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
9. PNE pain and glory
Disbelief shows on the face of this North Ender 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
10. PNE pain and glory
PNE fans showered in ticker tape before the Leeds Utd v Preston North End Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final 1st leg match at Elland Road, Leeds Photo: Ian Robinson
11. PNE pain and glory
PNE fan pictured before the Leeds Utd v Preston North End Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final 1st leg match at Elland Road, Leeds Photo: Ian Robinson
12. PNE pain and glory
PNE fans before the Leeds Utd v Preston North End Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final 1st leg match at Elland Road, Leeds Photo: Ian Robinson