Prize for Brentford boss

Last updated : 06 December 2005 By Daniel Elwes
Allen beat Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and England cricketer Andrew Strauss to take the honour.

He said: "I can't quite believe it, I thought I was just lucky to have been in the frame.

"This award is for my players, my staff, the fans and my family, who have supported me and who persuaded me not to give up when I couldn't get a job."