Dick Campbell named Championship Manager of the Season
The Arbroath boss led the Red Lichties to a historic second place in the championship
Arbroath FC manager, Dick Campbell, has been named the Scottish Championship Glen’s Manager of the Season, after leading the Red Lichties to a historic second place in The Championship.
Arbroath ended the season just two points behind title winners Kilmarnock F.C., winning 17 of their 36 matches, drawing 14 and losing just five games – the lowest number of defeats in the division.
Campbell also picked up two Scottish Championship Glen’s Manager of the Month awards during the season.
Colin Matthews, CEO of Glen’s owner the Loch Lomond Group, said:
“I don’t think anybody involved with Scottish football would argue with Dick Campbell being named the Scottish Championship Glen’s Manager of the Season. It was one of the easiest decisions made by the judging panel over the season.
“It is unprecedented for a part-time side to come so close to being promoted to the Scottish Premiership and while there will have been huge disappointment in the play-off semi-final defeat, I’m sure the season will live long in the memories of the Arbroath fans and everybody connected to the club.
“Dick is a hugely popular figure in Scottish football, but that should not hide the fact he is a very astute football coach who has guided teams to success wherever he and his brother Ian have brought their considerable talents.
“My congratulations to Dick and his coaching staff for a season where Arbroath have challenged convention and achieved outstanding results.”
Dick Campbell, manager of Arbroath F.C. said:
“First of all, huge congratulations to the team and everyone involved. The fact I have earned Manager of the Season alongside two Manager of the Month awards is a celebration to the season the club has had.
“It’s really been sensational as seasons go and I think it will be very difficult to repeat. In 30 years of managing, I haven’t seen anything like it before.