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Neil Lennon, John McGinn handed awards by Scottish Football Writers

Neil Lennon is pictured with the Ladbrokes Premiership trophy as Celtic are announced champions

Neil Lennon has been named the William Hill Scottish Football Writers Manager of the Year after leading Celtic to the Scottish Premiership title for the ninth year in a row.

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn has been named the International Player of the Year.

Former Celtic player Lennon is in his second stint as manager of the club and has now won the Writers award for a third time.

As well as the Scottish Premiership title, he also led Celtic to Betfred Cup glory - as well as the Scottish Cup semi-finals, before the coronavirus pandemic suspended that competition.

The 48-year-old was also voted manager of the year in 2012 and 2013 by the football writers.

The former Bolton and Hibernian boss had been joined by Motherwell's Stephen Robinson, Livingston manager Gary Holt and Dick Campbell of Arbroath on the shortlist.

Scotland's John McGinn during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match at Hampden Park, Glasgow. PA Photo. Picture date: Sunday October 13, 2019. See PA story SOCCER Scotland. Photo credit should read: Steve Welsh/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the Scottish FA. Call +44 (0)1158 447447 for further information.
Image: John McGinn has been in fine goalscoring form for Scotland

International Player of the Year McGinn netted seven goals for Scotland last season, including six in the last three games against San Marino, Cyprus and Kazakhstan.

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Ryan Christie, Callum McGregor and Steven Naismith had also been nominated for the award.

The Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year are expected to be announced next week.

Celtic pair Odsonne Edouard and Callum McGregor are shortlisted for the main award, along with Dundee United's Lawrence Shankland and Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos.

Aberdeen's Lewis Ferguson, Hearts left-back Aaron Hickey, Motherwell midfielder Allan Campbell and Ali McCann of St Johnstone are in the running for the best young Scottish player of the season.

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