Prime Minister Boyko Borisov wants the Bulgarian Footballer of the Year award to be scrapped - after he won it this year!

Flamboyant Borisov, who sometimes plays as a forward for third division Vitosha Bistritsa, triumphed in the fans' poll after collecting 44 percent of the votes with Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov coming second with 24 per cent.

"It's a protest vote," Borisov, 52, said. "This vote is not a signal that Borisov is the best player but that the Bulgarian football needs reforms and a new policy.

"I suggest the organisers should annul the vote or they should hand the award to the best young player."