Glen Chapple was announced as Lancashire's LBM Player of the Year in an award ceremony at Old Trafford last night. He was presented the award by Paul Beck, Managing Director of the Club's Official Sponsor, LBM Solutions. Holding the trophy a delighted Chapple commented "All the lads deserve it, not just me, they've all worked extremely hard this season. It's been an honour to play along side them". Chapple's award follows hot on the heels of his announcement as the Frizzell County Championship Player of the Month for August.

Mark Chilton, Alec Swann, Chris Schofield and David Byas also received their county caps in a surprise announcement. The presentation was made by the Club President, Joe Blackledge and Cricket Committee Chairman, Geoff Ogden. This makes Byas the only player to have scored a century and be capped for both Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Neil Fairbrother and Graham Lloyd were both honoured too in a presentation by the Lancashire Chairman, Jack Simmons, each player receiving a commemorative engraved silver plate from the Club in recognition of their services to the county.

Young pace bowler, James Anderson also received honours when he was announced as LBM's Player of the Month for August

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