BACUP Borough striker Mickey Bartholomew was named manager's player of the year at the club's annual presentation night.

The West View hotshot also picked up a trophy for ending the last campaign as Bacup's leading goalscorer with 18 strikes in their championship season.

Boro boss Brent Peters hailed the night of celebration, following promotion to the North West Counties First Division, a success.

"We felt it was important everyone was in attendance after winning promotion and waited until all the lads returned from holiday before we held the presentation night," he said.

Awards were also handed out to supporters' player of the year Shaun Cryer, players' player of the year Steve Stott and most improved player of the year Martin Peters.

Bacup's main sponsor Brian Boys, who also sponsored the presentation night, attended the event, held at the club's ground, as well as Warburton's sales manager Harry Walton.

Presentations were made to Rossendale United and Accrington Stanley for allowing Bacup to play home games at their grounds while work was carried out at West View.

Special presentations were made to club secretary Frank Manning and sponsor Mr Boys for their efforts for Bacup Borough, while commercial manager Debra O'Connor received the club person of the year award.