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Simpson elated for Shrews

11 May 2009 - 11:53:59

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Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Simpson felt fantastic after seeing his side reach the League Two play-off final thanks to a penalty shoot-out win against Bury.

A Kevin McIntyre goal two minutes from the end of normal time left the tie poised at 1-1, with the Shrews eventually emerging 4-2 winners on spot-kicks.

Simpson beamed: "It's fantastic. Unless you're going to be champions of the league, this is a fantastic way to get promotion.

"I know we're not promoted yet but we're one step closer. I don't want to be in the play-offs to make up the numbers. I want to do it properly.

"It hasn't sunk in yet, there's a lot to look forward to and I've got to put my holidays back a little longer.

"We've got it from sheer guts and determination and showed unbelievable composure at the end.

"We got level on 88 minutes and I hoped we could just nick it, but penalties are all right if you win. It was a fantastic game."