“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.
9. STAGS AWARDS CEREMONY 2021/22
Players' player of the season, sponsored by David Hinds, is handed to Stephen McLaughlin by David and Gary Hinds. Photo: Chris Holloway
10. STAGS AWARDS CEREMONY 2021/22
A proud Stephen McLaughlin with his Supporters' player of the season award, as voted for by supporters on the Stags' official website mansfieldtown.net, which had just ben handed to him by manager Nigel Clough. Photo: Chris Holloway
11. STAGS AWARDS CEREMONY 2021/22
Ladies player of the season, presented by Stags Ladies director of football Allan Woodfield, went to centre forward and top scorer Ellie Marshall. Photo: Chris Holloway
12. STAGS AWARDS CEREMONY 2021/22
The fantastic five - trophy winners on the day were Rhys Oates, Stephen McLaughlin, Ellie Marshall, James Perch and Charlie Carter. Photo: Chris Holloway