Football Robins have 'nothing to lose', insists McCrorie ahead of the play-offs

Ross McCrorie admits it was "incredible" to secure Bristol City's place in the Championship play-offs in such dramatic fashion following the Robins' draw with Preston North End, with the Scotland international insisting he made the move to Ashton Gate because "he saw something" in the Reds' project.

- Daniel CARTER

A brace from the wing-back saw Liam Manning's side come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with the Lilywhites on Saturday lunchtime.

McCrorie first headed low past David Cornell in the Preston net before calmly slotting under the North End stopper five minutes later with a smart right-footed finish.

Though the comeback lifted the mood in and around BS3, celebrations were limited come the full time whistle as those of a red and white persuasion waited for an update on Blackburn Rovers' meeting with Sheffield United.

While the supporters in the stands all looked to their phones as they waited for the whistle to be blown at Bramall Lane, Manning's squad gathered on the halfway line to do the same.

Then, after what felt like hours, news filtered down to the pitch that City had secured a top-six finish for the first time in 17 years.