Neil Austin is celebrating today after scooping a double in the end of the season Player of the Year awards.

The full-back, signed from Darlington last summer, has been named Supporters' Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year for the 2009/2010 campaign.

Austin has enjoyed an impeccable season with his tough-tackling and no-nonsense style quickly making him a favourite with the Victoria Park faithful.

And the awards show that his performances have not only been recognised on the terraces but in the dressing room too where he was a runaway winner.

Elsewhere, skipper Sam Collins has been named as the Supporters' Association Away Player of the Year following some strong performances in the heart of Pools defence.

Peter Hartley has been handed the Sport Foundation's Community Player of the Year for his work around the town appearing at various local projects and presenations.