Bolton Wanderers midfielder Lee Chung-Yong has beaten rivals from his more illustrious neighbours to scoop the North West Premier League Player of the Year.
Lee landed the gong at a glittering awards ceremony at the Lancashire Cricket Club last night.
The South Korean beat Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez and Everton left- back Leighton Baines.
Lee was unable to collect his prize in person because of international commitments so his boss Owen Coyle received the trophy on Lee’s behalf.
Coyle said: “He’s had a great year and I believe he will only get better.
“But we have to be careful with him. He’s played for nearly two years without a break. It’s been a big ask but he’s been outstanding for me. All credit to him.
“I had seen him from the outside looking in.
“But you don’t know how good they are until you see them for yourself.
“Hopefully, we can keep guiding him, the right way so he continues to improve.”
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