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
21. PNE pain and glory
From left, Ben Breakell, 11, Steve Tierney, Harry Tierney, five, Mick Pearson, Joe Pearson, eight, after the Preston North End v Derby County Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final first leg match at Deepdale, Preston Photo: Donna Clifford
22. PNE pain and glory
Martin Grimshaw with daughters Laura, 11, and Katie, seven, after the Preston North End v Derby County Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final first leg match at Deepdale, Preston Photo: Donna Clifford
23. PNE pain and glory
David Shaw and daughter Becky Shaw, 13, after the Preston North End v Derby County Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final first leg match at Deepdale, Preston Photo: Donna Clifford
24. 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