Fans 'sobbing in triumph' as York City promoted
The title decider between York City and Rochdale was beamed back to the LNER Community stadium.
York City FC won the league and gained promotion in a nail-biting end to the season [BBC] It is a bright, sunny day in York and 4,500 fans start to stream away from a football stadium which has seen it all. Tears, last-gasp goals, and euphoria - all for a match that has been played about 65 miles away. For York City FC supporters, the moment had been 10 years in the making.
A return to the English Football League after securing a 1-1 draw against Rochdale AFC . A sold-out crowd who could not get to the match, have been watching on via a big screen. "It's emotional," 39-year-old Rich Noonan says, his voice hoarse from cheering.
"When we scored my kids were crying, sobbing with happiness. It's such a special moment. " Jonathan Davis, 36, and Rich Noonan, 39, said the result was "emotional" [BBC] Going into the final match of the season, York City had amassed 107 points with their rivals Rochdale sitting on 105.
A single draw would secure the National League title and promotion for the Minstermen. But defeat would hand their opponents glory and York facing the dreaded play-offs. Before kick-off, fans milled about greeting friends and family, enjoying the sun.