Wembley, here we come ; Bristol City fans flooded the pitch in celebration last night as their team beat Crystal Palace, sending the Robins one game closer to the Premier League.

From: Western Daily Press (Bristol UK) | Date: May 14, 2008| Author: Liz Webstere.webster@bepp.co.uk | Copyright information

Bristol City fans flooded the pitch in celebration last night as their team beat Crystal Palace, sending the Robins one game closer to the Premier League.

In an atmosphere charged with electricity, a sea of red shirts, scarves and hats made their way to Bristol City's ground for a match to remember.

Roads around the city were at a standstill as thousands of fans poured into Ashton Gate preparing to get the packed stadium and their team "rocking" as City faced the second leg of th...

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