We're in the play offs

Absolutely brilliant game today. It was what football is all about.

As some of you may know we had our tribute to Alan Ball this week. We had a tribute on the big screen, then a minutes applause from everyone including his three kids, Lawrie McMenemy and Matt Le Tissier who were on the pitch and finally the stand opposite me held up pictures of him to form the tribute I have included in the pictures. Unfortunately, I could not get it all in one shot but trust me it looked amazing and the fans did us proud today.

As for the game itself. Basically we had to match or better Stokes result and if Preston won, we had to win to get into the play offs. We went 1-0 down much against the run of play but news came through that Stoke were losing 1-0 too. We soon equalised though and went in front not long into the second half. It was 2-1 when I heard Stoke had equalised and Preston had gone in front but the fans raised the roof and we scored 2-0 to win 4-1!!! As our announcer (Mike Osman) said, ALAN, THAT WAS FOR YOU.

I have added a few pictures. Some of them are from the Alan Ball tribute, some from the match. I hope you enjoy them.

Now we play Derby in the play off semi finals over two legs, our first leg is at home next Saturday and I am very much looking forward to it. I already have my ticket.

COYR's (come on you reds)

Vicky xxx