Town turns out to celebrate club's promotion
BBCThe co-owner of Scunthorpe United has said winning promotion is "a dream come true", as he joined thousands of fans in the town centre to celebrate.
Ian Sharp added: "It's surreal in every way and a bit overwhelming but I'm just going to try and enjoy it as much as I can. This day is really about the fans and the town, not just the football club."
On Sunday, The Iron secured promotion to the National League after beating Chester in the National League North promotion final at Glanford Park in extra time.
Waiting for the players to arrive on an open-top bus at Glanford Park on Friday afternoon, fan Christian Ashton said: "For the past six years, it was us and them, but now it's our club again."
The bus travelled from the Attis Arena, through the town centre, taking in British Steel, Central Park and John Leggott College, before returning to the stadium.
Joanne Small, 55, who was also in the crowd, said: "I used to be the kit lady years ago so it's so nice to have this feeling back again.
"People that don't even like football are buzzing that we are on our way back up."
Midfielder Kian Scales told the BBC he and his teammates remained on cloud nine.
He said: "I don't think anyone has come down from the high of Sunday and long may it continue.
"Last year we almost lost the club and to then get promoted 18 months later through the play-offs was class."
Councillor Tony Gosling, who was at the parade with his dog Reggy, said the promotion was "an absolute boost for the town".
In 2023 the club was handed a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs, before local businesswoman Michelle Harness completed a takeover.
The trophy parade coincides with the start of the Stadium Weekender community music event at the Attis Arena and ends the club's 125th anniversary celebrations.
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