UNASSUMING, honest, reliable. The Shakers do indeed owe a huge debt of gratitude to Player of the Year Paul Scott.

In what has been a torrid season, the 27-year-old has stood out as a model of consistency amongst the chaotic backdrop of the club's fight against relegation.

Whether it be at right-back, centre-half or in his latest reincarnation as a central midfielder, the understated Yorkshireman has rarely grabbed the headlines.

But you would wonder just how desperate the Shakers' cause might have been had Chris Casper been unable to call upon Scott's services for 51 of the 52 games.

When the pressure reached boiling point at York Street, the Bescot Stadium or Edgeley Park, it was no coincidence that, in each case, one name was in the frame for man of the match.

After finishing as runner-up for the main award to David Flitcroft last season, Scott was a popular choice this time around. And although there has been little to shout about recently at Gigg Lane, his manager was happy to recognise one of the campaign's unsung heroes'.

"He is one of those lads that you always want in your team," Casper said.

"You always try and find a space for him because he is that kind of player that always gives 100 per cent.

"Thankfully, he is one of those players who is under contract because he has had a very good season."

Scott also picked up the Billy Ayre Website Award and Disabled Supporters' Association Award, but admitted after the ceremony that he had been surprised to have beaten top-scorer Andy Bishop to the main prize.

"I didn't expect it," said Scott. "I thought Andy Bishop would get it as he is the first player to get 20 goals in a while, but I'm delighted to have got it.

"It is not an award for me. It's an award for the team and the staff as well. They've been great for me this season."

There was an understandably muted feel about the end of season awards at the Gigg Lane Social Club, with a difficult season taking its toll and dictating just how celebratory the players and fans could feel. Scott agreed that everyone at the club would be happy to see the back of 2006/7.

"All the squad and the staff are a bit gutted about the season because at one point it looked like we were going to do something this season, around Christmas, but it went downhill after that. I can't really put my finger on why.

"Obviously survival was the most important thing and it did look a bit dodgy at one point, but we managed to come together and with the help of the fans and everyone, we got through it."

Prize guys

Forever Bury Player of the Season: Paul Scott.

Forever Bury Player of the Season runner-up: Glynn Hurst.

The Billy Ayre Memorial Website Player of the Year: Paul Scott.

The Frank Hoult Players' Player of the Season: Andy Bishop.

Goal of the Season: Nicky Adams v Grimsby Town.

Young Player of the Season: Dale Stephens.

Most Promising Newcomer: Andy Bishop.

Disabled Supporters' Player of the Season: Paul Scott.

Disabled Supporters' Player of the Season runner-up: Andy Bishop.

Bury Times Player of the Season: Andy Bishop