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
25. PNE pain and glory
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
26. PNE pain and glory
Feeling hopeful 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
27. PNE pain and glory
Who remembers these Ricardo Fuller stuffed toys? Pictured here at the Leeds Utd v Preston North End Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final 1st leg match at Elland Road, Leeds Photo: Ian Robinson
28. PNE pain and glory
Mohammed Patel, 14, after the Preston North End v Derby County Coca-Cola Championship play-off semi-final first leg match at Deepdale, Preston Photo: Donna Clifford