Philips Sports Manager of the Year 2009
Introduction The Philips Sports Manager of the Year Awards for 2009 were held on Wednesday, 9 December at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. Declan Kidney won the award for the second consecutive year after guiding Ireland to their first Six Nations Championship since 1985, and their first Grand Slam since 1948, following up with an unbeaten autumn season against Australia, Argentina and Fiji. Kidney had won the monthly award twice during the year.Also honoured for their achievements in 2009 were Heineken Cup-winning coach with Leinster Rugby Michael Cheika, League of Ireland-winning manager Pat Fenlon, GAA managers Brian Cody, Jack O'Connor, Conor Counihan and Mick O'Dwyer, plus Ireland soccer manager Giovanni Trapattoni, whose side reached the FIFA World Cup play-offs, only to go out in controversial circumstances.
Philips Sports Manager of the Month 2009 Winners  Month  Winner  Team and sportDec 2008  John Brudair Dromcollogher-Broadford GAAJan  Mark Scannell Cork women's basketballFeb  Declan Kidney Ireland rugbyMar  Declan Kidney Ireland rugbyApr  Phil Simmons Ireland cricketMay  Michael Cheika Leinster RugbyJun  John Oxx  Racing, trainer of Sea The StarsJul  Mick O'Dwyer Wicklow footballAug  Conor Counihan Cork footballSept  Brian Cody & Jack O'Connor Kilkenny hurling & Kerry footballOct  Pat Fenlon Bohemians soccerNov  Giovanni Trapattoni Ireland soccer
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