Pulis was one of three contenders for the award (Getty)

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has been pipped to the Championship Manager of the Year trophy by Tony Mowbray.

The West Brom boss took the award ahead of Pulis and Bristol City's Gary Johnson by winning the league title and reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

The managerial honours for all four divisions were awarded at a ceremony in Nottingham on Monday night.

Pulis has enjoyed a tremendous season, guiding the Potters to the top division for the first time in 23 years.