"Football is and always should be a game built on rivalry, but it is also a great source of comradeship, especially at times like this.

"I would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services and other authorities in Liverpool who swung into action as soon as the incident happened.

"Along with the supporters and bystanders who helped one another in an hour of need, I think everyone involved in the aftermath deserves the gratitude of all of us."

Chelsea's Sonia Bompastor was named WSL manager of the year after she guided the Blues to an unbeaten league season while title-winning managers Daniel Farke of Leeds, Chris Davies of Birmingham and Doncaster's Grant McCann won the awards in the Championship, League One and League Two respectively.

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Everton boss David Moyes, Klopp, Jose Mourinho, Ian Holloway and Mick McCarthy were inducted into the LMA hall of fame for managing 1,000 competitive matches.


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