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In pictures: Wilkins secures Albion's place in the play-offs

To mark the club legend's birthday, we take a look at one of his finest moments in an Albion shirt.

By BHAFC • 12 July 2022

By The Argus
Dean Wilkins is trusted to take it.

What better way to celebrate Dean Wilkins's 60th birthday than by looking back at his final day free-kick that secured Albion's place in the 1990/91 Second Division play-offs.

Going into the last day of the season, Albion needed a victory in order to climb into the top six.

But with 89 goalless minutes played against Ipswich Town at the Goldstone, it looked as if we would fall just short.

However, Albion won a free-kick on the edge of the box and up stepped Wilkins, who found the back of the net, sending the home crowd into raptures.

By The Argus
With the clock running down, Albion are awarded a free-kick.
By The Argus
Dean Wilkins is trusted to take it.
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It's in! Dean Wilkins turns around to celebrate, with Robert Codner first on the scene.
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Dean Wilkins is mobbed by his teammates, with Clive Walker getting in on the celebrations.
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The fans storm the Goldstone pitch as the result confirms the club's place in the play-offs.

A trip to Wembley

Having beaten Millwall over two legs, Albion were 90 minutes away from a return to the top-tier. 

Notts County would be the team celebrating on the day though, as goals from Tommy Johnson and Dave Regis put the Magpies 3-0 up, before Wilkins fired in a late consolation goal.

 

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Albion took on Notts County in the final, which would prove to be a bridge too far.
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Wilkins grabbed a consolation goal for Albion in the 89th minutes, as Albion were defeated 3-1 at Wembley.
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The Albion fans show their appreciation for the players' efforts on the day.