League One Play-off Final reault 29th May

Dagenham & Redbridge 3-2 Rotherham United
About ten years ago, Dagenham & Redbridge were in the Southern Premier League (or whatever it was called then, Ryman?). The following year, Rotherham United were promoted to the Championship. But here the two teams met on equal footing with a place in League One at stake – and the ‘pub team’ won it.

Dagenham took the lead three times during the match, twice Rotherham equalised. It was a very exciting match that looked as though it could have gone either way. Dagenham perhaps had the edge attacking-wise but could look vulnerable defensively – and Rotherham took advantage.

But Dagenham won and they’ll be playing derby matches against Charlton Athletic next season. Not bad.

Tony Roberts was absolutely delighted to win promotion to League One with Dagenham. The goalkeeper has always wanted to play at Wembley but until now he’d only done it as an extra in a film. Now he can boast something much more special.