STEWART 'bull dog' Drummond was crowned as Morecambe's player of the year by supporters.

The young midfielder who finished the season with a flourish after a mixed start to the campaign won the George Threlfall Memorial Trophy decision over popular midfielder Paul Burns.

Burns could not have been too disappointed however as he walked away with the players' player of the year award.

Elsewhere Dave Swannick was the choice for the reserve team player of the year while Paul Maguire was the A team's top man.

David Perkins was chosen as the Academy's star man.

Other awards of the night went to Les Dewhirst who was chosen as the supporter of the year while Rachel Marsdin was a popular choice for the club person of the year.

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