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
13. PNE pain and glory
One PNE fan 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
14. PNE pain and glory
A happy Chris March after the Preston North End v Derby County Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final first leg match at Deepdale, Preston Photo: Donna Clifford
15. PNE pain and glory
PNE fans in good heart before the play-off final match against West Ham at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Photo: Kevin McGuinness
16. PNE pain and glory
PNE fans in Cardiff for Preston North End v Bolton Wanderers in the First Division play-offs at the Millennium Stadium Photo: Neil Cross