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								Stockport County manager Jim Gannon paid tribute to 
his young team after they defeated Rochdale 3-2 in the League Two 
play-off final.
"I hope that we become a role model for all clubs at this level," said Gannon.
"Over the past two years we have brought through a group of young 
players who in the right circumstances, play really good, effective 
football.
"It would be nice to keep them together but I think some of them are destined for great things."
Rory McArdle had put Rochdale ahead in Sunday's final at Wembley 
before Nathan Stanton diverted a cross into his own net to ensure 
Stockport went into the break on level terms.
But Anthony Pilkington headed the Hatters ahead shortly after the 
restart and Liam Dickinson extended their lead before a superb volley 
from Adam Rundle ensured a tight finish.
It was the Hatters first victory at Wembley in their fifth attempt - 
and boss Gannon had played in all of the previous four defeats.
However, despite the defeats, Gannon was part of a Stockport team 
that won promotion from the Football League's bottom division to the 
second tier of English football.
"We had the experience of the play-offs in the '90s and defeat was 
hard to take but it was all part of growing as a club," added Gannon.
"I enjoyed my performances here as a player but to see the club go 
from the lower reaches of the fourth division to the top of the 
Championship was a great experience.
"Why couldn't that happen again? It would be tougher now but this club is on the up.
"We play young players and that is what our level of football should be about.
"It should be a breeding ground for good footballers and good 
football, not full of journeymen playing out time on their careers."
Rochdale manager Keith Hill admitted that Stockport were the better team on the day.
"I think that Stockport deserved it," said Hill.
"It could have gone either way and we gave it what we could but the lion's share of possession went to Stockport.
"We went for it at 3-1 down but overall Stockport deserved to go up.
"The lads deserve great credit for the season they have had and will be stronger for the experience.
<span>"We have to learn from this and come back and get promotion next season." <br></span>
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