Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has responded to winning the League Managers' Association award in the Championship by delivering a classy message to fans, players and colleagues.
Bielsa of course guided Leeds to the Championship title and promotion to the Premier League this past season.
He accepted the award on Sky Sports News this evening in a pre-recorded interview, during which he thanked all those involved in Leeds' impressive season.
Here is every word of what he had to say.
"Good evening. First of all I wish to apologise for not delivering this message in English," Bielsa said. "Secondly I would like to say thank you for this award. It's of special importance to me because the votes were cast by the coaches in the league that Leeds have won.
"The fact that my colleagues have recognised my contribution is so important to me.
"Awards are usually recognition for achievements by a particular team. In this case it's the recognition of the title Leeds have won.
"I know how much help on the path towards this achievement that I have received. I'd like to thank the club and the authorities who hired me for the chance to work in English football.
"And the fans for their support, contribution and love they have shown towards me and every member of staff who has worked alongside the players this year.
"In this regard there are many unnamed people who are key to the work. The biggest thank you is to the players themselves because they are the ones doing the most difficult job in football that is playing, competing and this case clinching.
"The coaches are always the product of the players we get to coach. I'd like to stress how grateful I am to them.
"I'd also like to thank the body in charge of the award. Thank you very much everyone it has been a pleasure speaking to you."
