The PNE squad run to celebrate after their play-off semi-final penalty shoot-out victory over Birmingham at Deepdale on May 17, 2001placeholder image
The PNE squad run to celebrate after their play-off semi-final penalty shoot-out victory over Birmingham at Deepdale on May 17, 2001 | jpimedia

Preston North End's play-off penalty shoot-out drama against Birmingham City was 19 years ago today

By Dave Seddon
Published 17th May 2020, 08:00 GMT

On May 17, 2001, Deepdale witnessed a night of high drama as Preston North End beat Birmingham City on penalties in the play-off semi-finals.

Here is a look back in pictures at a game which had a bit of everything. Enjoy!

David Healy turns to celebrate after firing Preston in front against Birmingham

1. Back of the net!

David Healy turns to celebrate after firing Preston in front against Birmingham | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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PNE manager David Moyes and his assistant Kelham O'Hanlon watch the drama against Birmingham from the dug out

2. Watching on

PNE manager David Moyes and his assistant Kelham O'Hanlon watch the drama against Birmingham from the dug out | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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PNE skipper Sean Gregan doesn't look impressed by Trevor Francis' strop

3. You tell him Greegs!

PNE skipper Sean Gregan doesn't look impressed by Trevor Francis' strop | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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The PNE squad celebrate in the dressing room after beating Birmingham on penalties at Deepdale

4. Celebration time

The PNE squad celebrate in the dressing room after beating Birmingham on penalties at Deepdale | jpimedia Photo: JPIMedia

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