“I can't believe it. It could have been anyone really,” he said. “Everybody has had an unbelievable season. It's been the best group I have ever been involved with by far – everybody is class. You've seen the football we've played and the standards we have – it's been great. Even in the dark days at the start of the season we knew we were a good team and some things just weren't going our way at the time. We knew it was going to turn around and it was only a matter of time.”
James Perch, Rhys Oates, Charlie Carter and Ellie Marshall picked up the other trophies – here is a picture round-up of the event and who won what – photos by Chris Holloway.
5. STAGS AWARDS CEREMONY 2021/22
Stephen McLaughlin tells the audience he is stunned by the number of awards he has just picked up. Photo: Chris Holloway
6. STAGS AWARDS CEREMONY 2021/22
Cheryl Foulkes hands over the Stags Supporters Association Player of the season, voted for by its members, to winner Rhys Oates. Photo: Chris Holloway
7. STAGS AWARDS CEREMONY 2021/22
Stags Academy player of the season winner was promising midfielder Charlie Carter. Handing him his trophy is Academy manager Richard Cooper. Photo: Chris Holloway
8. STAGS AWARDS CEREMONY 2021/22
James Perch took the Directors' player of the season, presented here by Jamie and Laura Hemmings of sponsors Superstar Speakers. Photo: Chris Holloway