1998 or 2022

Quoted from GrimRob

Finally we have another annus mirabilis but which one was better? In both seasons we bounced straight back from relegation. In both with a manager in his second spell. In both we beat the moneybags favourites in the semis. In 1998 we won 2 trophies, but for sheer drama 2022 has to win it?

The Drama in those 2 Fulham games and a Golden Goal not enough for you ? Lol

The best season was 98 no doubt, the playoff run this  season was even more incredible than 98s tho, probably the greatest ever by any team

Personally, I'd have to say '98.  I lived in London and got to both games.  I always say that was my best weekend ever. Starting from Friday night until Sunday evening everything came together.  The buzz I felt getting home after the trophy final was amazing.  People tooting me and shaking my hand. I even ended up in a pub filed with Bournemouth fans who bought me drinks.  Even a week later we were playing Luton or Watford and people were patting me on the back.

This year I have had to watch afar.  If it weren't for COVID and a lockdown, the school year would have finished and I'd have been home. The play-off eliminator, being mid week was impossible to watch.  I woke up and could hardly focus my eyes or take in the score.   For the game against Wrexham, I found a pub that said they'd put it on.  I made my way there during a torrential downpour so the place was empty except for an American and Aussie.  They were also there yesterday to cheer us on.  Great feelings but nothing like being there among your own.  '98 just edges it.

In 1998 I never thought we wouldn't win either game, it was magical getting to Wembley for the first (and second time) but 2022 has just been amazing.

In 1998 I never thought we wouldn't win either game, it was magical getting to Wembley for the first (and second time) but 2022 has just been amazing.

In 98 I walked away from Wembley feeling relieved and that we'd done what we set out to do. It didn't feel like a miracle, more a good job completed.
I walked away from the stadium yesterday not believing what I had witnessed over an epic 2 week period and thinking what a rollercoaster this season has been. I'm still struggling to process that we have won the play offs when we finished sixth.
I also think that our supporters are far humbler than in 98. We have had 20 years of sh*t (bar one year) and some success has been met with nothing but joy and happiness (and a bit of disbelief). There was no jeering of the Solihull fans at the end or walking back to the tube.

And then there's the back story to this year and the omnishambles of last season.

2022 will stay with me for a long time.

Paul Hurst Rebuilt a side that was the worst i've seen in black and white

4 of our starting 11 from our 1st Game this season started yesterday. 4!

he's done an incredible job

If you take into context how broken things where on and off the pitch, how hard it is to get out of the NL especially with the spending power of others I think this is a bigger achievement than 98, just. I'd go as far as to say it is one of the biggest in the history of the club. Also worth noting that many of yesterday's side where at other clubs at the start of the season so the mid season re-build whilst we where in a big dip makes it even more satisfying.

At least we are in the envious position of been able to compare 2 very successful seasons. The only down side to the 98 season is the town shirt I bought for those Wembley games is far too small for me 24 years later. 😥😥

22, but mostly cos I was 7 years old in 98. I was there at both Wembley victories, but can't remember enough of it...!