, calmest F1 driver in history Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.