But with new manager Ryan Lowe at the helm and North End turning in some tantalising performances giving us a glimpse of what is in store for next season, we thought we would look back at previous years end of season glory and pain. It’s not easy being a Preston North End fan – but we can look forward to the new footballing year with hope that it will be our year. READ MORE: Take a walk down Meadow Street and relive the famous pub crawls of yesteryear. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Nights out at the Park Hall Hotel
5. PNE pain and glory
PNE fans party on the Flag Market, Graham Bramwell from Horwich and Craig Day from Ribbleton Photo: Kevin McGuinness
6. PNE pain and glory
Disappointment for PNE fans in the Assembly as West Ham score in the play-off final Photo: Kevin McGuinness
7. PNE pain and glory
PNE fans after the Leeds Utd v Preston North End Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final 1st leg match at Elland Road, Leeds Photo: Ian Robinson
8. PNE pain and glory
PNE fans celebrate during the Leeds Utd v Preston North End Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final 1st leg match at Elland Road, Leeds Photo: Ian Robinson