Delaney shows true value of victory

For all that the play-off final is often boiled down to cash, an Irishman illustrated the other, more human side of the day.

Damien Delaney’s tears will remain one of the most memorable images from an emotional afternoon for Crystal Palace.

Given that the Cork defender was on the verge of giving up English football last summer, promotion to the Premier League will mean more to him than most. “Days like this kept me going,” he said, “I’m ecstatic.”