It can be said that Martin O'Neill's time at Wycombe Wanderers was a resounding success. After taking charge in 1990, he led the club to fifth place in the Football Conference in his first season. The following year, he improved on that by securing second place. In the 1992–93 season, O'Neill made history by guiding Wycombe into the Football League for the very first time. He then led them to a second consecutive promotion via the Division Three play-offs.
During his tenure, O'Neill also brought home the FA Trophy, won three Conference Shield titles, and claimed victory in the London Five-a-Sides tournament—cementing his legacy as one of the most successful managers in the club's history.
One would think that with such achievements, O'Neill and his staff would be unfazed. Yet even they were feeling the weight of the moment—finally experiencing firsthand the immense pressure that comes with chasing the third-most prestigious silverware in English football.
