Fifth-time lucky for Stockport in play-offs

JIM GANNON’S Stockport made it fifth-time lucky at Wembley but were made to sweat in their Coca-Cola League Two play-off final win over local rivals Rochdale.

County manager Gannon, the former Shelbourne player and Dundalk manager, had been a Wembley loser four times with Stockport, but saw them clinch their first promotion in 11 years yesterday.

The Hatters fell behind to Rochdale defender Rory McArdle’s 23rd-minute corner, but once Nathan Stanton’s own goal hauled Stockport level, Gannon’s side seized control.